Low Calorie Options at Dairy Queen
Quick Answer: Dairy Queen has a deep bench here: 32 low calorie options, every one at 500 calories or less. The best is the Chicken Strips (3 pc) (430 cal, 19g protein, Nom Score B); the lowest-calorie is the Hamburger at 340 calories.
Top Low Calorie Picks at Dairy Queen
The Chicken Strips (3 pc) rates highest across a broad field — Nom Score B (66/100) on 430 calories, 19g protein, and 950mg sodium. 46% of the 69 Dairy Queen items we analyzed clear the low calorie bar. That makes it the 10th-deepest low calorie menu of the 31 chains we track. Among the dishes that miss, 96% do so on calories over the limit. The Hamburger - Double carries the most protein at 32g. Most come from the Burgers menu (3 of 5). Calories run 340–500 across the picks. Figures are computed from Dairy Queen’s published nutrition data (June 2026).
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Common questions about low calorie at Dairy Queen
Is Dairy Queen good for low calorie diets?
Yes — Dairy Queen has 32 low calorie options, topped by the Chicken Strips (3 pc) (Nom Score B).
What’s the best low calorie option at Dairy Queen?
The Chicken Strips (3 pc) is the best choice with 430 calories, 19g protein, and a Nom Score of B.
What is the lowest-calorie item at Dairy Queen?
The lowest-calorie option at Dairy Queen is the Hamburger with 340 calories.
Nutrition data verified. Calorie counts and macros are taken from Dairy Queen’s official published nutrition data. How the Nom Score works →
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