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Dairy Queen • Vegan Guide • Updated June 2026

Vegan Options at Dairy Queen

Quick Answer: Yes, though the menu is thin — Dairy Queen has 4 vegan options. The top pick by Nom Score is the Side Salad (20 cal, 1g protein, Nom Score B).

4Vegan Options
69Total Analyzed
BBest Grade
The Nom Score read

Dairy Queen’s 4 vegan options are led by the Side Salad: Nom Score B (78/100), 20 calories, 1g protein, and 10mg sodium. The Fries (Large) carries the most protein at 8g. Most come from the Sides menu (2 of 4). Protein ranges 0–8g across the picks. Figures are computed from Dairy Queen’s published nutrition data (June 2026).

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These items at Dairy Queen don’t meet vegan criteria:

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Vanilla Shake (Small)
not flagged vegan
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Chocolate Shake (Small)
not flagged vegan
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Strawberry Shake (Small)
not flagged vegan
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Hot Fudge Shake (Small)
not flagged vegan
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Caramel Shake (Small)
not flagged vegan
Order smarter

Pro Tips: How to Order Vegan at Dairy Queen

Ask about vegan cheese and sour cream alternatives
Request no cheese, sour cream, or mayo on items
Choose items with beans, rice, and vegetables as the base
FAQ

Common questions about vegan at Dairy Queen

Is Dairy Queen good for vegan diets?

Dairy Queen has 4 vegan options; the best is the Side Salad (Nom Score B). For more variety, Starbucks has 14 vegan options.

What’s the best vegan option at Dairy Queen?

The Side Salad is the best choice with 20 calories, 1g protein, and a Nom Score of B.

What is the highest-protein item at Dairy Queen?

The highest-protein option at Dairy Queen is the Fries (Large) with 8g protein (450 cal).

How we ranked these: Every item is scored by the Nom Score, which weighs sodium, saturated fat, sugar, portion size, fiber, and protein per calorie against FDA daily-value guidance. Data comes from Dairy Queen’s published nutrition information.

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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