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Dairy Queen • Vegetarian Guide • Updated June 2026

Vegetarian Options at Dairy Queen

Quick Answer: Yes — Dairy Queen has 50 vegetarian options. The top pick by Nom Score is the Side Salad (20 cal, 1g protein, Nom Score B).

50Vegetarian Options
69Total Analyzed
BBest Grade
Top rated

Top Vegetarian Picks at Dairy Queen

1
B
Side Salad
Cal
20
Prot
1g
Sod
10
Sug
3g
2
B
Fries (Regular)
Cal
280
Prot
5g
Sod
590
Sug
0g
3
B
Fries (Large)
Cal
450
Prot
8g
Sod
950
Sug
0g
Item
Grade
Cal
Protein
Carbs
Sodium
1
Side SaladNom’s Top Pick
Great sodium & sat fat. Watch the sugar. Light on protein. · Soft serve ice cream, char-grilled burgers
B
20
1g
4g
10mg
2
Fries (Regular)
Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on protein. · Soft serve ice cream, char-grilled burgers
B
280
5g
36g
590mg
3
Fries (Large)
Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on protein. · Soft serve ice cream, char-grilled burgers
B
450
8g
59g
950mg
4
Onion Rings (Regular)
Great sat fat & portion. Watch the sodium. Light on protein. · Soft serve ice cream, char-grilled burgers
B
290
5g
39g
680mg
5
Chocolate Sundae (Small)
Great sodium & portion. Watch the sugar. Light on fiber & protein. · Soft serve ice cream, char-grilled burgers
C
270
6g
48g
110mg
6
Orange Julius (Small)
Great sodium & sat fat. Watch the sugar. Light on fiber & protein. · Soft serve ice cream, char-grilled burgers
C
200
1g
50g
35mg
7
Choco Brownie Extreme Blizzard (Mini)
Great sodium. Watch the sugar. Light on fiber & protein. · Soft serve ice cream, char-grilled burgers
C
420
9g
58g
190mg
8
Banana Split
Great sodium. Watch the sugar. Light on protein. · Soft serve ice cream, char-grilled burgers
C
520
9g
94g
150mg
9
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Blizzard (Mini)
Great sodium & portion. Watch the sugar. Light on fiber & protein. · Soft serve ice cream, char-grilled burgers
C
360
9g
50g
170mg
10
Butterfinger Blizzard (Mini)
Great sodium & portion. Watch the sugar. Light on fiber & protein. · Soft serve ice cream, char-grilled burgers
C
350
9g
52g
150mg
See all 50 vegetarian options at Dairy Queen
The Nom Score read

Of the 50 vegetarian options at Dairy Queen, the Side Salad rates highest — Nom Score B (78/100), on 20 calories, 1g protein, and 10mg sodium. The Choco Brownie Extreme Blizzard (Mini) carries the most protein at 9g. Most come from the Sides menu (3 of 10). Protein ranges 1–9g across the picks. Figures are computed from Dairy Queen’s published nutrition data (June 2026).

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What to Avoid

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

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Backyard Bacon Ranch Burger - Double
not flagged vegetarian
!
Bacon Cheese Deluxe Burger - Double
not flagged vegetarian
!
Original Cheeseburger - Double
not flagged vegetarian
!
Cheese Deluxe Burger - Double
not flagged vegetarian
!
Crispy Chicken Strips Salad Bowl
not flagged vegetarian
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Pro Tips: How to Order Vegetarian at Dairy Queen

✓
Ask about vegetarian protein options like beans, cheese, or tofu
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Request items without meat—many can be made vegetarian
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Choose bean-based items for extra protein and fiber
FAQ

Common questions about vegetarian at Dairy Queen

Is Dairy Queen good for vegetarian diets?

Yes — Dairy Queen has 50 vegetarian options, topped by the Side Salad (Nom Score B).

What’s the best vegetarian 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 Cheese Curds (Regular) with 24g protein (500 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.
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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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