Dairy Queen Allergen Menu for Food and Treats
This is your in-depth guide with detailed information for the allergens in foods and treats offered at Dairy Queen fast food restaurant.
It’s always a good idea to know more about what’s in the food you eat. Our guide makes it easy. For each category listed below, we narrow it down to the DQ menu items with a declared allergen.
Before you order, know whether the burgers, chicken strips or hot fudge sundae contain egg, wheat, milk, or one of the other common allergens.
Common Food Allergens
Federal regulations have identified nine major food allergens: eggs, fish, milk, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soybeans, tree nuts, and wheat.
Highly refined oil, even if derived from one of the major allergens, is exempted from federal regulation guidelines. Accordingly, highly refined soybean oil is not considered a common allergen.
Keep in mind as you review this list, and other references to allergens in Dairy Queen’s menu, that certain foods are prepared and/or cooked using shared equipment. Fried items, for example, are cooked in common frying oil.
To that end, foods made without a declared food allergen may still come into contact with allergens through cross contamination.
This guide is for informational purposes only. Restaurants may change recipes or suppliers without notice. Anyone with food allergies or other dietary concerns should check Dairy Queen’s website for the most up-to-date data or additional information. Customers should inform the restaurant of any allergies or other concerns about the food products. We assume no responsibility for individuals with food allergens. Consult your physician for health and dietary concerns.
Dairy Queen Menu Allergen Guide
The following section is an abbreviated Dairy Queen menu. It lists the food items reported to have been made with one or more of the nine major food allergens.
Information in this guide is based on menu items available at locations in the United States. That said, some items may only be available at select locations.
Signature Stackburgers
Many of DQ’s stackburgers are available with one, two, or three beef patties. Note that the declared allergens are the same for the smaller portion and the larger burgers with multiple patties.
Therefore, we list the menu items without differentiating between a Single (one beef patty), Double (two beef patties), or Triple (three beef patties).
The following table includes a list of identified allergens in the ingredients used to make Dairy Queen hamburgers and cheeseburgers.
Allergens in DQ Burgers
| MENU ITEM | ALLERGENS |
|---|---|
| Backyard Bacon Ranch Burger | Egg, Milk, Sesame Seeds, Soy, Wheat |
| Bacon Two Cheese Deluxe Burger | Egg, Milk, Sesame Seeds, Soy, Wheat |
| FlameThrower Burger | Egg, Milk, Sesame Seeds, Soy, Wheat |
| Hamburger | Sesame Seeds, Wheat |
| Original Cheeseburger | Milk, Sesame Seeds, Soy, Wheat |
| Two Cheese Deluxe Burger | Egg, Milk, Sesame Seeds, Soy, Wheat |
Dairy Queen offers certain menu items for a limited time or only at certain locations. If the stackburger is not listed above, check with your local restaurant for allergen information.
Although ingredients may vary by food supplier, burgers that are not on the menu above but are served on the same type of bun will contain the listed allergens. For example, the plain top burger buns are made with wheat, gluten, and sesame flour whether it’s served with a cheeseburger, a Loaded A1 Stackburger, or a Flamethrower.
Here are the declared allergen(s) for select ingredients in DQ’s burgers:
Chicken
As with the burgers, the common allergens listed for a 4-piece chicken strip basket is the same as an order for 3 pieces or 6 pieces of chicken. As such, we list it only once in the table below.
A Chicken Strip Basket is served with french fries, Texas toast, and your choice of dipping sauce. Select from Hidden Valley® ranch, country gravy, BBQ, honey mustard, buffalo, zesty queso, or ketchup.
Here are the declared allergens for Dairy Queen’s chicken strips and chicken sandwiches.
Allergens in Dairy Queen Chicken Dishes
| MENU ITEM | ALLERGENS |
|---|---|
| Chicken Strip Basket | Milk, Sesame Seed, Soy, Wheat |
| Sauced & Tossed Honey BBQ Chicken Strip Basket | Milk, Sesame Seed, Soy, Wheat |
| Original Chicken Strip Sandwich | Egg, Sesame Seed, Soy, Wheat |
| Spicy Chicken Strip Sandwich | Egg, Sesame Seed, Soy, Wheat |
Check our quick guide to Dairy Queen’s menu for additional nutrition information.
Hot Dogs
Dairy Queen offers a classic hot dog and specialty hot dogs topped with cheese, chili, or both chili and cheese. Here are the listed allergens for DQ Hot Dogs.
Allergens in Dairy Queen Hot Dogs
| MENU ITEM | ALLERGENS |
|---|---|
| Classic Hot Dog | Sesame Seed, Wheat |
| Cheese Dog | Milk, Sesame Seed, Wheat |
| Chili Dog | Milk, Sesame Seed, Soy, Wheat |
| Chili Cheese Dog | Milk, Sesame Seed, Soy, Wheat |
DQ’s chili cheese hot dog is made with more than two dozen ingredients. The beef wiener on its own does not contain any of the nine declared allergens. However, the meat does contain sodium phosphate, sodium diacetate, soidum erythorbate, and sodium nitrite.
Here are the declared allergen(s) for select ingredients in DQ’s hot dogs:
Kids’ Meals
Customers who order the DQ Kids Menu can select an entree, side dish, drink, and a sweet treat. Entree options include a two-piece order of chicken strips, a hamburger, or a kids’ hot dog.
Side dish options include a fruit, kid’s sized order of french fries, or applesauce. The meal also includes either a bottled water or 1% milk.
Allergens in Kids’ Menu
| MENU ITEM | ALLERGENS |
|---|---|
| Chicken Strips | Soy, Wheat |
| Hamburger | Sesame Seed, Wheat |
| Hot Dog | Sesame Seed, Wheat |
| Low Fat Milk | Milk |
Snacks & Side Dishes
Cheese curds are small bite-sized pieces of battered and fried cheese. Available in two sizes (regular and large), cheese curds are served warm.
Common food allergens apply to all available sizes for Dairy Queen’s side dishes. For example, allergens are the same for a regular size or a large size order of onion rings.
Allergens in DQ Side Dishes
| MENU ITEM | ALLERGENS |
|---|---|
| Cheese Curds | Egg, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Fry-Rings | Milk, Wheat |
| Onion Rings | Milk, Wheat |
| Soft Pretzel Sticks with Zesty Queso | Milk, Wheat |
Check our quick guide to Dairy Queen’s full menu for additional nutrition information.
Blizzard Treats and Shakes
Dairy Queen is probably most well known for its Blizzard® Treats and ice cream treats, which include the restaurant’s famous soft serve Chocolate Dipped Cone, Peanut Buster® Parfait, and Dilly® Bar.
Common allergens are the same regardless of size ordered. Here are the listed allergens for DQ Blizzards and Shakes.
Allergens in DQ Blizzards and Shakes
| MENU ITEM | ALLERGENS |
|---|---|
| Butterfinger® Blizzard | Milk, Peanuts, Soy (May also include Egg, Tree Nuts, Wheat) |
| Caramel Java Chip Blizzard | Milk, Soy |
| Choco Brownie Extreme Blizzard | Egg, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Blizzard | Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| French Silk Pie Blizzard | Egg, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Heath Blizzard | Milk, Soy, Tree Nuts (May also include Egg, Peanuts, Wheat) |
| M&M’s Chocolate Candy Blizzard | Milk, Soy (May also include Egg, Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Wheat) |
| Mint OREO Blizzard | Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| OREO Fudge Brownie Blizzard | Egg, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| OREO Cookie Blizzard | Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Pumpkin Pie Blizzard | Egg, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Reese’s Pieces Cookie Dough Blizzard | Milk, Peanuts, Soy, Wheat (May also include Egg, Tree Nuts) |
| Royal New York Cheesecake Blizzard (with Strawberry) | Egg, Milk, Soy, Wheat (May also include Peanuts, Tree Nuts) |
| Royal Reese’s Fluffernutter Blizzard | Milk, Peanuts, Soy (May also include Egg, Tree Nuts, Wheat) |
| Salted Caramel Truffle Blizzard | Milk, Soy |
| Snickers Blizzard | Egg, Milk, Peanuts, Soy (May also include Tree Nuts) |
| Turtle Pecan Cluster Blizzard | Milk, Soy, Tree Nuts |
| Caramel Shake | Milk, Soy |
| Chocolate Shake | Milk, Soy |
| Hot Fudge Shake | Milk, Soy |
| Strawberry Shake | Milk, Soy |
| Vanilla Shake | Milk, Soy |
| Make It A Malt add-on | Milk, Wheat |
Locally sourced ingredients may be used to prepare menu items. Consumers who have any concerns should verify allergens at the local restaurant.
Sundaes, Cones, and Special Treats
The following table provides declared allergens in Dairy Queen’s “Curl On Top Treats,” Cones, Sundaes, and Special Treats.
Common allergens apply to all size options for a specific food item.
Allergens in Dairy Queen Ice Cream Treats
| MENU ITEM | ALLERGENS |
|---|---|
| Banana Split | Milk, Soy |
| Brownie and OREO Cupfection | Egg, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Heath Caramel Brownie Cupfection | Egg, Milk, Soy, Tree Nuts, Wheat (May also include Peanuts) |
| Peanut Buster Parfait | Milk, Peanuts, Soy |
| Caramel Sundae | Milk |
| Cherry Sundae | Milk |
| Chocolate Sundae | Milk |
| Hot Fudge Sundae | Milk, Soy |
| Strawberry Sundae | Milk |
| DQ Sprinkles Sundae Add On | Soy |
| Chocolate Cone | Milk, Wheat |
| Cherry Dipped Cone | Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Chocolate Dipped Cone | Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Peanut Brittle Crunch Cone | Milk, Peanuts, Soy, Wheat (May also include Egg, Tree Nuts) |
| Vanilla Cone | Milk, Wheat |
| Buster Bar Treats | Milk, Peanuts, Soy |
| Dilly Bars | Milk, Soy |
| DQ Sandwich | Milk, Soy, Wheat |
Julius Originals
Previously a stand-alone entity, Orange Julius became a fully-owned subsidiary of International Dairy Queen in 1987.
Common allergens apply to all size options for a specific menu item.
Allergens in Orange Julius Drinks
| MENU ITEM | ALLERGENS |
|---|---|
| Orange Julius | Egg, Milk |
| Strawberry Banana Julius | Egg, Milk, Tree Nuts |
| Strawberry Mango Rush Julius | Egg, Milk |
| Tripleberry Julius | Egg, Milk, Tree Nuts |
Sometimes the declared allergen in a certain food can be unexpected. Take the Strawberry Banana Julius, for example. It’s made with tree nuts.
That’s because the ingredients include Coconut Almond Cream Powder and Hydrogenated Coconut Oil. In addition the flavoring includes Almond and Coconut.
Here is the full list of ingredients (not listed in order of dominance) for a Strawberry Banana Julius:
Ingredients:Sugar, Dextrose, Citric Acid, Salt, Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose, Strawberries, Water, Guava Puree, Passion Fruit Juice Concentrate, Orange Juice Concentrate, Fruit and Vegetable Juice, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Corn Syrup Solids, Whey, Sodium Caseinate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Nonfat Dry Milk, Maltodextrin, Natural and Artificial Flavor (including Almond, Coconut, Cream), Dipotassium Phosphate, Mono & Diglycerides, Silicon Dioxide, Egg White Solids (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate), Banana, Modified Whey Solids, Karaya Gum, Guar Gum, Modified Food Starch, Dipotassium Phosphate
Gluten is in many of the products that Dairy Queen serves. Potential cross contact may occur during preparation, cooking, or service. For consumers with a gluten sensitivity, Dairy Queen recommends trying one of the manufactured novelty products that are sealed in plastic wrappers. Avoid DQ products in paper bags as those are prepared on store premises.
Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Allergen and ingredients source: Dairy Queen
