Dairy Queen Butterfinger Blizzard
This Dairy Queen Blizzard blends creamy vanilla ice cream with Butterfinger candy pieces.
A Small Butterfinger Blizzard contains:
Read this guide for a complete overview of the nutritional information, ingredients, and allergens in a Dairy Queen Butterfinger Blizzard.
Butterfinger Blizzard Nutritional Information
Nutrition facts and calories are presented based on a single serving measured as one Blizzard treat. The fast food restaurant offers four sizes: Mini, Small, Medium, and Large.
Daily Value
Daily value (%DV) illustrates how much a nutrient in one serving contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories, the standard measure used by the FDA for general nutrition guidance.
Although individual needs vary and your daily value may be lower or higher, reported %DV is a helpful tool for comparing the nutritional value of foods.
% Daily Value
Serving: 1 Order|
MINI |
SMALL |
MEDIUM |
LARGE | |
|
Calories |
350 |
520 |
730 |
970 |
|
Saturated Fat |
35% |
55% |
75% |
100% |
|
Cholesterol |
10% |
13% |
18% |
25% |
|
Sodium |
7% |
10% |
14% |
19% |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
Calories vary by size. Here is a summary of the total calories for each size Butterfinger Blizzard.
Calories by Macronutrient
Over half of the total calories are derived from carbohydrates. Total dietary fats contribute about 31% of the calories and the remaining 10% is from protein.
DQ Butterfinger Blizzard
% Calories from Fat, Carbs, and Protein
Here are the number of calories by macronutrient for each of the sizes available.
Blizzard Calories by Macronutrient by Size
|
Mini |
Small |
Medium |
Large | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Calories from Fat |
110 |
165 |
225 |
300 |
|
Calories from Carbohydrates |
205 |
305 |
430 |
570 |
|
Calories from Protein |
35 |
50 |
75 |
100 |
|
Total Calories |
350 |
520 |
730 |
970 |
The summary of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on standard formulations and nutrition facts provided by Dairy Queen fast food restaurant.
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Dietary Fats
The amount of saturated fat in a Dairy Queen Blizzard with Butterfinger candy pieces contains 7 grams to 20 grams of saturated fat, depending on size.
An individual who eats a large Blizzard, consumes 20 grams of saturated fat, the recommended limit for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
For context, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggest limiting calories from saturated fat to 10% or less of total calories.
Here is a summary of the amount of total fat and saturated fat in each size treat.
Amount of Fat in Blizzard, by Size
|
Mini |
Small |
Medium |
Large | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Total Fat |
12g |
18g |
26g |
34g |
|
Recommended limit* |
78g |
78g |
78g |
78g |
|
% Daily Value |
15% |
23% |
33% |
44% |
|
Saturated Fat |
7g |
11g |
15g |
20g |
|
Recommended Limit* |
20g |
20g |
20g |
20g |
|
% Daily Value |
35% |
55% |
75% |
100% |
*Per FDA for average adult American, based on a 2,000 calorie daily diet
The amount of saturated fat in a Butterfinger Blizzard is high (for all sizes). A large Blizzard contains 100% of the recommended limit for an entire day.
Sugars
The smallest size Blizzard, a Mini, has 41 grams of total sugars.
As with saturated fat, the general recommendation is to limit calories from added sugars to less than 10% of total calories.
Dairy Queen doesn’t provide a breakout of added sugars from total sugars. However, the list of ingredients indicate a high amount of added sugars (which is distinct from sugars found naturally in foods).
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Here is a summary of the nutrition facts for Dairy Queen’s Blizzard made with Butterfinger candy pieces, by size.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving in 1 Blizzard (%DV)
|
MINI |
SMALL |
MEDIUM |
LARGE | |
|
Calories |
350 |
520 |
730 |
970 |
|
Total Fat |
12g (15%) |
18g (23%) |
26g (33%) |
34g (44%) |
|
Saturated Fat |
7g (35%) |
11g (55%) |
15g (75%) |
20g (100%) |
|
Trans Fat |
0g |
0.5g |
1g |
1g |
|
Cholesterol |
30mg (10%) |
40mg (13%) |
55mg (18%) |
75mg (25%) |
|
Sodium |
150mg (7%) |
230mg (10%) |
330mg (14%) |
440mg (19%) |
|
Carbohydrates |
52g (19%) |
76g (28%) |
107g (39%) |
142g (52%) |
|
Dietary Fiber |
1g (4%) |
1g (4%) |
2g (7%) |
2g (7%) |
|
Total Sugars |
41g |
58g |
81g |
108g |
|
Protein |
9g |
13g |
18g |
24g |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Ingredients and Allergens in DQ Blizzard
Ingredients
Here is the list of ingredients in the Butterfinger Blizzard from Dairy Queen.
Reduced Fat Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream
Ingredients in ice cream:Milkfat and Nonfat Milk, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Whey, Mono- and Diglycerides, Artificial Flavor, Guar Gum, Polysorbate 80, Carrageenan, and Vitamin A Palmitate.
Butterfinger Candy Pieces
Ingredients in candy:Corn Syrup, Sugar, Peanuts, Vegetable Oil (Palm Kernel Oil and Palm Oil), Peanut Flour, Nonfat Milk, Cocoa, Milk, Salt, Yellow Corn Flour, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor, and Annatto (color).
Brief Descriptions of Select Ingredients
Allergens
A DQ Butterfinger Blizzard is made with ingredients that contain milk, peanuts, and soy. The treat may also contain egg, tree nuts, and wheat.
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.
Nutrition facts, allergens, and ingredients source: Dairy Queen