Calories in a Dairy Queen Butterfinger Blizzard
The famous DQ Blizzard® is combined with sweet candy Butterfinger® pieces. There are 350 calories in a mini, the smallest size Butterfinger Blizzard offered on Dairy Queen’s menu.
Read this in-depth guide for a complete overview of the nutritional information, including an estimate of how much each nutrient contributes to total calories in this sweet treat. We source all the information directly from Dairy Queen.
Butterfinger® Blizzard® Nutrition
Calories in DQ Butterfinger® Blizzard®
Total calories vary by size. There are 350 calories in a mini size, 590 calories in a small, 800 calories in a medium, and 1,060 calories in a large.
- Mini Butterfinger Blizzard has 350 calories
- Small Butterfinger Blizzard has 590 calories
- Medium Butterfinger Blizzard has 800 calories
- Large Butterfinger Blizzard has 1,060 calories
The following analysis which offers a breakout of the calories by macronutrient is based on a size Medium.
Medium Butterfinger Blizzard
Carbohydrates contribute the majority of the total calories. Specifically, 118 grams of carbs account for about 59% of the total calories.
Dietary Fat makes up another 31% of the calories per serving and the remaining 10% is from protein.
- Fat: 250 calories
- Carbs: 470 calories
- Protein: 80 calories
- Total: 800 calories in a medium size
The caloric breakout by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label provided by Dairy Queen. Calories may vary by location or as a result of how it’s prepared.
Total Fat
One medium cup of the Butterfinger Blizzard contains 28 grams of total fat, including 17 grams saturated fat.
Saturated Fat
There are 180 calories (19% of the total calories per serving) from saturated fat in a medium Blizzard.
Moreover, the 17 grams of saturated fat represents 85% of the FDA-recommended limit for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet). That is high.
Sodium
A medium Blizzard also includes 360 milligrams of sodium, which is about 16% of the FDA-recommended daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
General guidance from the FDA states that a nutrient with a daily value per serving of 20% or greater is considered high. This sweet treat doesn’t quite hit that threshold.
However, if you enjoy your Blizzard as side dish accompanying a lunch or dinner meal, keep in mind that the treat does contribute to total sodium consumed throughout the day.
Cholesterol
A medium Blizzard contains 65 milligrams of cholesterol. That is about 22% of the FDA recommended daily value.
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 1 Medium Butterfinger Blizzard
CALORIES
800TOTAL FAT
28g(36%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
118g(42%DV)
PROTEIN
20g| Saturated Fat | 17g (85%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 1g |
| Cholesterol | 65mg (22%DV) |
| Sodium | 360mg (16%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g (7%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 91g |
%DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Here are the nutrition facts for a Butterfinger® Blizzard®, based on size.
Ingredients in Butterfinger® Blizzard®
List of Ingredients
Here are the ingredients listed for a Butterfinger Blizzard at Dairy Queen restaurant.
Reduced Fat Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream
Here is the complete list of ingredients in the artificially flavored reduced fat ice cream.
Milkfat and Nonfat Milk, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Whey, Mono- and Diglycerides, Artificial Flavor, Guar Gum, Polysorbate 80, Carrageenan, Vitamin A Palmitate.
Butterfinger Candy Pieces
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, Annatto (color).
What is Carrageenan?
Sometimes called Irish moss, this natural ingredient is extracted from red seaweeds. It’s used often in the food processing industry as an emulsifier and thickening or stabilizing agent.
Carrageenan is commonly found in cheese and dairy products such as cottage cheese, chocolate milk, ice cream, almond milk, and creamers.
Other fast food menu items and packaged foods that contain carrageenan include:
Brief Descriptions of Select Ingredients
Allergens
A DQ Butterfinger Blizzard is made with ingredients that contain milk, peanuts, soy, and 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
