Dairy Queen Butterfinger Blizzard (Small)

DQ Blizzard with Butterfinger candy pieces.

This popular Dairy Queen Blizzard® is combined with Butterfinger® candy pieces.

A size small Butterfinger Blizzard has 520 calories, 18 grams fat, 76 grams carbohydrates, and 13 grams protein.

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. All data is sourced directly from Dairy Queen.

DQ Butterfinger Blizzard and list of nutrition facts.

Butterfinger Blizzard Nutritional Information

Nutrition facts are based on a single serving measured as one Small Blizzard treat.

Nutrition Info

520 Calories

Serving Small

% Daily Value

Saturated Fat

55%

HIGH

Sodium

10%

med

Total Sugars

58g

high

%DV based on 2,000 calories

Reference to percentage daily value (%DV) is a measure of how much a nutrient per serving contributes to a 2,000 calorie daily diet.

Calories

One Small DQ Butterfinger Blizzard has 520 total calories.

Here is a quick summary of total calories by macronutrient (i.e., fat, carbs, and protein).

  • 165 calories from dietary fats
  • 305 calories from total carbs
  • 50 calories from protein

The highest proportion of total calories is derived from carbohydrates. Dietary Fat makes up 31% of the total calories and the remaining 10% is from protein.

% Calories from Fat, Carbs and Protein

Calories
fat
31%
carbohydrates
59%
Protein
10%

ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 520 CALORIES

  • Run 40 minutes
  • Walk 2 hours 45 minutes
  • Swim 1 hour 10 minutes
Table of nutritional information for Dairy Queen Butterfinger Blizzard.
Nutritional information for Dairy Queen Butterfinger Blizzard, by size

Total Calories by Size

Here is a summary of the total calories in a DQ Blizzard with Butterfinger candy pieces, by size:

  • Mini Butterfinger Blizzard has 350 calories
  • Small Butterfinger Blizzard has 520 calories
  • Medium Butterfinger Blizzard has 730 calories
  • Large Butterfinger Blizzard has 970 calories
Four sizes of DQ ice cream shake with Butterfinger pieces and list of calories.

Total Fat

One order of a small Butterfinger Blizzard from Dairy Queen contains 18 grams of total fat, including 11 grams saturated fat. That is high.

SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING

  • 165 calories from dietary fats (31% of total calories)
  • 100 calories from saturated fat
  • 0.5 grams trans fat

Saturated Fat

Saturated fat contributes contributes approximately 100 calories per serving, about 19% of the total calories.

Moreover, note that the 11 grams of saturated fat has a 55% daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet), which is quite high for a single sweet treat.

  • 11g saturated fat (55% DV)

Total Sugars

One serving contains 58 grams of total sugars, which includes both natural sugars and added sugars.

Dairy Queen does not report a breakout of the amount of added sugars.

However, as noted in the list of ingredients (see section below), sugar and corn syrup are top ingredients in both the vanilla flavored ice cream and the Butterfinger candy.

Cholesterol and Sodium

A small DQ Butterfinger Blizzard contains 40 milligrams of cholesterol and 230 milligrams of sodium.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Small

Amount per serving

Calories

520

% Daily Value

Red indicates a high %DV.

Total Fat

18g

Saturated Fat

11g

Trans Fat

0.5g

Cholesterol

40mg

13%

Sodium

230mg

10%

Carbohydrates

76g

Dietary Fiber

1g

4%

Total Sugars

58g

Protein

13g

%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.

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Here is the Butterfinger® Blizzard® nutritional information, listed by size.

MiniSmallMediumLarge
Calories350520730970
Total Fat12g18g26g34g
Saturated Fat7g11g15g20g
Cholesterol30mg40mg55mg75mg
Sodium150mg230mg330mg440mg
Carbohydrates52g76g107g142g
Dietary Fiber1g1g2g2g
Total Sugars41g58g81g108g
Protein9g13g18g24g

Butterfinger Blizzard Ingredients and Allergens

  • Corn syrup is a top three ingredient in both the ice cream and Butterfinger candy
  • Contains palm oil

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.

Ingredients: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: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).

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Brief Descriptions of Select Ingredients

  • Guar Gum, derived from guar bean, used to thicken, emulsify and stabilize food products.
  • Mono and Diglycerides are fatty acids act as surfactants and are commonly used as emulsifiers in processed food.
  • Polysorbate 80 is a synthetic compound, nonionic surfactant and emulsifier used to blend oil and water.
  • Soy Lecithin is a food additive derived from raw soybeans that is generally used as an emulsifier.
  • Vitamin A Palmitate is a form of Vitamin A found in animal products. It is also called preformed vitamin A and retinyl palmitate.

Allergens

A DQ Butterfinger Blizzard is made with ingredients that contain milk, peanuts, soy, and may also contain egg, tree nuts, and wheat.

DQ Blizzard with Butterfinger candy pieces.

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

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