Dairy Queen Cheeseburger Calories and Nutrition
Made with 100% real beef, DQ’s cheeseburger includes American cheese, pickles, ketchup, and mustard. It’s served on a soft, toasted bun.
One single-patty Original Cheeseburger® has 400 calories, 18 grams fat, 36 grams carbohydrates, and 22 grams protein.
Read this post for more detailed nutritional information, calories, ingredients, and allergens in this fast food menu item.
Nutrition Information
Calories in the DQ Cheeseburger
There are 400 Calories in the Original Cheeseburger® at Dairy Queen.
The highest portion (43%) of total calories is derived from fat. Carbohydrates make up about 35% of the total and the remaining 22% is from protein.
- Fat: 170 calories
- Carbs: 140 calories
- Protein: 90 calories
- Total: 400 calories per cheeseburger
The breakout of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label sourced from the restaurant. Calories may vary by location or as a result of how the burger is prepared.
Total Fat
An Original Cheeseburger from Dairy Queen has 18 grams total fat, including 8 grams saturated fat. Here is a quick summary about the Dietary Fat:
According to the FDA, “saturated fat is a nutrient to get less of.”
Sodium
Dairy Queen’s Original Cheeseburger has 910 milligrams of sodium. That is high. It’s over 35% of the daily value recommended by the FDA for an entire day.
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 1 DQ Original Cheeseburger
CALORIES
400TOTAL FAT
18g(28%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
36g(12%DV)
PROTEIN
22g| Saturated Fat | 8g (40%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 1g |
| Cholesterol | 60mg (20%DV) |
| Sodium | 910mg (38%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g (4%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 8g |
%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.
Ingredients and Allergens
DQ® Cheeseburger Ingredients
The cheeseburger is made with one ground beef patty. Ingredients used in the bun, cheese, and other components of the cheeseburger are listed below. Note that certain ingredients may vary by supplier.
Plain Top Bun
Unbleached Enriched Flour, Water, High Frucose Corn Syrup and/or Sugar, Yeast, Wheat Gluten, Salt, Soybean Oil, Monoglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Calcium Propionate (preservative), Calcium Sulfate, Ascorbic Acid, Enzymes, Calcium Peroxide, Monocalcium Phosphate, Ammonium Sulfate, Pea Protein, Wheat Protein, Potato Protein, Fava Bean Protein, Sunflower Oil, and/or Canola Oil, Dextrose, Maltodextrins, and Cornstarch.
American Cheese Ingredients
Here are the ingredients in the processed sharp American cheese:
Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Culture, Sorbic Acid (preservative), Citric Acid, Enzymes, Soy Lecithin, and Color Added.
Mustard Ingredients
Distilled White Vinegar, Mustard Seed, Water, Salt, Turmeric, Natural Flavor and Spices.
Pickles Ingredients
Cucumber, Water, Salt, Distilled Vinegar, Calcium Chloride, less than 1/10 of 1% Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Natural Flavors, Polysorbate 80, and Turmeric.
Ketchup Ingredients
Tomato Concentrate made from Red Ripe Tomatoes, Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Salt, Spice, Onion Powder, Natural Flavoring.
What is Ascorbic Acid?
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) – one of the ingredients in Dairy Queen’s cheeseburger bun – is well known for being helpful in curing the common cold.
It also acts as an antioxidant, helping to delay ageing, alleviate allergies, boost the immune system, and eliminate toxins from the body. Moreover, Vitamin C produces collagen, the structural protein that holds the body together.
Natural sources of Vitamin C include fresh citrus fruits, broccoli, cabbage, papaya, and kiwi. Note that Vitamin C degrades and disintegrates quickly when cooked.
Allergens
The DQ cheeseburger is made with ingredients that contain milk, soy, 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.
Image credit, nutrition facts, allergens, and ingredients source: Dairy Queen
