Dairy Queen Cheeseburger
Made with 100% real beef, a Dairy Queen cheeseburger is topped with American cheese, pickles, ketchup, and mustard. It’s served on a soft, toasted bun.
There are 400 calories, 18 grams fat, 36 grams carbohydrates, and 22 grams protein in one single-patty cheeseburger.
Read this report for detailed nutrition information, calorie analysis, ingredients, and allergens in DQ’s fast food burger with cheese.
DQ Cheeseburger Nutrition Information
Nutritional information in this guide is based on a single beef patty Original Cheeseburger.
Calories
There are 400 calories in the Original Cheeseburger from Dairy Queen.
Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient, per serving:
The greatest proportion (43%) of total calories is derived from dietary fats. Carbohydrates make up about 35% of the total and the remaining 22% is from protein.
Dairy Queen Cheeseburger
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinCalories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts information provided by Dairy Queen. Actual calories may vary by location or as a result of how the burger is prepared at time of order.
Calories in Double and Triple Cheeseburger
Check out the Signature Stackburgers, which are Dairy Queen’s Original Cheeseburger with either two or three beef patties.
Here are the total calories in each size DQ cheeseburger:
Nutrition Facts
Amount (%DV) per Cheeseburger
Red indicates a high %DV.
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Calories |
400 |
%DV |
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Total Fat |
18g |
28% |
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Saturated Fat |
8g |
40% |
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Trans Fat |
1g | |
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Cholesterol |
60mg |
20% |
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Sodium |
910mg |
38% |
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Carbohydrates |
36g |
12% |
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Dietary Fiber |
1g |
4% |
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Total Sugars |
8g | |
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Protein |
22g |
%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.
Total Fat
An Original Cheeseburger from Dairy Queen has 18 grams total fat, including 8 grams saturated fat, which is a 40% daily value. That is high.
To calculate %DV, divide the amount of a nutrient in one serving by the FDA-recommended daily limit.
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per Burger |
Daily Limit* |
Daily Value | |
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Total Fat |
18g |
78g |
28% |
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Saturated Fat |
8g |
20g |
40% |
*Based on FDA general nutrition advice for an adult following 2,000 calorie daily diet.
According to the U.S. FDA, “saturated fat is a nutrient to get less of.”
Summary of Fat in DQ Cheeseburger
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.
Check nutrition facts in Dairy Queen menu
Cheeseburger Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
Review the table below for a list of ingredients in Dairy Queen’s bun, cheese, and other components of the cheeseburger. Certain ingredients may vary by supplier.
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Patty |
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100% Ground Beef |
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Plain Top Bun |
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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, Cornstarch |
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Processed Sharp American Cheese |
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Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Culture, Sorbic Acid (preservative), Citric Acid, Enzymes, Soy Lecithin, Color Added |
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Pickles |
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Cucumber, Water, Salt, Distilled Vinegar, Calcium Chloride, less than 1/10 of 1% Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Natural Flavors, Polysorbate 80, Turmeric |
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Mustard |
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Distilled White Vinegar, Mustard Seed, Water, Salt, Turmeric, Natural Flavor, Spices |
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Ketchup |
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Tomato Concentrate made from Red Ripe Tomatoes, Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Salt, Spice, Onion Powder, Natural Flavoring |
Allergens
The DQ cheeseburger is made with ingredients that contain milk, soy, and wheat.
Check list of declared allergens in Dairy Queen menu items
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