Dairy Queen Chicken Strip Sandwich
A Dairy Queen Original Chicken Strip sandwich is made with breaded all-white meat chicken that is cooked until crispy. It’s topped with chopped lettuce, tomato and mayo, then served on a plain-top bun.
There are 550 calories, 26 grams fat, 62 grams carbohydrates, and 18 grams protein in a chicken strips sandwich.
Read this report for a complete overview of the nutrition information, ingredients, and allergens in a classic fried chicken strip sandwich from Dairy Queen fast food restaurant.
Chicken Strip Sandwich Nutrition Information
Nutrition facts, including calories, are based on a standard serving of the chicken sandwich, excluding any substitutions or extra add-ons.
Calories
There are 550 calories in one serving of the fried chicken sandwich.
Although this is a chicken sandwich, the vast majority of the calories are derived not from protein, but rather from fat and carbohydrates.
Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient, per serving:
Calories from dietary fats and carbohydrates each contribute approximately 44% of the total calories. Only 12% of total calories is from protein.
Chicken Strips Sandwich
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinThe summary of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts information provided by Dairy Queen. Calories may vary as a result of how the sandwich is prepared at time of order.
Time to Burn Calories
An average adult would need to run at a moderate pace for approximately 45 minutes to burn off the calories from DQ’s sandwich.
Here is a list of the approximate times required to burn off the 550 calories, by type of exercise.
FITNESS TIME TO BURN 550 CALORIES
Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.
If you prefer a little heat and a slightly lower calorie option, consider Dairy Queen’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich, which contains FlameThrower Sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Amount (%DV) per Sandwich
Red indicates a high %DV.
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Calories |
550 |
%DV |
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Total Fat |
26g |
33% |
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Saturated Fat |
4.5g |
23% |
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Trans Fat |
0g | |
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Cholesterol |
40mg |
13% |
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Sodium |
990mg |
43% |
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Carbohydrates |
62g |
22% |
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Dietary Fiber |
3g |
10% |
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Total Sugars |
6g | |
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Protein |
18g |
%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.
Daily Value
Daily Value (%DV) measures how much of a specific nutrient is in one sandwich, relative to the recommended limit.
Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more). Compare foods and balance choices based on your diet plan.
As shown in the chart below, DQ’s Chicken Strip Sandwich is high in saturated fat and sodium.
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%DV |
Level | |
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Saturated Fat |
23% |
HIGH |
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Cholesterol |
13% |
MED |
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Sodium |
43% |
HIGH |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Total Fat
One sandwich contains 26 grams of total fat, including 4.5 grams of saturated fat. The amount of saturated fat has a 23% daily value.
To calculate %DV, divide the amount of a nutrient in one serving by the FDA-recommended daily limit.
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per Sandwich |
Daily Limit* |
Daily Value | |
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Total Fat |
26g |
78g |
33% |
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Saturated Fat |
4.5g |
20g |
23% |
*Based on FDA general nutrition advice for an adult following 2,000 calorie daily diet.
Summary of Fat in DQ’s Chicken Strip Sandwich
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Sodium
Note the amount of sodium in a single serving is nearly half the recommended limit recommended by the FDA for an entire day.
Specifically, there are 990 mg of sodium per serving, a 43% daily value. That is high.
Daily Value (%DV) is based on a 2,000 calorie diet, the standard measure used by the FDA for general nutrition advice. Calorie needs vary. Your %DV may be higher or lower depending on height, weight, and physical activity.
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Chicken Sandwich Ingredients and Allergens
Here is the list of ingredients used to make the Chicken Strip Sandwich offered at Dairy Queen.
Ingredients
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Chicken Strips |
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Uncooked Chicken Tenderloin Fritters containing up to 18% solution of Water, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Salt, Sodium Phosphates. The chicken strips are cooked in vegetable oil. |
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Breading |
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Unbleached and Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour, Modified Corn Starch, Yellow Corn flour, Salt, Spices, Leavening, Bread Crumbs, Onion Powder, Soybean Oil, Paprika |
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Toasted Sandwich Bun |
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Unbleached Enriched Flour, Water, Sugar, Yeast, Wheat Gluten, Soybean Oil, Salt, Wheat Starch, Enzymes, Cultured Wheat Flour, Calcium Sulfate, Ascorbic Acid, Glaze Ingredients in bun may vary by supplier. Discuss with the manager at your local Dairy Queen to confirm. |
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Mayonnaise |
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Soybean Oil, Egg Yolk, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Sugar, Egg, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Onion, Dried Garlic, Dried Calcium Disodium EDTA (to protect flavor) |
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Toppings |
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Lettuce, Tomato |
Allergens
A Dairy Queen Chicken Strip Sandwich is made with ingredients that include egg, soy and wheat.
Check declared allergens in Dairy Queen menu items
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