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.
One chicken strip sandwich has 550 Calories, 26 grams fat, 62 grams carbohydrates, and 18 grams protein.
Read this guide for a complete overview of nutritional information, ingredients, and allergens in the fried chicken sandwich from Dairy Queen fast food restaurant.
Chicken Strip Sandwich Nutritional Information
Nutrition facts, including calories, are presented based on a single serving measured as one chicken strips sandwich.
Daily value (%DV) illustrates how much a nutrient in the sandwich contributes to a 2,000 calorie daily diet.
As shown in the chart below, DQ’s crispy chicken sandwich is high in saturated fat and sodium.
Serving size: 1 Sandwich
% DAILY VALUE
Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients in a food is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).
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%DV |
Level | |
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Saturated Fat |
22% |
HIGH |
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Cholesterol |
13% |
MED |
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Sodium |
43% |
HIGH |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
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 while only 12% of total calories is from protein.
DQ Chicken Strips Sandwich
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinThe summary of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Dairy Queen fast food restaurant. Calories may vary as a result of how the sandwich is prepared or due to topping choices.
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 per 1 Sandwich
Red indicates %DV is high.
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Calories |
550 |
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%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.
Total Fat
One sandwich contains 26 grams of total fat, including 4.5 grams of saturated fat.
Here are a few quick points about the total fat in a crispy chicken strips sandwich.
SUMMARY OF FAT PER SERVING
Sodium
Note the amount of sodium in a single serving is nearly half the recommended limit recommended by the FDA for an entire day.
One serving has 990 milligrams of sodium. That is a 43% daily value and considered high.
If you order a side of french fries, the amount of sodium in one meal may exceed the recommended daily limit.
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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% of a solution that includes the following: Water, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Salt, and 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.
Compare nutrition facts in Chick-fil-A’s Chicken Strips.
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