Dairy Queen M&M’s Blizzard (Mini) Nutrition
The famous DQ Blizzard® is combined with M&M’s® candy-coated milk chocolate pieces.
The smallest size available, a Mini, has 370 calories, 12 grams fat, 58 grams carbohydrates, and 8 grams protein.
Read this guide for a complete overview of the nutritional information, ingredients, and allergens in a DQ M&M’s chocolate candy Blizzard.
M&M’s Blizzard Nutritional Information
Serving Size
Nutritional information in this guide is based on a size Mini unless otherwise noted.
Serving Size 1 Mini
Calories
370% Daily Value
saturated fat
40%HIGH
sodium
5%LOW
TOTAL sugars
50gHIGH
%DV based on 2,000 calorie daily diet
Nutrition facts are based on a single serving measured as one Blizzard treat. Reference to percentage daily value (%DV) illustrates how much a nutrient per serving contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories.
Calories
Let’s start with a quick review of the calories by macronutrient (fat, carbs, and protein).
One serving of a Mini M&M’s Blizzard has 370 calories. Here is a quick summary of the amount of calories per serving derived from fat, carbs, and protein:
The highest proportion of total calories is derived from carbohydrates, most of which are sugars. Dietary fat delivers 30% of the total calories and the remaining 8% is from protein.
% Calories from Fat, Carbs and Protein
The summary of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Dairy Queen.
Total Calories by Size
Here is a quick summary of the total calories in an M&M’s Blizzard, by size:
Total Fat
A mini Blizzard with M&M’s candies contains 12 grams of total fat, including 8 grams of saturated fat.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
Sugars
Even the smallest Blizzard has a significant amount of total sugars. One serving of the Mini contains 50 grams of total sugars.
The FDA doesn’t provide general nutrition guidance for total sugars, which includes natural sugars and added sugars. However, Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting added sugars to less than 10% of total calories consumed daily.
According to the list of ingredients, the sweet treat includes sugar, corn syrup, and high fructose corn syrup, all of which are considered added sugars.
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 1 Mini Blizzard
CALORIES
370TOTAL FAT
12g(15%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
58g(21%DV)
PROTEIN
8g| Saturated Fat | 8g (40%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 30mg (10%DV) |
| Sodium | 125mg (5%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g (4%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 50g |
%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.
M&M’s® Blizzard® Nutrition Facts by Size
Here is a simple table that summarizes the nutrition facts in the DQ Blizzard made with M&M’s, based on the size ordered.
There is a significant increase in the total calories as the size of the treat increases. Total calories in a large Blizzard has three times the calories as a mini.
| Nutrition | Mini | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 370 | 630 | 800 | 1,100 |
| Fat | 12g | 21g | 27g | 36g |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 13g | 17g | 23g |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 50mg | 60mg | 80mg |
| Sodium | 125mg | 210mg | 250mg | 350mg |
| Carbohydrate | 58g | 99g | 124g | 173g |
| Fiber | 1g | 1g | 2g | 3g |
| Total Sugars | 50g | 85g | 107g | 150g |
| Protein | 8g | 13g | 16g | 22g |
Ingredients and Allergens in Blizzard
Ingredients
The Blizzard is made with reduced fat artificially-flavored vanilla ice cream. Here are the ingredients in the ice cream and M&M’s candies.
Reduced Fat Ice Cream
Ingredients:Milkfat and Nonfat Milk, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Whey, Mono- and Diglycerides, Artificial Flavor, Guar Gum, Polysorbate 80, Carrageenan, Vitamin A Palmitate.
M&M’s Milk Chocolate Candies
Ingredients:Milk Chocolate, Sugar, Cornstarch, Corn Syrup, Dextrin, and Coloring, Carnauba Wax, Gum Acacia, and Artificially Flavored Chocolate Topping.
Allergens
A DQ M&M Blizzard is made with ingredients that contain milk and soy.
The sweet cold treat may also contain, or come into contact with other menu items that contain egg, treenuts, and/or 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.
Nutrition facts, allergens, and ingredients source: Dairy Queen