Dairy Queen Spicy Chicken Strip Sandwich Calories
Dairy Queen’s popular crispy chicken strips are topped with a unique FlameThrower® Sauce to deliver spicy heat wrapped in a sandwich.
DQ fries breaded, seasoned chicken tenderloins until crisp and tender. Topped with chopped lettuce, tomato and a spicy sauce, the fixings are served on a soft toasted bun.
A Spicy Chicken Strip Sandwich has 530 Calories, 23 grams of fat, 63 grams of carbohydrates, and 18 grams of protein.
Read this guide for a complete overview of nutritional information, ingredients, and allergens in DQ’s New Spicy Chicken Strip Sandwich.
Sandwich Nutritional Information
Nutrition facts, including calories, are presented based on a single serving measured as one chicken strips sandwich.
Serving Size 1 Sandwich
Calories
530% Daily Value
saturated fat
20%HIGH
sodium
46%HIGH
CHOLESTEROL
13%MED
%DV based on 2,000 calorie daily diet
Any reference in this guide to percentage daily value (%DV) is a measure of how much a nutrient in the chicken sandwich contributes to a 2,000-calorie daily diet.
That is the standard measure used by the U.S. FDA for adult nutrition guidance. However, individual needs vary and your daily value by be different.
Calories
The fried chicken sandwich contains 530 calories. Here is a list of the amount of calories per serving derived from fat, carbs, and protein.
The greatest proportion of total calories is derived from carbohydrates. Dietary fat contributes about 40% of the total calories and the remaining 13% is from protein.
The amount of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Dairy Queen. Calories may vary as a result of how the sandwich is prepared or due to topping choices.
Total Fat
One sandwich contains 23 grams of total fat, including 4 grams of saturated fat, slightly less than the classic chicken strip sandwich.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY 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 1,060 milligrams of sodium. That is a 46% daily value and considered high.
Take note because if you also order a side of french fries, the amount of sodium in one meal may exceed the recommended daily limit.
Check our quick reference guide to Allergens in Dairy Queen Menu
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 1 Sandwich
CALORIES
530TOTAL FAT
23g(29%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
63g(23%DV)
PROTEIN
18g| Saturated Fat | 4g (20%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 40mg (13%DV) |
| Sodium | 1060mg (46%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g (10%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 in Chicken Sandwich
Ingredients
Here is the list of ingredients in DQ’s Chicken Strip Sandwich with FlameThrower Sauce.
Chicken Strips
Ingredients:Uncooked Chicken Tenderloin Fritters containing up to 18% of a solution of Water, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Salt, and Sodium Phosphates.
Breading
The chicken is breaded with the following ingredients and fried in vegetable oil.
Ingredients: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, and Paprika.
Toasted Bun
Ingredients may vary by supplier. Individuals with food sensitivities or allergies should confirm with the local restaurant.
Ingredients:Unbleached Enriched Flour, Water, Sugar, Yeast, Wheat Gluten, Soybean Oil, Salt, Wheat Starch, Enzymes, Cultured Wheat Flour, Calcium Sulfate, Ascorbic Acid, and a Glaze.
FlameThrower Sauce
Ingredients:Soybean Oil, Water, Hot Sauce, Sugar, Egg Yolks, Distilled Vinegar, Modified Food Starch, Salt, Natural Smoke Flavor, Spice, Extractives of Paprika, Xanthan Gum, Mustard Bran, Peppers, Garlic Powder, Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate, Onion Powder, Ground Chipotle Peppers, and Calcium Disodium EDTA (to protect flavor).
Toppings
The final ingredients used for the fried chicken sandwich include lettuce and tomatoes.
What is Sodium Benzoate?
Sodium Benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid. Because of its antifungal and antibacterial properties, sodium benzoate inhibits the growth of bacteria, yeast and mold.
Accordingly, it is commonly used as a food preservative in processed food. Additionally, it’s often used as a pickling agent.
Processed jams, fruit pulp, olives, beer, fruit, yogurt, and canned vegetables often include sodium benzoate.
Other fast food menu items and packaged foods that contain Calcium Disodium EDTA include:
Allergens
Dairy Queen’s Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich is made with ingredients that include egg, gluten, soy and wheat.
It also contains pea protein.
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