Lowest-Calorie Dairy Queen Meals (2026): Every Item Ranked

The lowest-calorie items at Dairy Queen, ranked. Coffee, 16 oz starts at 5 kcal. US menu data with protein, carbs, and fat for each.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Emily Torres, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

The lowest-calorie item at Dairy Queen (above a few calories) is Coffee, 16 oz, at 5 calories. The table below ranks the 30 lowest-calorie items on the US menu, with protein so you can find filling, lighter options. The list includes sides and drinks as well as mains.

Lowest-calorie items at Dairy Queen (US menu)

Ranked from fewest calories upward, with protein, carbs, and fat for each item:

# Item Category Calories Protein (g) Carbs (g) Fat (g)
1 Coffee, 16 oz Beverages 5 1 0 0
2 Coffee, 12 oz Beverages 5 0 0 0
3 DQ Treatzza Pizza, M&Ms Chocolate Candies Desserts 25 0 4 1
4 Side Salad Salads 25 1 5 0
5 Applesauce Appetizers & Sides 45 0 11 0
6 2 Ham Slices Appetizers & Sides 60 9 2 2
7 Make It a Malt Adds, Small Toppings & Ingredients 60 1 12 0.5
8 Make It a Malt Adds, Medium Toppings & Ingredients 80 1 18 1
9 Milk Beverages 100 8 12 2.5
10 Make It a Malt Adds, Large Toppings & Ingredients 110 2 23 1
11 Banana Appetizers & Sides 110 1 27 0
12 Oven Baked Lays Original Potato Crisps Appetizers & Sides 130 2 26 2
13 2 Eggs Appetizers & Sides 150 12 2 9
14 Sausage, 2 Pieces Appetizers & Sides 170 12 0 14
15 Chocolate Cone, Kids Desserts 170 4 28 4.5
16 Vanilla Cone, Kids Desserts 170 4 27 4.5
17 Tropical Green Tea Xtreme Light, Small Beverages 170 0 44 0
18 Fries, Kids Fried Potatoes 180 2 24 8
19 Hash Browns Fried Potatoes 180 1 18 12
20 DQ Treatzza Pizza, Choco Brownie Desserts 190 3 26 10
21 DQ Treatzza Pizza, Heath Desserts 190 2 26 9
22 Orange Juice, 12 oz Beverages 190 3 44 0
23 Blue Raspberry Misty Slush, Small Beverages 200 0 50 0
24 Cherry Misty Slush, Small Beverages 200 0 50 0
25 Grape Misty Slush, Small Beverages 200 0 50 0
26 Strawberry Kiwi Misty Slush, Small Beverages 200 0 50 0
27 Lemon Lime Misty Slush, Small Beverages 200 0 50 0
28 Dilly Bar, No Sugar Added Desserts 200 3 23 13
29 DQ Treatzza Pizza, Reeses Peanut Butter Cup Desserts 200 3 24 10
30 Misty Slush, Small Beverages 200 0 50 0

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Source and method

These figures come from Nutrola's 1.8M+ RD-verified food and restaurant database and reflect the US menu of Dairy Queen, so portion sizes and recipes can differ in other countries. Values are per item as served and are indicative, since menus and recipes change over time.

Frequently asked questions

What is the lowest-calorie item at Dairy Queen?

Coffee, 16 oz is among the lowest at 5 calories on the US menu.

What can I eat at Dairy Queen on a diet?

Pick from the lowest-calorie items above, favour grilled proteins and salads, and watch dressings, sauces, and sugary drinks, which add calories quickly.

Does Dairy Queen have low-calorie options?

Yes. The ranking above lists 30 items under the chain's lighter end, including sides and drinks alongside mains.

Summary

For a lighter choice at Dairy Queen, start with Coffee, 16 oz at 5 calories. Log it in Nutrola to keep the rest of your day on track.

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