Culver's Mint Explosion Flavor of the Day: nutrition and allergens
Culver's lists the Mint Explosion Flavor of the Day in 3 sizes, from 390 calories (Dish, 1 Scoop, 5 oz) to 940 calories (Dish, 3 Scoop, 12 oz). The Dish, 1 Scoop has 21 g fat, 46 g carbohydrate, 5 g protein and 140 mg sodium per serving (5 oz).
Nutrition facts
| Per serving | Dish, 1 Scoop | Dish, 2 Scoop | Dish, 3 Scoop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serving size | 5 oz | 9.5 oz | 12 oz |
| Calories | 390 | 740 | 940 |
| Total fat (g) | 21 27% | 40 51% | 51 65% |
| Saturated fat (g) | 12 60% | 23 115% | 30 150% |
| Trans fat (g) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 75 25% | 140 47% | 175 58% |
| Sodium (mg) | 140 6% | 270 12% | 340 15% |
| Total carbohydrate (g) | 46 17% | 88 32% | 111 40% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | <1 | 1 4% | 2 7% |
| Total sugars (g) | 37 | 71 | 90 |
| Protein (g) | 5 10% | 9 18% | 12 24% |
Percentages are the share of the FDA Daily Value for adults and children 4 and over, worked out from Culver's published amounts (how % Daily Value works). A dash means Culver's does not publish that value for this size. Not published for this item: added sugars.
Using the FDA’s rule of thumb that 5% of the Daily Value or less per serving is low and 20% or more is high, the Dish, 1 Scoop size is high in saturated fat (60%), fat (27%) and cholesterol (25%). Add it up with other items in the Culver's nutrition calculator.
Allergens
According to Culver's, the Mint Explosion Flavor of the Day contains milk, egg, wheat, soy and gluten.
| Milk | Contains |
|---|---|
| Egg | Contains |
| Fish | Not listed |
| Crustacean shellfish | Not listed |
| Tree nuts | Not listed |
| Peanuts | Not listed |
| Wheat | Contains |
| Soy | Contains |
| Sesame | Not listed |
| Gluten | Contains |
Culver's says its allergen information reflects standard recipes and supplier data, which can change, and that cross-contact between ingredients and menu items, including allergens, can happen in its busy kitchens. Guests with food allergies should tell the restaurant manager when ordering and can ask to see ingredient listings. Fried items share fryer oil and beef is cooked on the same grill where bread is toasted; Culver's printed guide marks the allergens fried items may pick up in the fryer, shown here as "may contain". Culver's does not certify any item as vegetarian and accepts no responsibility for individual allergies or sensitivities.
Ingredients
Mint Custard: White Custard Mix: Milk, Cream, Skim Milk, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Egg Yolk, and 2% or less of Guar Gum, Mono and Diglycerides, Locust Bean Gum, Carrageenan. CONTAINS: MILK, EGG, Mint Syrup: Corn Syrup, Sugar, Water, Sweetened Condensed Skim Milk (skim milk, sugar, corn syrup), Modified Corn Starch, and less than 2% of Salt, Peppermint Oil, Disodium Phosphate, Mono & Diglycerides, Yellow 5 and Blue 1. CONTAINS MILK, Oreo Cookies: Unbleached Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sugar, Palm and/or Canola Oil, Cocoa processed with alkali, Invert Sugar, Leavening (Baking Soda and/or Calcium Phosphate), Soy Lecithin, Salt, Chocolate, Natural Flavor. CONTAINS WHEAT, GLUTEN, SOY, Novelty Chocolate Flavored Topping: Powdered Sugar (sugar, corn starch), Soybean Oil, Cocoa processed with Alkali, Coconut Oil, Milk Fat, Cocoa Butter, and 2% or less of Soy Lecithin, Salt, and Natural Flavor. CONTAINS MILK, SOY, Andes Creme De Menthe Thins: Sugar, Palm Kernel and Palm Oil, Cocoa processed with alkali, Nonfat Milk, Lactose, Milk Protein Concentrate, Soy Lecithin (emulsifier), Natural and Artificial Flavors, Peppermint Oil, Yellow 5 Lake, Blue 1 Lake. CONTAINS MILK, SOY.
Other items in Flavor of the Day at Culver's
By calories (Dish, 1 Scoop), the Mint Explosion Flavor of the Day ranks 42 of 43 in Culver's Flavor of the Day section, from lowest to highest. The table shows the 9 items nearest to it; each item is compared at its first listed size.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Oreo Cookie Reese's Cheesecake Flavor of the DayDish, 1 Scoop | 370 |
| Turtle Cheesecake Flavor of the DayDish, 1 Scoop | 370 |
| Peanut Butter Cup Flavor of the DayDish, 1 Scoop | 380 |
| Salted Double Caramel Pecan Flavor of the DayDish, 1 Scoop | 380 |
| Andes Mint Avalanche Flavor of the DayDish, 1 Scoop | 390 |
| Butter Pecan Flavor of the DayDish, 1 Scoop | 390 |
| Caramel Turtle Flavor of the DayDish, 1 Scoop | 390 |
| Mint Explosion Flavor of the DayDish, 1 Scoop | 390 |
| Turtle Flavor of the DayDish, 1 Scoop | 390 |
Nutrition for all 43 items in Flavor of the Day at Culver's
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Soft serve, sundaes and blended frozen desserts at other chains
Culver's is one of 7 chains on this site that sell soft serve, sundaes and blended frozen desserts. Of the 65 at other chains, 39 have fewer calories and 26 have the same or more than the Mint Explosion Flavor of the Day (Dish, 1 Scoop), comparing each at its first listed size; portions differ, so check the serving on each item’s page.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Chick-fil-A Icedream Cup | 140 |
| Dairy Queen Chocolate ConeKids' | 160 |
| Dairy Queen Vanilla ConeKids' | 160 |
| Chick-fil-A Icedream Cone | 180 |
| Burger King Soft Serve Cup | 180 |
| Wendy's Classic Chocolate FrostyJunior | 190 |
| Wendy's Vanilla FrostyJunior | 190 |
| McDonald’s Vanilla Cone | 200 |
Compare all soft serve, sundaes and blended frozen desserts side by side (66 items at 7 chains)
Sources
- 1 Culver's, Culver's Nutrition & Allergen Guide (served by Nutritionix, linked from culvers.com) Covers nutrition, allergens, ingredients and menu · Menu last updated 2026-09-28 · Checked 8 Oct 2026
- 2 Culver's, Culver's Nutrition & Allergen Guide, printable PDF (fryer cross-contact marks) Covers allergens · 7/2025 · Checked 8 Oct 2026
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