Culver's Turtle Sundae: nutrition and allergens
Culver's lists the Turtle Sundae in 3 sizes, from 770 calories (1 Scoop) to 1,210 calories (3 Scoop). The 1 Scoop has 44 g fat, 82 g carbohydrate, 10 g protein and 400 mg sodium.
Nutrition facts
| Per serving | 1 Scoop | 2 Scoop | 3 Scoop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 770 | 1,050 | 1,210 |
| Total fat (g) | 44 56% | 61 78% | 70 90% |
| Saturated fat (g) | 18 90% | 29 145% | 34 170% |
| Trans fat (g) | 0.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 120 40% | 225 75% | 280 93% |
| Sodium (mg) | 400 17% | 470 20% | 520 23% |
| Total carbohydrate (g) | 82 30% | 111 40% | 126 46% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 5 18% | 7 25% | 8 29% |
| Total sugars (g) | 64 | 88 | 102 |
| Protein (g) | 10 20% | 16 32% | 18 36% |
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 1 Scoop size is high in saturated fat (90%), fat (56%), cholesterol (40%), carbohydrate (30%) and protein (20%). Add it up with other items in the Culver's nutrition calculator.
Values are for the standard build in Culver's guide: Vanilla Frozen Custard, Hot Caramel, Hot Fudge, Pecans, Maraschino Cherry.
Allergens
According to Culver's, the Turtle Sundae contains milk, egg and tree nuts.
| Milk | Contains |
|---|---|
| Egg | Contains |
| Fish | Not listed |
| Crustacean shellfish | Not listed |
| Tree nuts | Contains |
| Peanuts | Not listed |
| Wheat | Not listed |
| Soy | Not listed |
| Sesame | Not listed |
| Gluten | Not listed |
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
Vanilla Frozen Custard: Milk, Cream, Skim Milk, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Egg Yolk, Guar Gum, Mono and Diglycerides, Locust Bean Gum, Carrageenan, Natural and Artificial Vanilla Flavor. CONTAINS MILK, EGG, Hot Caramel: High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Sweetened Condensed Skim Milk (skim milk, sugar, corn syrup), Sugar, Cream, Butter (cream, salt), and less than 2% of Water, Salt, Mono and Diglycerides, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Bicarbonate, and Natural Flavor. CONTAINS MILK., Hot Fudge: High Fructose Corn Syrup, Sweetened Condensed Skim Milk (Skim Milk, Sugar, Corn Syrup), Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Cocoa processed with alkali, Corn Starch, and less than 2% of Salt, Disodium Phosphate, Potassium Sorbate (preservative), Artificial Flavor, and Sodium Alginate. CONTAINS MILK, Pecans: Pecans, Vegetable Oil (Peanut, Cottonseed, Soybean and/or Sunflower Seed), Sea Salt. CONTAINS PECANS, Maraschino Cherry: Cherries, Sugar/High Fructose Corn Syrup, Water, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate as Preservatives, Calcium Chloride, Natural & Artificial Flavor, FD&C Red #40, Sulfur Dioxide (Preservative).
Other items in Fresh Frozen Custard at Culver's
By calories (1 Scoop), the Turtle Sundae ranks 16 of 19 in Culver's Fresh Frozen Custard 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 |
|---|---|
| MaltSmall | 600 |
| Pumpkin Spice ShakeSmall | 630 |
| Pumpkin Spice MaltSmall | 660 |
| Caramel Cashew Sundae1 Scoop | 730 |
| Chocolate Turtle Sundae1 Scoop | 740 |
| Turtle Sundae1 Scoop | 770 |
| Chocolate Frozen Custard | 770 |
| Vanilla Frozen Custard | 780 |
| Banana Split2 Scoop | 1,260 |
Nutrition for all 19 items in Fresh Frozen Custard 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, every one has fewer calories than the Turtle Sundae (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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