Dairy Queen Caramel Shake: nutrition and allergens
Dairy Queen lists the Caramel Shake in 3 sizes, from 550 calories (Small) to 980 calories (Large). The Small has 20 g fat, 79 g carbohydrate, 13 g protein and 240 mg sodium.
Nutrition facts
| Per serving | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 550 | 750 | 980 |
| Calories from fat | 180 | 220 | 280 |
| Total fat (g) | 20 26% | 25 32% | 31 40% |
| Saturated fat (g) | 14 70% | 17 85% | 21 105% |
| Trans fat (g) | 1 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 50 17% | 65 22% | 85 28% |
| Sodium (mg) | 240 10% | 330 14% | 450 20% |
| Total carbohydrate (g) | 79 29% | 115 42% | 154 56% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 0% |
| Total sugars (g) | 65 | 93 | 124 |
| Protein (g) | 13 26% | 17 34% | 22 44% |
Percentages are the share of the FDA Daily Value for adults and children 4 and over, worked out from Dairy Queen’s published amounts (how % Daily Value works). A dash means Dairy Queen 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 Small size is high in saturated fat (70%), carbohydrate (29%), fat (26%) and protein (26%) and is low in dietary fiber. Add it up with other items in the Dairy Queen nutrition calculator.
Allergens
According to Dairy Queen, the Caramel Shake contains milk and soy.
| Milk | Contains |
|---|---|
| Egg | Not listed |
| Fish | Not listed |
| Crustacean shellfish | Not listed |
| Tree nuts | Not listed |
| Peanuts | Not listed |
| Wheat | Not listed |
| Soy | Contains |
| Sesame | Not listed |
DQ says allergens are present in every location and cross-contact can easily happen, so it cannot guarantee that any item is allergen free or that the data is accurate for a prepared item; tell the restaurant about allergies before ordering and ask to see ingredient labels. Fish and shellfish are cooked in the same fryers and on the same equipment as other items such as fries. The frying oil is a vegetable blend that contains soybean oil. Gluten is in many products; for gluten-sensitive guests DQ points to its sealed, factory-made novelties (Dilly Bars, Buster Bars, Fudge Bars, Vanilla Orange Bars, Starkiss Bars), which are made without wheat, rye, oats or barley, but not to the store-made versions. Allergen data comes from ingredient and product manufacturers. Items in parentheses in DQ's table "may contain" the allergen.
Other items in Shakes at Dairy Queen
By calories (Small), the Caramel Shake ranks 6 of 9 in Dairy Queen’s Shakes section, from lowest to highest.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Make It A Malt AddsSmall | 60 |
| Banana ShakeSmall | 470 |
| Strawberry ShakeSmall | 490 |
| Vanilla ShakeSmall | 520 |
| Chocolate ShakeSmall | 530 |
| Caramel ShakeSmall | 550 |
| Hot Fudge ShakeSmall | 550 |
| Maple Cookie ShakeSmall | 590 |
| Peanut Butter ShakeSmall | 640 |
Nutrition for all 9 items in Shakes at Dairy Queen
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Milkshakes at other chains
Dairy Queen is one of 9 chains on this site that sell milkshakes. Of the 42 at other chains, 23 have fewer calories and 19 have the same or more than the Caramel Shake (Small), comparing each at its first listed size; portions differ, so check the serving on each item’s page.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Sonic Strawberry ShakeMini | 360 |
| Sonic Chocolate ShakeMini | 370 |
| Sonic Vanilla ShakeMini | 370 |
| Sonic Caramel ShakeMini | 380 |
| Sonic Banana ShakeMini | 390 |
| Sonic Cheesecake ShakeMini | 400 |
| Sonic Hot Fudge ShakeMini | 410 |
| Whataburger Vanilla ShakeSmall | 410 |
Compare all milkshakes side by side (43 items at 9 chains)
Sources
- 1 Dairy Queen, Dairy Queen Nutrition and Allergen Information: Treats Covers nutrition, allergens and menu · Current as of September 3, 2026 · Checked 8 Oct 2026
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