Dairy Queen Caramel Sundae (Medium): 430 calories
- 9gProtein
- 73gCarbs
- 11gFat
- 190mgSodium
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Official U.S. values from Dairy Queen Nutrition and Allergen Information (U.S.), last checked October 25, 2026. Restaurants change recipes, so values in your area can differ. For allergens, see Dairy Queen official allergen information.
Dairy Queen Caramel Sundae calories by size
| Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | Sat. fat | Sugar | Fiber | % of 2,000 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 300 | 6g | 50g | 8g | 130mg | 5g | 40g | 0g | 15% |
| Medium | 430 | 9g | 73g | 11g | 190mg | 7g | 58g | 0g | 22% |
| Large | 600 | 12g | 102g | 16g | 260mg | 10g | 81g | 0g | 30% |
The Dairy Queen Caramel Sundae (Medium) is about 22% of a 2,000-calorie day and 8% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
How the Caramel Sundae ranks
- The Caramel Sundae (Medium) is the 17th highest in calories of the 37 items in the Dairy Queen “Cones, Sundaes & Treats” menu, and 23rd for protein per calorie.
- Across the 127 items of the same kind we track at 6 chains, it is the 38th lightest; their average is 618 calories.
How to make a Dairy Queen order lighter
- Order the Vanilla Cone (Medium) instead: 110 fewer calories, 8g protein.
- Order the Chocolate Cone (Medium) instead: 90 fewer calories, 8g protein.
- Order the Strawberry Sundae (Medium) instead: 90 fewer calories, 8g protein.
How long it takes to burn off
For a 155 lb person, the Dairy Queen Caramel Sundae (Medium) takes about 97 minutes of brisk walking, 45 minutes of running (5 mph) or 45 minutes of cycling. Figures from Harvard Health’s calories-burned table; heavier people burn calories faster.
Compared with other restaurants
Similar-calorie shakes and frozen treats at other chains (same size where the chain has one):
- McDonald's McFlurry with OREO Cookies (Regular): 410 calories, 10g protein
- Five Guys Vanilla Shake (base + whipped cream): 531 calories, 10g protein
- Wendy's Jr. Classic Chocolate Frosty: 310 calories, 9g protein
- Burger King HERSHEY'S Sundae Pie: 310 calories, 3g protein
- Chick-fil-A Strawberry Milkshake: 560 calories, 10g protein
Questions people ask
The Dairy Queen Caramel Sundae (Medium) has 430 calories, with 9g of protein, 73g of carbs and 11g of fat, according to the restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition information.
Small: 300; Medium: 430; Large: 600 calories.
The Vanilla Cone (Medium) has 320 calories, 110 fewer, and still keeps most of the protein.
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