Dairy Queen Cherry Sundae (Medium): 360 calories
- 8gProtein
- 61gCarbs
- 9gFat
- 135mgSodium
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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 Cherry Sundae calories by size
| Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | Sat. fat | Sugar | Fiber | % of 2,000 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 250 | 6g | 42g | 7g | 95mg | 4.5g | 36g | 0g | 13% |
| Medium | 360 | 8g | 61g | 9g | 135mg | 6g | 52g | 0g | 18% |
| Large | 510 | 12g | 86g | 14g | 200mg | 9g | 73g | 1g | 26% |
The Dairy Queen Cherry Sundae (Medium) is about 18% of a 2,000-calorie day and 6% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
How the Cherry Sundae ranks
- The Cherry Sundae (Medium) is the 17th lightest of the 37 items in the Dairy Queen “Cones, Sundaes & Treats” menu, and 18th for protein per calorie.
- Across the 127 items of the same kind we track at 6 chains, it is the 28th lightest; their average is 618 calories.
How to make a Dairy Queen order lighter
- Order the Vanilla Cone (Small) instead: 140 fewer calories, 6g protein.
- Order the Chocolate Cone (Small) instead: 120 fewer calories, 6g protein.
- Order the Strawberry Sundae (Small) instead: 120 fewer calories, 6g protein.
How long it takes to burn off
For a 155 lb person, the Dairy Queen Cherry Sundae (Medium) takes about 81 minutes of brisk walking, 38 minutes of running (5 mph) or 38 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 Hot Fudge Sundae: 330 calories, 8g protein
- Wendy's Jr. Classic Chocolate Frosty: 310 calories, 9g protein
- Burger King HERSHEY'S Sundae Pie: 310 calories, 3g protein
- Five Guys Mini Vanilla Shake (base + whipped cream): 254 calories, 5g protein
- Chick-fil-A Icedream Cone: 180 calories, 4g protein
Questions people ask
The Dairy Queen Cherry Sundae (Medium) has 360 calories, with 8g of protein, 61g of carbs and 9g of fat, according to the restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition information.
Small: 250; Medium: 360; Large: 510 calories.
The Vanilla Cone (Small) has 220 calories, 140 fewer, and still keeps most of the protein.
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