Dairy Queen Butterfinger Blizzard (Medium): 800 calories
- 20gProtein
- 118gCarbs
- 28gFat
- 360mgSodium
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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 Butterfinger Blizzard calories by size
| Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | Sat. fat | Sugar | Fiber | % of 2,000 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini | 350 | 9g | 52g | 12g | 150mg | 7g | 41g | 1g | 18% |
| Small | 590 | 15g | 87g | 21g | 270mg | 12g | 68g | 1g | 30% |
| Medium | 800 | 20g | 118g | 28g | 360mg | 17g | 91g | 2g | 40% |
| Large | 1,060 | 27g | 155g | 37g | 480mg | 22g | 119g | 2g | 53% |
The Dairy Queen Butterfinger Blizzard (Medium) is about 40% of a 2,000-calorie day and 16% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
How the Butterfinger Blizzard ranks
- The Butterfinger Blizzard (Medium) is the 23rd highest in calories of the 48 items in the Dairy Queen “Blizzard Treats” menu, and 7th for protein per calorie.
- Across the 127 items of the same kind we track at 6 chains, it is the 30th highest in calories; their average is 618 calories.
How to make a Dairy Queen order lighter
- Order the Butterfinger Blizzard (Small) instead: 210 fewer calories, 15g protein.
- Order the Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Blizzard (Small) instead: 190 fewer calories, 16g protein.
- Order the Snickers Blizzard (Small) instead: 190 fewer calories, 14g protein.
How long it takes to burn off
For a 155 lb person, the Dairy Queen Butterfinger Blizzard (Medium) takes about 180 minutes of brisk walking, 83 minutes of running (5 mph) or 83 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 Chocolate Shake (Large): 800 calories, 18g protein
- Chick-fil-A Cookies & Cream Milkshake: 630 calories, 13g 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
Questions people ask
The Dairy Queen Butterfinger Blizzard (Medium) has 800 calories, with 20g of protein, 118g of carbs and 28g of fat, according to the restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition information.
Mini: 350; Small: 590; Medium: 800; Large: 1,060 calories.
The Butterfinger Blizzard (Small) has 590 calories, 210 fewer, and still keeps most of the protein.
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