Dairy Queen Cheese Curds (Regular): 500 calories
- 24gProtein
- 26gCarbs
- 34gFat
- 990mgSodium
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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 Cheese Curds calories by size
| Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | Sat. fat | Sugar | Fiber | % of 2,000 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | 500 | 24g | 26g | 34g | 990mg | 19g | 1g | 0g | 25% |
| Large | 1,000 | 49g | 52g | 67g | 1,960mg | 38g | 3g | 0g | 50% |
The Dairy Queen Cheese Curds (Regular) is about 25% of a 2,000-calorie day and 43% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
How the Cheese Curds ranks
- The Cheese Curds (Regular) is the 2nd highest in calories of the 12 items in the Dairy Queen “Fries & Sides” menu, and 3rd for protein per calorie.
- Across the 85 items of the same kind we track at 14 chains, it is the 23rd highest in calories; their average is 341 calories.
How to make a Dairy Queen order lighter
- Order the Fries (Large) instead: 50 fewer calories, 8g protein.
How long it takes to burn off
For a 155 lb person, the Dairy Queen Cheese Curds (Regular) takes about 113 minutes of brisk walking, 52 minutes of running (5 mph) or 52 minutes of cycling. Figures from Harvard Health’s calories-burned table; heavier people burn calories faster.
Compared with other restaurants
Similar-calorie sides at other chains (same size where the chain has one):
- Panera Bread Mac & Cheese (Cup): 490 calories, 16g protein
- Panda Express Chow Mein (Side, 12 oz): 520 calories, 14g protein
- Popeyes Coleslaw (Large): 480 calories, 3g protein
- Chick-fil-A Mac & Cheese (Medium): 450 calories, 20g protein
- KFC Cheese Curds: 350 calories, 17g protein
Questions people ask
The Dairy Queen Cheese Curds (Regular) has 500 calories, with 24g of protein, 26g of carbs and 34g of fat, according to the restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition information.
Regular: 500; Large: 1,000 calories.
The Fries (Large) has 450 calories, 50 fewer, but less protein (8g vs 24g).
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