Dairy Queen Chicken Strip Basket (6 pc): 1,300 calories
- 48gProtein
- 139gCarbs
- 61gFat
- 2,750mgSodium
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Official U.S. values from Dairy Queen Nutrition and Allergen Information (U.S.), last checked September 25, 2026. Restaurants change recipes, so values in your area can differ.
Dairy Queen Chicken Strip Basket calories by size
| Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | % of 2,000 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 pc | 1,020 | 35g | 111g | 48g | 2,120mg | 51% |
| 6 pc | 1,300 | 48g | 139g | 61g | 2,750mg | 65% |
The Dairy Queen Chicken Strip Basket (6 pc) is about 65% of a 2,000-calorie day and 120% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
How to make a Dairy Queen order lighter
- Order the Chicken Strip Basket (4 pc) instead: 280 fewer calories, 35g protein.
How long it takes to burn off
For a 155 lb person, the Dairy Queen Chicken Strip Basket (6 pc) takes about 293 minutes of brisk walking, 135 minutes of running (5 mph) or 135 minutes of cycling. Figures from Harvard Health’s calories-burned table; heavier people burn calories faster.
Compared with other restaurants
The closest item of the same kind at other chains:
- McDonald's Chicken McNuggets (20 pc): 830 calories, 46g protein
- KFC Popcorn Chicken: 620 calories, 23g protein
- Wendy's Chicken Nuggets (10 pc): 430 calories, 23g protein
- Chick-fil-A Nuggets (12 ct): 380 calories, 40g protein
- Burger King Chicken Fries (12 pc): 340 calories, 20g protein
Questions people ask
The Dairy Queen Chicken Strip Basket (6 pc) has 1,300 calories, with 48g of protein, 139g of carbs and 61g of fat, according to the restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition information.
4 pc: 1,020; 6 pc: 1,300 calories.
The Chicken Strip Basket (4 pc) has 1,020 calories, 280 fewer, and still keeps most of the protein.
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