Dairy Queen Vanilla Shake (Medium): 660 calories
- 16gProtein
- 97gCarbs
- 23gFat
- 260mgSodium
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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 Vanilla Shake calories by size
| Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | Sat. fat | Sugar | Fiber | % of 2,000 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 520 | 13g | 73g | 19g | 200mg | 14g | 65g | 0g | 26% |
| Medium | 660 | 16g | 97g | 23g | 260mg | 16g | 85g | 0g | 33% |
| Large | 860 | 22g | 127g | 29g | 340mg | 20g | 112g | 0g | 43% |
The Dairy Queen Vanilla Shake (Medium) is about 33% of a 2,000-calorie day and 11% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
How the Vanilla Shake ranks
- The Vanilla Shake (Medium) is the 10th lightest of the 21 items in the Dairy Queen “Shakes & Malts” menu, and 11th for protein per calorie.
- Across the 127 items of the same kind we track at 6 chains, it is the 45th highest in calories; their average is 618 calories.
How to make a Dairy Queen order lighter
- Order the Banana Shake (Small) instead: 190 fewer calories, 13g protein.
- Order the Strawberry Shake (Small) instead: 170 fewer calories, 13g protein.
- Order the Vanilla Shake (Small) instead: 140 fewer calories, 13g protein.
- “Make it a Malt” adds 80 calories.
How long it takes to burn off
For a 155 lb person, the Dairy Queen Vanilla Shake (Medium) takes about 149 minutes of brisk walking, 69 minutes of running (5 mph) or 69 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 (Medium): 650 calories, 15g 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 Vanilla Shake (Medium) has 660 calories, with 16g of protein, 97g of carbs and 23g of fat, according to the restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition information.
Small: 520; Medium: 660; Large: 860 calories.
The Banana Shake (Small) has 470 calories, 190 fewer, and still keeps most of the protein.
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