How we scored it
This product is heavily processed with multiple harmful ingredients, including high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors, and various emulsifiers and stabilizers. The presence of these additives significantly detracts from its nutritional quality.
Nutrition facts
| Per 1 medium shake | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 710 | |
| Total fat | 23g | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans fat | 1g | |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 290mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrate | 110g | 40% |
| Dietary fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugars | 96g | |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
Dairy Queen's published nutrition. Percentages are of the daily value on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Key ingredients
8SugarBad
Sugar is added for sweetness but can contribute to excess calorie intake and health concerns when consumed in large amounts.
See more about Sugar →Corn SyrupBad
Corn syrup is a sweetener that adds sugar calories and may impact blood sugar levels negatively.
See more about Corn Syrup →Mono and DiglyceridesBad
These are emulsifiers used to improve texture but are processed additives with potential health concerns.
See more about Mono and Diglycerides →Artificial FlavorBad
Artificial flavors are synthetic additives used to enhance taste but lack natural nutritional value.
See more about Artificial Flavor →Polysorbate 80Bad
This emulsifier is used to improve texture but is a processed additive with potential health concerns.
See more about Polysorbate 80 →CarrageenanBad
Carrageenan is a thickener that has been linked to inflammation in some studies, leading to its negative perception.
See more about Carrageenan →High Fructose Corn SyrupBad
This sweetener adds sugar calories and is often associated with negative health effects when consumed excessively.
See more about High Fructose Corn Syrup →Potassium SorbateBad
Potassium sorbate is a preservative used to prevent spoilage but is a processed additive with potential health concerns.
See more about Potassium Sorbate →More desserts at Dairy Queen
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