A small Dairy Queen Blizzard has 68 to 89 grams of sugar, about 17 to 22 teaspoons. The M&M’s Blizzard has the most and the Butterfinger, Turtle Pecan and Pumpkin Pie have the least. If you want a treat with less sugar, a kids’ cone, Dilly Bar or small sundae has a quarter to half as much.
Every number here comes from Dairy Queen’s U.S. nutrition information (current as of August 26, 2024, per DQ). DQ lists total sugars, which includes the natural sugar in milk, so it is not the same as “added sugar” on a grocery label. Teaspoons are grams divided by 4, rounded.
Sugar in every Blizzard, lowest to highest
| Blizzard | Mini | Small | Large | Small in teaspoons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfinger | 41 g | 68 g | 119 g | ~17 tsp |
| Pumpkin Pie | 41 g | 68 g | 112 g | ~17 tsp |
| Turtle Pecan Cluster | 42 g | 68 g | 132 g | ~17 tsp |
| Oreo | 39 g | 70 g | 121 g | ~18 tsp |
| Reese’s | 43 g | 72 g | 128 g | ~18 tsp |
| Cookie Dough | 46 g | 78 g | 151 g | ~20 tsp |
| Snickers | 45 g | 78 g | 138 g | ~20 tsp |
| Heath | 45 g | 79 g | 148 g | ~20 tsp |
| Mint Oreo | 45 g | 80 g | 141 g | ~20 tsp |
| Choco Brownie Extreme | 46 g | 81 g | 142 g | ~20 tsp |
| Royal New York Cheesecake | 53 g | 82 g | 135 g | ~21 tsp |
| M&M’s | 50 g | 89 g | 159 g | ~22 tsp |
The spread between flavors is smaller than most people expect. Most of the sugar comes from the soft serve itself, so the size you pick matters far more than the flavor. Going from a Small to a Mini cuts sugar by about 40%, while switching from the M&M’s to the Oreo flavor saves 19 grams.
Size matters more than flavor
- A Mini Blizzard has 39 to 53 grams of sugar.
- A Small has 68 to 89 grams.
- A Large has 112 to 159 grams. A Large M&M’s Blizzard has about as much sugar as 4 cans of regular soda, at roughly 39 grams a can.
If you love one flavor, order it as a Mini instead of switching to a flavor you like less. Sizes and prices are in our Blizzard menu.
Lowest-sugar treats at Dairy Queen
| Treat | Sugar | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| DQ Sandwich (per sandwich) | 17 g | 183 |
| Kids’ vanilla cone | 18 g | 160 |
| Kids’ chocolate dipped cone | 20 g | 200 |
| Dilly Bar (per bar) | 21 g | 223 |
| Small vanilla cone | 26 g | 220 |
| Small strawberry sundae | 34 g | 240 |
| Small hot fudge sundae | 36 g | 300 |
| Buster Bar (per bar) | 37 g | 475 |
A kids’ cone is the easiest swap. It is real DQ soft serve with about a quarter of the sugar in a Small Blizzard. A Dilly Bar is close behind and costs about $1.99. The novelty bars are sold in 6-packs, so those rows are DQ’s 6-pack figures divided by six.
Sugar in DQ drinks
| Drink | Small | Large |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate shake | 67 g | 128 g |
| MooLatté (caramel) | 69 g | 113 g |
| Tripleberry smoothie | 65 g | 104 g |
| Orange Julius | 48 g | 95 g |
| Misty Slush | 50 g | 85 g |
Fruit drinks are not low in sugar. A small Misty Slush has 50 grams, and a large Tripleberry smoothie has more than 100. The difference is that the slush has no fat and fewer calories. A large chocolate shake tops the list at 128 grams.
Sugar in a slice of DQ cake
DQ lists the whole classic 10-inch cake at 618 grams of sugar. Cut into 14 slices, that is about 44 grams a slice, about the same as a Mini Blizzard. More on sizes and servings is in our DQ cake prices guide.
How to cut sugar at DQ
- Go one size down. A Mini instead of a Small saves 26 to 39 grams.
- Pick a cone over a Blizzard. A small vanilla cone has 26 grams.
- Skip the whipped cream on a MooLatté or sundae.
- Share a Large. Split between two, a Large Oreo is about 60 grams each.
For calories, fat and allergens, see our DQ calories guide and allergen guide.
Frequently asked questions
Looking for a specific item? See the full Dairy Queen menu with prices for every Blizzard, burger, basket and cake.
Sources: Dairy Queen U.S. nutrition and allergen information, in-store menu boards and the DQ app. Prices are typical U.S. prices and vary by location. Last checked October 2026.