Dairy Queen Strawberry Shake: Calories, Sizes & Details
The Dairy Queen Strawberry Shake is the fruity member of the core shake lineup — and the one DQ describes in the most appetizing terms. On its menu page, the company says it blends together ripe strawberries, milk, and creamy DQ soft serve, then finishes the drink with what it calls the essential whipped topping. Unlike the syrup-based flavors, this one starts with actual fruit.
The strawberries give the shake its signature pale-pink color and a flavor that reads clearly as berry rather than candy. It is still a sweet dessert drink — this is Dairy Queen, not a smoothie bar — but the fruit keeps it a touch lighter-tasting than the chocolate or caramel versions. At 490 cal for a Small, it is also the lowest-calorie shake among the four core flavors on DQ’s official nutrition table.
It comes in Small, Medium, and Large, and any size can be made as a malt. The malt version blends in malted milk powder for extra thickness and malted-milk flavor; DQ’s nutrition table lists that add-on at 60 cal (Small), 80 cal (Medium), or 110 cal (Large). Strawberry is also one of the flavors DQ pairs with whipped topping as standard, not as an optional extra.
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At a glance
| Detail | Strawberry Shake |
|---|---|
| Menu name | Strawberry Shake or Malt |
| Sizes | Small, Medium, Large |
| Base | DQ soft serve, milk, ripe strawberries |
| Finished with | Whipped topping |
| Malt option | Yes — malted milk powder blended in |
How it’s made
DQ’s published recipe is short: ripe strawberries, milk, and creamy soft serve blended together, finished with whipped topping. The drink is served cold in a cup with a straw. It is worth noting that the strawberry shake is distinct from DQ’s strawberry sundae topping or Blizzard mix-ins — here the fruit is blended through the drink itself. Browse the rest of the lineup in our shake flavors guide.
Prefer the classics? The Vanilla Shake is the plain base this drink builds on, while the Caramel Shake sits at the richer end of the menu.
Strawberry shake nutrition
Calorie figures below are taken directly from DQ’s official US nutrition table (figures current as of September 3, 2026). The strawberry shake is the lightest of the four core flavors at every size.
| Size | Calories |
|---|---|
| Small | 490 cal |
| Medium | 630 cal |
| Large | 800 cal |
As a malt, add 60 cal (Small), 80 cal (Medium), or 110 cal (Large), per the “Make It A Malt” entry in the same official table. To stack this against the rest of your order, use our calorie calculator or the full Dairy Queen nutrition hub.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a Dairy Queen Strawberry Shake?
A Small has 490 cal, a Medium has 630 cal, and a Large has 800 cal, per DQ’s official US nutrition table — the lowest of the four core shake flavors.
Is the DQ strawberry shake made with real strawberries?
Yes. DQ’s menu page says the shake is made by blending “ripe strawberries, milk and creamy DQ soft serve,” finished with whipped topping.
Can I order the strawberry shake as a malt?
Yes — it is sold as “Strawberry Shake or Malt.” The malt version adds malted milk powder (60 cal / 80 cal / 110 cal extra by size) for a thicker texture and malted-milk flavor.
Does the strawberry shake contain dairy or common allergens?
Yes — it is a dairy drink. DQ’s allergen table flags milk and soy for the strawberry shake. If you have a food allergy, confirm with the restaurant before ordering.
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Sources
- Dairy Queen official US nutrition page (dairyqueen.com/en-us/nutrition/treats/) — Strawberry Shake calories (Small 490 cal, Medium 630 cal, Large 800 cal), “Make It A Malt” add-on (60 cal / 80 cal / 110 cal by size), allergens milk and soy; figures current as of September 3, 2026. Verified October 2026.
- Dairy Queen official food & treats nutrition page (dairyqueen.com/en-us/nutrition/food-treats/) — corroborates the shake nutrition table. Verified October 2026.
- Dairy Queen Strawberry Shake or Malt product page (dairyqueen.com/en-us/menu/strawberry-shake-or-malt/) — official recipe description (ripe strawberries, milk, soft serve, whipped topping) and shake-or-malt option. Verified October 2026.