Signature Turtle
The Signature Turtle is a rich and indulgent frozen custard dessert from Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. It combines fresh and creamy vanilla frozen custard with hot fudge, hot caramel, and toasted pecans for a classic sweet-and-creamy flavor combination. Freddy’s also describes the Signature Turtle as a fan-favorite dessert, with whipped cream and a cherry commonly finishing the sundae presentation.
Nutrition Facts
This is a brief review of the nutritional facts of the Signature Turtle. Because Freddy’s offers different sizes and formats, the detailed figures below use the Mini Signature Turtle Concrete as a consistent reference serving. Freddy’s official nutrition information lists this serving at 730 calories, 34 g total fat, 18 g saturated fat, 110 mg cholesterol, 320 mg sodium, 91 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, and 10 g protein.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 730 kcal | 36% |
| Total Fat | 34 g | 44% |
| Saturated Fat | 18 g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 110 mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 320 mg | 14% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 91 g | 33% |
| Protein | 10 g | 20% |
| Calcium | Not listed by Freddy’s | — |
| Iron | Not listed by Freddy’s | — |
The % Daily Values in the table are calculated using the FDA’s current Daily Values based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Nutrients Breakdown
This is a brief review of the Nutrients Breakdown of the Signature Turtle.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10 g | 20% |
| Total Fat | 34 g | 44% |
| Saturated Fat | 18 g | 90% |
| Carbohydrates | 91 g | 33% |
| Fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Calcium | Not listed by Freddy’s | — |
| Iron | Not listed by Freddy’s | — |
Ingredients Table
The Signature Turtle combines several classic frozen custard toppings. Freddy’s describes it as fresh and creamy vanilla custard with hot fudge, hot caramel, and toasted pecans. Freddy’s also describes the sundae presentation with whipped cream and a cherry.
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Vanilla Frozen Custard | Fresh and creamy vanilla frozen custard that forms the base of the dessert |
| Hot Fudge | Rich chocolate sauce that adds a warm, chocolatey flavor |
| Hot Caramel | Warm caramel sauce that adds buttery sweetness and contrast |
| Toasted Pecans | Crunchy toasted pecans that provide a nutty flavor and texture |
| Whipped Cream | Creamy topping commonly used to finish the Signature Turtle sundae |
| Cherry | Classic cherry topping used to finish the sundae presentation |
Allergen Information
As the Signature Turtle contains frozen custard, hot fudge, caramel, and pecans, allergen information is especially important for guests with food allergies.
Freddy’s allergen information identifies the Signature Turtle under its Sundae / Shake / Concrete allergen listing. The dessert contains tree nuts through pecans and milk through the frozen custard and dairy-based components. Freddy’s also warns that its restaurants prepare products containing peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, milk, egg, fish, and sesame and cannot guarantee that products are free from these allergens because of shared preparation environments.
| Allergen | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | Yes | Present in the frozen custard and dairy-based components |
| Tree Nuts | Yes | Pecans are a standard Signature Turtle topping |
| Peanuts | Possible Cross-Contact | Freddy’s restaurants handle peanut-containing products |
| Eggs | Possible Cross-Contact | Freddy’s restaurants handle products containing egg |
| Wheat/Gluten | Possible Cross-Contact | Freddy’s restaurants handle wheat/gluten-containing products |
| Soy | Possible Cross-Contact | Freddy’s states that its restaurants handle soy-containing products |
| Sesame | Possible Cross-Contact | Freddy’s restaurants handle sesame-containing products |
| Fish | Possible Cross-Contact | Freddy’s states that its restaurants prepare products containing fish |
| Shellfish | Not listed as a Signature Turtle ingredient | Ask the restaurant about current preparation practices if you have a shellfish allergy |
Anyone with a food allergy should review the current official Freddy’s Nutrition & Allergen Information and contact the restaurant before ordering, because Freddy’s states that recipes, suppliers, preparation methods, and product formulations can change.
Conclusion
The Signature Turtle is a classic Freddy’s frozen custard dessert built around creamy vanilla custard, hot fudge, hot caramel, and toasted pecans. It is especially appealing to anyone looking for a rich combination of sweet, creamy, chocolate, caramel, and nutty flavors.
For nutrition-conscious guests, portion size is important because the Signature Turtle ranges from 730 to 2,050 calories depending on the format and size listed by Freddy’s. The Mini Concrete provides 730 calories, 34 g of fat, 18 g of saturated fat, 91 g of carbohydrates, 72 g of sugar, and 10 g of protein.
