Steak ‘n Shake Triple Steakburger with Cheese
This cheeseburger is made with three pure beef patties and topped with melted American cheese. It’s served on a toasted bun and you can select additional toppings such as lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, and ketchup.
A Steak ‘n Shake Triple Steakburger with Cheese has 750 calories, 50 grams fat, 32 grams carbohydrates, and 40 grams protein.
Read this article for a complete overview of the nutrition facts, calories, ingredients, and allergens in the triple patty cheeseburger from Steak ‘n Shake. Don’t miss the section below on saturated fat.
Steakburger Nutritional Information
Calories
There are 750 calories in a Steak ‘n Shake Triple Steakburger with Cheese.
Calories are comprised of 50 grams of fat (61% of total calories), 32 grams of carbohydrates (17% of total calories), and 40 grams of protein (22% of total calories).
- Fat: 455 calories
- Protein: 165 calories
- Carbs: 130 calories
- Total: 750 calories
The breakout of calories by nutrient above is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label provided by Steak ‘n Shake from the restaurant. Calories may vary as a result of how the cheeseburger is prepared or due to additional toppings selected.
Dietary Fat
The triple steakburger has 50 grams of total fat, including 23 grams of saturated fat and 2.5 grams trans fat. That is a very high amount of saturated fat.
Saturated Fat
In fact, more than 200 calories are derived from saturated fat. Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting calories from saturated fat to less than 10% of total calories.
Based on that recommendation, one triple steakburger exceeds the limit of saturated fat for an entire for individuals who consume 2,000 or fewer calories per day.
Sodium
The amount of sodium in one triple steakburger is high. Specifically, there are 1,600 milligrams of sodium in one cheeseburger. That’s about 70% of the daily value.
Dietary Cholesterol
If you take a look at the table of nutrition facts below, you’ll notice there are more than 140mg of cholesterol in a single serving.
For reference, the FDA recommends a daily limit of about 310 milligrams of cholesterol (based on a daily diet of 2,000 calories).
With that in mind, one triple steakburger would account for nearly half of the daily value.
Dietary Cholesterol is found in dairy milk and cheese, processed meat, shellfish, cream cheese spreads, and other animal products.
An alternative steakburger with less dietary cholesterol, check out the single steakburger with cheese (50mg of cholesterol) or the double steakburger without cheese.
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 1 Steakburger with Cheese
CALORIES
750TOTAL FAT
50g(64%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
32g(12%DV)
PROTEIN
40g| Saturated Fat | 23g (115%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 3g |
| Cholesterol | 140mg (47%DV) |
| Sodium | 1600mg (70%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g (11%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 6g |
%DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Steakburger Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients in the steakburger patties, American cheese, and hamburger bun.
Steakburger Patties
The steakburger is made with 100% Pure Beef.
American Cheese
Here are the ingredients in the cheese.
Ingredients:Cultured Milk and Skim Milk, Water, Cream, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Color Added, Acetic Acid, Enzymes, Soy Lecithin.
Regular Bun
Here are the ingredients in the steakburger bun.
Ingredients:Enriched Bleached Flour, Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Wheat Gluten, Salt, Dough Conditioners, Malt, Yeast Nutrients, Calcium Propionate (for freshness), Soy Lecithin, Soy Flour, Whey, Enzymes, and Calcium Dioxide.
What is Calcium Propionate?
Calcium propionate, which is used in the steakburger bun, is an organic salt formed through a reaction between calcium hydroxide* and propionic acid. It is used to prevent the growth of mold and bacteria, which extends the shelf life of foods.
Calcium propionate is used by manufacturers in the production of various food types. The most common is breads, pastries, and other baked goods. You will also find the ingredient in cheeses, yogurt, alcohol, and processed meats, among other processed foods.
*Note: Calcium hydroxide (also known as slaked lime) is created when calcium oxide is mixed with water. It’s often used in pickling foods. Propionic acid is a fatty acid used in food preservation.
Allergens
The steakburger is made with ingredients that contain milk, soy, wheat gluten, and wheat.
Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Allergens, Nutrition Facts, Ingredients source: Steak ‘n Shake