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Chick-fil-A Peppermint Chip Milkshake

Glass filled with Chick-fil-A peppermint milkshake, whipped cream, and cherry.

The limited time Peppermint Chip Milkshake at Chick-fil-A is served with whipped cream and topped with a cherry. This seasonal menu item is generally available between November and February. Enjoy it while you can!

One peppermint chip milkshake has 670 calories, 23 grams of fat, 109 grams of carbohydrates, and 11 grams of protein.

View this guide for an overview of the nutritional information, calories, ingredients, and allergens in a peppermint chip milkshake from this popular fast food restaurant. Don’t miss the section below on total sugars.

Peppermint Chip Milkshake Nutrition Facts

Nutrition facts, including calories, are presented based on a single serving measured as one milkshake with whipped cream and a cherry.

Nutrition Info

670 Calories

1 Milkshake

% Daily Value

Saturated Fat

75%

HIGH

Sodium

16%

med

Total Sugars

94g

high

%DV based on 2,000 calories

Reference to percentage daily value (%DV) illustrates how much a specific nutrient such as fat and fiber per serving contributes to a 2,000 calorie daily diet.

Calories

There are 670 calories in a Chick-Fil-A Peppermint Milkshake. That includes 60 calories from the whipped cream and 5 calories from the cherry.

Here is a summary of the calories by macronutrient in one milkshake:

  • 200 calories from fat
  • 430 calories from total carbs
  • 40 calories from protein

About 64% of the total calories are derived from carbohydrates, including sugars. Dietary fat contributes approximately 30% of the total calories and the remaining 6% is from protein.

Chick-fil-A Peppermint Milkshake

% Calories from Fat, Carbs and Protein
Calories
fat
30%
carbohydrates
64%
Protein
6%

ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 670 CALORIES

  • Run 1 hour
  • Play Racquetball 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Play Golf (with cart) 2 hours 40 minutes

Learn more about what’s in fast food to make informed decisions about the best options for your individual needs. Compare nutrition facts in the peppermint milkshake to Chick-fil-A’s Chocolate Milkshake and Icedream Cone.

Dietary Fat

There are 23 grams of total fat, including 15 grams of saturated fat and one gram of trans fat per serving.

Saturated Fat

According to the U.S. FDA, a nutrient with a 20% or greater daily value per serving is considered high.

To that end, 15 grams of saturated fat in one milkshake far exceeds the threshold. One serving has a 75% daily value. That’s based on a diet of 2,000 calories, the standard measure used by the FDA for general nutrition advice. Your calorie needs may differ.

SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING

  • 200 calories from dietary fats (30% of total calories)
  • 135 calories from saturated fat
  • 1 gram trans fatty acids
Chick-fil-A Peppermint milkshake and text listing nutrients and calories.
There are 670 calories in one milkshake.
  • 135 calories from saturated fat (20% of 670 total calories)

Cholesterol and Sodium

Each serving contains 80 milligrams of dietary cholesterol (27% DV).

Also note that while Chick-fil-A’s milkshakes are listed on the sweet treats menu, a single serving of the peppermint-flavored treat contains 360 milligrams of sodium (16% DV).

A Chick-fil-A Peppermint Chip Milkshake is made with Chick-fil-A Icedream® dessert.

Total Sugars

Chick-fil-A does not report Added Sugars separately from Total Sugars, which includes sugars found naturally in foods such as milk and fruit.

One serving of the milkshake contains 97 grams of total sugars.

  • 385 calories from sugars (57% of total calories)

Added Sugars

Added sugars refer to the sugars that are added to foods during processing or to sweeten the final product are reported on a nutrition facts label as “Added Sugars.” Examples of added sugars include sucrose, dextrose, corn syrup, and table sugar.

See below for the list of ingredients in this limited time Chick-fil-A milkshake. Notice that the milkshake base, whipped cream, and cherry all include a type of added sugar, including high fructose corn syrup, as one of the top three ingredients.

  • Sugar and Corn Syrup are one of the top three ingredients in the milkshake base, the whipped cream, and the cherry.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Milkshake

Amount per serving

Calories

670

% Daily Value

Red indicates a high %DV.

Total Fat

23g

Saturated Fat

15g

Trans Fat

1g

Cholesterol

80mg

Sodium

360mg

16%

Carbohydrates

109g

Dietary Fiber

1g

4%

Total Sugars

94g

Protein

11g

%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.

Glass filled with Chick-fil-A peppermint milkshake, whipped cream, and cherry.
(Milkshake: Chick-fil-A)

To compare across other fast food milkshakes, check added sugars in McDonald’s Chocolate Milkshake.

Peppermint Milkshake Ingredients and Allergens

  • Contains synthetic color Red #40
  • Added sugars include sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, powdered sugar, and high fructose corn syrup
  • Contains preservatives sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate

Ingredients

Here are the lists of ingredients in the milkshake, chocolate syrup, whipped cream, and cherry.

Milkshake Base

Ingredients in base:Whole Milk, Sugar, Nonfat Milk, Milkfat, Cream, Whey Powder, Nonfat Dry Milk, Water, Natural and Artificial flavor, Mono and Diglycerides, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Brown Sugar, Cellulose Gum, Salt, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Corn Starch, Calcium Sulfate, Caramel Color, Beta Carotene, Annatto, and Sodium Phosphate.

Peppermint Syrup

Ingredients in syrup:Corn Syrup, Water, Glycerin, Vegetable Juice (for color), Citric Acid, Natural Peppermint Flavor, Sodium Benzoate (preservative).

Peppermint Bark Chips

Ingredients:Sugar, Corn Syrup, Natural Peppermint Oil, Red #40, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Cocoa (may be processed with alkali), Whey Powder, Soy Lecithin, Vanilla, Powdered Sugar (sugar, corn starch), Corn Starch, and Silicon Dioxide.

Whipped Cream

Ingredients in whipped cream topping:Cream, Milk, Sugar, Sorbitol, Mono and Diglycerides, Natural Flavor, Carrageenan, and Nitrous Oxide (whipping propellant).

Cherry

Ingredients in cherry:Cherries, Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Sulfur Dioxide, FD and C Red #40, Citric Acid, and Malic Acid.

What is Sodium Benzoate?

Sodium Benzoate – used Chick-fil-A’s syrup and cherry topping – is the sodium salt of benzoic acid.

Because of its antifungal and antibacterial properties, sodium benzoate inhibits the growth of bacteria, yeast and mold. Accordingly, it is commonly used as a food preservative in processed food. Additionally, it’s often used as a pickling agent.

Processed food items that often include sodium benzoate include jams, fruit pulp, olives, beer, fruit, yogurt, and canned vegetables.

It’s listed as one of the ingredients in the cherry that tops the Chick-fil-A milkshake. Potassium Sorbate is also used in the following foods:

Allergens

The chocolate milkshake at Chick-fil-A is made with milk and soy.

Glass filled with Chick-fil-A peppermint milkshake, whipped cream, and cherry.

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.

Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Chick-Fil-A.

  • Product image: Chick-Fil-A. Original designs by Nutrition & Ingredients.

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