Chick-fil-A Vanilla Milkshake
A Chick-fil-A handspun vanilla milkshake has 580 calories, 23 grams fat, 82 grams carbohydrates, and 13 grams protein.
Read this guide for a complete overview of nutrition facts, calories, ingredients, and allergens in the popular vanilla milkshake served at Chick-fil-A restaurant.
Vanilla Milkshake Nutritional Information
Nutrition facts are based on a standard serving measured as one milkshake including whipped cream and a cherry.
Daily Value
Daily value (%DV) illustrates the amount of a specific nutrient in the milkshake, relative to the recommended daily limit. Use %DV to compare foods and choose a balanced level of nutrients throughout the day.
As shown in the chart below, Chick-fil-A’s vanilla milkshake has a medium level of sodium and is high in saturated fat.
Serving size: 1 Milkshake
% DAILY VALUE
Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).
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%DV |
Level | |
|---|---|---|
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Saturated Fat |
75% |
HIGH |
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Sodium |
17% |
MED |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
There are 580 calories in a Chick-fil-A vanilla shake, including 60 calories in the whipped cream and 5 calories from the cherry.
Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient in one shake:
The majority (56%) of total calories are from carbohydrates. Another 35% of total calories is derived from fat and the balance is from protein.
Vanilla Milkshake
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinThe breakout of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label sourced from Chick-fil-A. Calories may vary by location and/or as a result of how the milkshake is prepared.
FITNESS TIME TO BURN 580 CALORIES
Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.
Review the chart below for a summary of the nutrition facts in a Chick-fil-A vanilla milkshake.
Nutrition Facts
Amount (%DV) per Milkshake
Red indicates a high %DV.
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Calories |
580 |
%DV |
|
Total Fat |
23g |
29% |
|
Saturated Fat |
15g |
75% |
|
Trans Fat |
1g | |
|
Cholesterol |
90mg |
30% |
|
Sodium |
390mg |
17% |
|
Carbohydrates |
82g |
30% |
|
Dietary Fiber |
1g |
4% |
|
Total Sugars |
80g | |
|
Protein |
13g |
%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.
Total Fat
There are 23 grams of total fat per serving, including 15 grams of saturated fat. That is high. The amount of saturated fat is a 75% daily value.
To calculate %DV, divide the amount of a nutrient in one serving by the FDA-recommended daily limit.
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per Serving |
Daily Limit* |
Daily Value | |
|
Total Fat |
23g |
78g |
29% |
|
Saturated Fat |
15g |
20g |
75% |
*Based on FDA general nutrition advice for an adult following 2,000 calorie daily diet.
One milkshake has about 135 calories from saturated fat. That’s 23% of the total 580 calories.
For reference, Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting calories from saturated fat to no more than 10% of total calories.
SUMMARY OF FAT PER SERVING
Learn more about fast food nutrition to make informed decisions about your diet. Compare nutrition facts in Chick-fil-A’s chocolate flavored shake and Shake Shack’s vanilla milkshake.
Cholesterol
Each serving contains 90 milligrams of cholesterol. And while this is a sweet dessert-style drink, there are also nearly 400 milligrams of sodium in a single milkshake.
Total Sugars
Of the total 82 grams of carbohydrates, 80 grams are sugars.
Sugar is second in the list of ingredients.
Ingredients also include brown sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and corn syrup.
Check the nutrition facts in Chick-fil-A’s menu.
Ingredients and Allergens
Here is the complete list of ingredients in a Chick-fil-A Vanilla Milkshake.
Ingredients
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Milkshake Base |
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Whole Milk, Sugar, Nonfat Milk, Milkfat, Cream, Nonfat Dry Milk, Whey Powder, Natural and Artificial flavor, Water, Mono and Diglycerides, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Brown Sugar, Cellulose Gum, Corn Starch, Salt, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Calcium Sulfate, Caramel Color, Beta Carotene (color), Annatto (color) |
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Whipped Cream |
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Cream, Milk, Sorbitol, Natural Flavor, Nitrous Oxide (whipping propellant) |
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Cherry |
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Cherries, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sulfur Dioxide (preservative), FD&C Red #40, Citric Acid, Malic Acid |
Allergens
The vanilla milkshake at Chick-fil-A restaurant is made with dairy.
Check list of declared allergens in Chick-fil-A menu items.
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Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Chick-Fil-A. Product image courtesy of Chick-Fil-A. Original designs by Nutrition & Ingredients for purposes of research and commentary related to fast food nutrition.
My all time favorite cheat day treat!
Mine, too!
60 calories in the whipped cream?!