Chick-fil-A Vanilla Milkshake
A creamy hand-spun vanilla milkshake that is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
One vanilla milkshake from Chick-fil-A has 580 calories, 23 grams fat, 82 grams carbohydrates, and 13 grams protein.
This is your guide to learn more about the calories, nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergens in the popular vanilla milkshake served at Chick-fil-A restaurant.
Vanilla Milkshake Nutritional Information
Nutritional summary, including calories, are presented based on a single serving measured as one milkshake (including the whipped cream and a cherry) with a net weight of 409 grams.
Nutrition Info
580 Calories
% Daily Value
|
Saturated Fat |
75% |
HIGH |
|
Sodium |
17% |
med |
|
Total Sugars |
80g |
high |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Percentage daily value (%DV) illustrates how much a specific nutrient in the milkshake contributes to a 2,000 calorie daily diet (the standard measure used by the U.S. FDA).
Calories
A Chick-fil-A Vanilla Milkshake has 580 calories, which includes 60 calories in the whipped cream and 5 calories from the cherry.
Here is a summary of the number 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.
Chick-fil-A Vanilla Milkshake
% Calories from Fat, Carbs and ProteinEnjoy this old-fashioned favorite after a Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Sandwich.
The 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.
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 580 CALORIES
Total Fat
There are 23 grams of total fat per serving, including 15 grams of saturated fat and one gram of trans fat. That is high.
Saturated Fat
That is a significant amount of saturated fat, especially for one menu item.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting calories from saturated fat to no more than 10% of total calories.
To that end, take note that one milkshake has about 135 calories from saturated fat. That’s 23% of the total 580 calories.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY 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
Unfortunately, Chick-fil-A does not currently provide a breakout of the Added Sugars (vs Natural Sugars) in this sweet treat.
However, it’s still worth noting that of the total 82 grams of carbohydrates, 80 grams are sugars.
Moreover, you can review the list of ingredients to make an educated guess about the composition of added sugars vs natural sugars.
Added Sugars
Added sugars refer to the sugars that are added to foods during processing and otherwise not found naturally in the ingredients.
Check the list of ingredients for a Chick-fil-A vanilla milkshake. 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.
Added sugars include sugar, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, and brown sugar
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Milkshake
Amount per serving
|
Calories |
580 |
% Daily Value
|
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.
Ingredients and Allergens in Vanilla Milkshake
Ingredients
Here is the complete list of ingredients in a Chick-fil-A Vanilla Milkshake.
Milkshake Base
Ingredients: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.
Whipped Cream
Ingredients:Cream, Milk, Sugar, Sorbitol, Mono and Diglycerides, Natural Flavor, Carrageenan, and Nitrous Oxide as whipping propellant.
Cherry
Ingredients:Cherries, Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Sulfur Dioxide, FD&C Red #40, Citric Acid, and Malic Acid.
What is Potassium Sorbate?
Potassium Sorbate (one of the ingredients in the Chick-fil-A cherry) is an inorganic, chemical additive used to inhibit the growth of molds, yeast, and fungi.
It’s an odorless salt manufactured from sorbic acid and potassium hydroxide.
This additive is used to increase the shelf life of juices, pickles, ice cream, wine, and yogurt, as well as many other food items and pet food products.
It’s an ingredient in the cherry topper on Chick-fil-A’s vanilla milkshake. Potassium Sorbate is also used in the following foods:
Allergens
The vanilla milkshake at Chick-fil-A restaurant is made with dairy.
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.
My all time favorite cheat day treat!
Mine, too!
60 calories in the whipped cream?!