McDonald’s Medium Chocolate Milkshake Nutrition
One medium chocolate milkshake from McDonald’s restaurant has 650 calories, 17 grams fat, 107 grams carbohydrates, and 15 grams protein.
Read this guide for a complete overview of the nutritional information, ingredients, and allergens in McDonald’s chocolate shake. Don’t miss the section below on total sugars.
Calories and Nutrition Facts
Reference to percentage daily values (% DV) illustrates how much a nutrient in the chocolate milkshake contributes to a 2,000 calorie daily diet (the standard measure used by the FDA).
Here are the nutrition facts in a medium sized chocolate shake from McDonald’s fast food restaurant.
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 1 Medium Shake
CALORIES
650TOTAL FAT
17g(22%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
107g(39%DV)
PROTEIN
15g| Saturated Fat | 11g (55%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 1g |
| Cholesterol | 65mg (22%DV) |
| Sodium | 310mg (13%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g (3%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 85g |
| Added Sugars | 68g (137%DV) |
%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.
Calories
There are 650 calories in a medium-sized chocolate shake.
Over 60% of the calories are derived from carbohydrates. Dietary fat makes up one quarter of the total calories and the remaining 10% is from protein.
- Fat: 160 calories
- Carbs: 430 calories
- Protein: 60 calories
- Total: 650 calories per serving
The summary of calories by nutrient is rounded and based on the nutrition facts provided by McDonald’s. Calories may vary as a result of how the shake is prepared.
Calories in Small and Large
A small chocolate shake has 520 calories (130 fewer calories than a medium), and a size large shake has 800 calories (150 more calories than a medium).
Total Fat
One medium-sized chocolate shake has 17 grams total fat, including 11 grams saturated fat. That is high for one menu item. Total fat exceeds 20% daily value (based on 2,000 calories).
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
According to the FDA, a DV of 20% or greater of a nutrient per serving is considered high. With that in mind, the amount of total fat in a chocolate shake has a 22% daily value.
The 11g of saturated fat has a daily value of 55% (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
Sugars
Let’s review the amount of sugars in one milkshake.
A medium-sized chocolate shake has 85 grams of total sugars, including 68 grams of added sugars. That is significant.
Added Sugars
Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting calories from added sugars to 10% of total calories.
The amount of added sugars in one serving exceeds the recommended limit for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
To be specific, 68 grams of added sugars is 137% of the recommended 50 gram daily limit.
Total Amount of Sugar
As you review the list of ingredients below, take note that sugar is a dominant ingredient. It’s listed as a top four ingredient in each of the three components of this sweet treat: the ice cream, the chocolate syrup, and the whipped cream.
Here is a summary of the total sugars in a McDonald’s chocolate milkshake, by size.
TOTAL SUGARS BY SIZE MILKSHAKE
Ingredients and Allergens
McDonald’s Chocolate Shake Ingredients
Here is the complete list of ingredients in McDonald’s chocolate milkshake.
Vanilla Reduced Fat Ice Cream
Ingredients: Milk, Sugar, Cream, Corn Syrup, Natural Flavor, Mono And Diglycerides, Cellulose Gum, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, and Vitamin A Palmitate.
Chocolate Syrup
Ingredients: Sugar, Corn Syrup, Water, Glycerin, Cocoa (processed with alkali), Fruit And Vegetable Juice (color), Salt, Natural Flavors, and Potassium Sorbate (preservative).
Whipped Light Cream
Ingredients: Cream, Nonfat Milk, Milk, Liquid Sugar, Mono And Diglycerides, Natural Flavors, and Carrageenan. Whipping Propellant (nitrous oxide).
What is Carrageenan?
Historically, the Irish extracted carrageenan from Irish moss as a remedy for respiratory diseases.
It’s now commonly derived from multiple varieties of red algae (marine seaweeds) and used in various industries.
Food processors use the jellying properties of carrageenan as a thickening or stabilizing agent.
Carrageenan is commonly found in cheese and dairy products such as cottage cheese, chocolate milk, ice cream, almond milk, and creamers.
Other fast food menu items and packaged foods that contain carrageenan include:
Allergens
The chocolate shake is made with milk.
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: McDonald’s.
