Shake Shack Hot Dog

Hot dog in bun from Shake Shack.

Customize your hot dog with a variety of toppings such as cheese sauce, chopped onions, mustard, ketchup, or other options. Shake Shack’s 100% beef hot dog is served on a toasted Non-GMO potato bun.

One hot dog has 350 calories, 22 grams fat, 25 grams carbohydrates, and 16 grams protein.

Read this guide for detailed information about the calories, nutrition facts, and allergens in a Shake Shack hot dog.

Hot Dog Nutritional Information

Serving Size

Nutritional information, including calories, is based on a single serving size measured as one hot dog excluding any condiments or toppings.

Serving size: 1 Hot Dog

% DAILY VALUE

Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients in a food is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).

%DV

Level

Saturated Fat

50%

Sodium

34%

%DV based on 2,000 calories

Percentage daily value (% DV) illustrates how much a certain nutrient per serving contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories.

Calories

Excluding any toppings, one Shake shack Hot Dog contains 350 calories.

Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient, per serving:

  • 190 calories from fat
  • 100 calories from total carbs
  • 60 calories from protein

More than half of the total calories are derived from dietary fat. Carbohydrates contribute another 29% of the total calories and the remaining 17% is from protein.

Hot Dog

% calories from fat, carbs and protein
Calories
CALORIES FROM fat
54%
CALORIES FROM CARBS
29%
CALORIES FROM Protein
17%

The summary of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts information provided by Shake Shack.

FITNESS TIME TO BURN 350 CALORIES

  • Run 30 minutes
  • Walk 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Play Tennis 40 minutes

Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.

Lower Calorie Option

If you prefer a lower calorie, lower carb meal, order the hot dog served with a lettuce wrap in place of the bun. Customizing your order this way reduces the calories by 180 to 170 total calories.

Nutrition Facts

The following chart is a summary of the nutritional information in one Shake Shack hot dog.

Serving Size 1 Hot Dog

Amount per serving

Calories

350

% Daily Value

Red indicates a high %DV.

Total Fat

22g

Saturated Fat

10g

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

50mg

16%

Sodium

800mg

Carbohydrates

25g

8%

Dietary Fiber

0g

0%

Total Sugars

6g

Protein

16g

%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.

  • One serving has 800mg of sodium (34% DV)

Total Fat

One serving contains 22 grams total fat, including 10 grams of saturated fat. That is high.

  • 22g total fats is 28% of the recommended daily limit
  • 10g saturated fat is 50% of the recommended daily limit

One hot dog has 90 calories from saturated fat.

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

  • 190 calories from dietary fats
  • 54% of total calories
  • 90 calories from saturated fat
  • Zero trans fat
Hot dog in bun from Shake Shack.
One hot dog and bun contains 350 calories.

Allergens

The Shake Shack hot dog is made from 100% all-natural Vienna beef with no hormones and no antibiotics.

Hot dogs are served on a toasted non-GMO potato bun, which contains dairy, gluten, sesame, and wheat.

Fast Food Hot Dogs

The chart below provides a comparison of the nutrition facts in hot dogs offered at popular fast food restaurants.

As you can see, total calories in a fast food hot dog range from 330 to nearly 600, depending on add-ons such as cheese or chili.

Also take note of the amount of sodium. At the high end, the cheese dog from Five Guys contains over 1,400 milligrams of sodium. That’s more than 60% of the daily value.

RestaurantMenu ItemCaloriesFatCarbsProteinSodium
Five GuysHot Dog52035g40g18g1130mg
Five GuysCheese Dog59041g40.5g22g1440mg
Dairy QueenHot Dog33019g25g12g820mg
Dairy QueenChili Cheese Dog42026g28g18g1070mg
Shake ShackHot Dog35022g25g16g800mg

Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change recipes or formulations without notice. Check package labels and ask the product manufacturer or restaurant for the most up-to-date information. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide healthcare advice or dietary recommendations. Always consult your licensed physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.

Nutrition and allergens source: Shake Shake. Hot Dog product image courtesy of Shake Shake. Original designs by Nutrition & Ingredients for purposes of fast food research and commentary.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.