Shake Shack Cheese Fries

Shake Shack Cheese Fries

Shake Shack’s crinkle cut fries are cooked until crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, then topped with a special cheese sauce.

There are 710 calories, 44 grams total fat, 64 grams carbohydrates, and 12 grams protein in one order of fries.

Read this fast food nutrition report for an overview of the nutrition facts, calories, and allergens in Shake Shack Cheese Fries.

Cheese Fries Nutrition Information

Nutritional information is based on a standard serving of Shake Shack cheese fries.

Calories

There are 710 calories in an order of Shake Shack Cheese Fries.

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

  • 400 calories from fat
  • 260 calories from total carbs
  • 50 calories from protein

Over half (56%) of the total calories is derived from dietary fat. Carbohydrates make up approximately 37%, and the remaining 7% is from protein.

Shake Shack Cheese Fries

% calories from fat, carbs and protein
Calories
400 calories from fat
56%
260 calories from carbS
37%
50 calories from Protein
7%

The summary of calories per macronutrient above is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts information provided by Shake Shack. Calories may vary as a result of how the french fries are prepared.

Order of Shake Shack cheese fries with chart of calories by macronutrient.

Burn Off The Calories

An average adult would need to run at a moderate pace for approximately one hour to burn off the calories from an order of cheese fries.

Here is a list of the approximate times required to burn off the 710 calories, by type of exercise.

FITNESS TIME TO BURN 710 CALORIES

  • Run 1 hour
  • Swim 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Play Tennis 1 hour 30 minutes

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

Nutrition Facts

Amount (%DV) per Order

Red indicates a high %DV.

Calories

710

%DV

Total Fat

44g

Saturated Fat

19g

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

95mg

Sodium

1020mg

Carbohydrates

64g

Dietary Fiber

7g

Total Sugars

1g

Protein

12g

%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.

  • 7 grams dietary fiber
  • Zero trans fat
  • High in total fats, including saturated fats
  • High in dietary cholesterol
  • High in total carbs

Daily Value

Daily Value (%DV) measures how much of a specific nutrient is in one order, relative to the recommended limit.

Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more). Compare foods and balance choices based on your diet plan.

As shown in the chart below, Shake Shack’s Cheese Fries is high in saturated fat and sodium.

%DV

Level

Saturated Fat

95%

Sodium

44%

Cholesterol

31%

  • 19g saturated fat per serving is nearly equivalent to the daily limit (20g)
  • 1,020mg sodium is 44% of the FDA-recommended limit

%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Total Fat

One serving of cheese fries has 44 grams total fat, including 19 grams saturated fat. The amount of saturated fat has a 95% DV.

To calculate %DV, divide the amount of a nutrient in one serving by the FDA-recommended daily limit.

per Order

Daily Limit*

Daily Value

Total Fat

44g

78g

56%

Saturated Fat

19g

20g

95%

*Based on FDA general nutrition advice for an adult following 2,000 calorie daily diet.

Saturated Fat

Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting calories from saturated fat to no more than 10% of total calories.

There are 170 calories from saturated fat, approximately 24% of the total calories per serving.

Summary of Fat in Shake Shack Cheese Fries

  • 400 calories from dietary fats
  • 56% of total calories
  • 170 calories from saturated fat
  • Zero trans fat

Note: Saturated fats are found in processed meats, cheese, butter, tropical plant oils, and other foods. General recommendations suggest maintaining a diet with less saturated fat.

Sodium

A single serving of the french fries topped with cheese has 1,020 milligrams of sodium. That’s nearly half the suggested limit of 2,300 milligrams for an entire day.

Shake Shack Cheese Fries
Cheese fries: Shake Shack. Original design by Nutrition & Ingredients.

Allergens

The ingredients used in Shake Shack Cheese Fries contain milk.

If you have a food allergy, check the full allergen guide for Shake Shack’s menu and consult with your physician before deciding which food is right for you.

French Fries Nutrition Facts

Review the table below for a summary of nutrition facts and calories in french fries served at popular fast food restaurants.

<< Swipe table right to left for more nutrition facts

BrandMenu ItemCaloriesFatCarbsProteinSodium
Arby'sCurly Fries (Small)41022g49g5g940mg
Chick-fil-AWaffle Fries (Md)42024g45g5g240mg
KFCSecret Recipe Fries32015g41g5g1100mg
Jack in the BoxFrench Fries (Med)43020g58g5g780mg
Shake ShackFries47022g63g6g740mg
Shake ShackCheese Fries71044g64g12g1020mg
Shake ShackBacon Cheese Fries84052g65g24g1570mg
WhataburgerSmall Fries28014g35g3g170mg

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, allergens, food product image source: Shake Shake. Original designs by Nutrition & Ingredients for research and commentary related to fast food nutrition.

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