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
Nutrition facts, including calories, are based on standard formulations and Shake Shack’s recipe for one order of cheese fries, excluding any extra add-ons or dipping sauce.
Calories in Shake Shack Cheese Fries
There are 710 calories in an order of Shake Shack Cheese Fries.
Calories by Macronutrient
Most of the calories are derived from dietary fats.
Here is a summary of the calories by macronutrient in one order:
% Calories by Nutrient
Over half (56%) of the total calories are derived from fat. Carbohydrates make up 37% of the calories, and the remaining 7% is from protein.
Per serving of fries
Calories per macronutrient are rounded estimates based on the nutrition facts information provided by Shake Shack. Calories may vary as a result of how the french fries are prepared.
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
Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.
Nutrition Facts
Review the table below for nutrition facts in an order of crinkle-cut fries topped with melted cheese from Shake Shack.
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Amount (%DV) per order of fries
Red indicates a high %DV.
|
Calories |
710 |
%DV |
|
Total Fat |
44g |
56% |
|
Saturated Fat |
19g |
95% |
|
Trans Fat |
0g | |
|
Cholesterol |
95mg |
31% |
|
Sodium |
1020mg |
44% |
|
Carbohydrates |
64g |
22% |
|
Dietary Fiber |
7g |
25% |
|
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.
Daily Value
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Daily Value (%DV) measures the amount of a nutrient per serving of food, relative to the recommended limit. Use %DV to compare and select foods for a balanced diet.
As shown in the chart below, cheese fries are high in saturated fat and sodium.
|
%DV |
Level | |
|
Saturated Fat |
95% |
HIGH |
|
Sodium |
44% |
HIGH |
%DV based on 2,000 calorie diet. FDA suggests a %DV of 5% or less is low and 20% or more is high.
Total Fat
One serving of cheese fries has 44 grams total fat, including 19 grams saturated fat. That is high on both counts.
The amount of total fat per serving has a 56% daily value.
Calculate Daily Value of Fat
To calculate %DV, divide the amount of a nutrient in one serving by the FDA-recommended daily limit.
An example is shown in the data table below. The 44 grams of fat in Shake Shack’s Cheese Fries account for over half (56%) of the recommended daily limit of 78 grams.
|
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 in an order of Shake Shack crinkle-cut fries with cheese. That’s 24% of the total calories per serving.
Summary of Fat in Cheese Fries
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 is high.
Based on general nutrition advice, adults should consume no more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium throughout an entire day. One order of cheesy fries is 44% of that daily limit.
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.
Fast Food Fries Nutrition Facts
Review the table below for a summary of nutrition facts and calories in french fries served at popular fast food restaurants.
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| Brand | Menu Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arby's | Curly Fries (Small) | 410 | 22g | 49g | 5g | 940mg |
| Chick-fil-A | Waffle Fries (Md) | 420 | 24g | 45g | 5g | 240mg |
| KFC | Secret Recipe Fries | 320 | 15g | 41g | 5g | 1100mg |
| Jack in the Box | French Fries (Med) | 430 | 20g | 58g | 5g | 780mg |
| Shake Shack | Fries | 470 | 22g | 63g | 6g | 740mg |
| Shake Shack | Cheese Fries | 710 | 44g | 64g | 12g | 1020mg |
| Shake Shack | Bacon Cheese Fries | 840 | 52g | 65g | 24g | 1570mg |
| Whataburger | Small Fries | 280 | 14g | 35g | 3g | 170mg |
Nutritional information is based on one serving.
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