Shake Shack Cheese Fries: 710 Calories
Crinkle cut fries are cooked until perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and tasty on the inside, then topped with a special cheese sauce.
One order contains 710 calories, 44 grams total fat, 64 grams carbohydrates, and 12 grams protein.
Read this quick guide for an overview of the nutritional information, calories, and allergens in Shake Shack Cheese Fries. Don’t miss the section below on Saturated Fat.
Calories, Nutrition Facts, Allergens
Serving Size
Nutritional information is presented based on a single serving measured as one order of cheese fries. Percentage daily value (% DV) is a measure of how much a nutrient contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories.
Calories
There are 710 calories in Shake Shack Cheese Fries.
The highest proportion of the total calories is derived from dietary fat. Carbohydrates make up approximately 37% and the balance is from protein.
- Fat: 400 calories
- Carbs: 260 calories
- Protein: 50 calories
- Total: 710 calories per serving
The summary of calories per macronutrient above is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Shake Shack. Calories may vary as a result of how the french fries are prepared.
Total Fat
One serving of the cheese fries has 44 grams total fat, including 19 grams saturated fat. That is high. Significantly high for one side dish.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
Saturated Fat
Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting calories from saturated fat to no more than 10% of total calories.
To that end, it’s important to know that the cheese fries contain about 170 calories from saturated fat.
That’s 24% of the 710 total calories in one serving. And, it’s 95% of the FDA-recommended limit for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
Saturated fat is 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.
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 1 Cheese Fries
CALORIES
710TOTAL FAT
44g(56%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
64g(22%DV)
PROTEIN
12gSaturated Fat | 19g (95%DV) |
Trans Fat | 0g |
Cholesterol | 95mg (31%DV) |
Sodium | 1020mg (44%DV) |
Dietary Fiber | 7g (25%DV) |
Total Sugars | 1g |
%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.
Allergens
The ingredients used in Shake Shack Cheese Fries contain milk, soy, and gluten.
Comparison of Fast Food French Fries
The table below provides a summary of the nutrition facts and calories in french fries served at select fast food restaurants.
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Brand | Menu Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
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Arby's | Curly Fries (Small) | 410 | 22g | 49g | 5g | 940mg |
KFC | Secret Recipe Fries | 320 | 15g | 41g | 5g | 1100mg |
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 |
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, allergens, ingredients source: Shake Shake.