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.
One order of cheese fries contains 710 calories, 44 grams total fat, 64 grams carbohydrates, and 12 grams protein.
Read this fast food nutrition report for an overview of the nutritional information, calories, and allergens in Shake Shack Cheese Fries.
Cheese Fries Nutritional Information
Nutritional information is presented based on a single serving measured as one order of cheese fries.
Daily Value
Daily value (%DV) indicates how much of a specific nutrient is in one standard order of cheese fries, relative to the recommended daily limit (based on a 2,000 calorie diet). Use %DV to compare menu items and balance food choices throughout the day.
As shown in the table below, an order of Shake Shack fries topped with cheese is high in saturated fat and sodium.
Serving size: 1 Order
% DAILY VALUE
Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients in a food is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).
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%DV |
Level | |
|---|---|---|
|
Saturated Fat |
95% |
HIGH |
|
Cholesterol |
31% |
HIGH |
|
Sodium |
44% |
HIGH |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
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:
The highest proportion of the total calories is derived from dietary fat. Carbohydrates make up approximately 37% and the balance is from protein.
Shake Shack Cheese Fries
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinThe 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.
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 710 CALORIES
Total Fat
One serving of the cheese fries has 44 grams total fat, including 19 grams saturated fat. That is high.
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).
SUMMARY OF FAT PER SERVING
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.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving: 1 Order
Red indicates %DV is high.
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Calories |
710 |
|
%DV | ||
|
Total Fat |
44g |
56% |
|
Saturated Fat |
19g |
95% |
|
Trans Fat |
0g | |
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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.
Allergens
The ingredients used in Shake Shack Cheese Fries contain milk, soy, and gluten.
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 French Fries
French Fries Nutrition Facts Comparison
Review the table below for a summary of nutrition facts and calories in french fries served at popular fast food restaurants.
| Brand | Menu Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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, ingredients source: Shake Shake.