Shake Shack Cheeseburger
This fast food cheeseburger is made with a grilled Angus beef patty and topped with melted cheese. The cheeseburger is served on a toasted Non-GMO potato bun.
A single patty Shake Shack cheeseburger has 440 calories, 24 grams fat, 25 grams carbohydrates, and 29 grams protein.
Customize your order with additional toppings such as fresh lettuce and tomato, pickles, or avocado.
Read this guide for a complete overview of the nutrition fact, calories, and allergens in Shake Shack’s popular cheeseburger.
If you order a side dish with your cheeseburger, check out the nutrition facts in the Shake Shack Crispy Crinkle Cut Fries.
Cheeseburger Nutritional Information
Shake Shack offers three options when ordering the cheeseburger: a single, double, or triple beef patty sandwich.
Nutrition facts, including calories, are presented based on a single serving measured as one cheeseburger, excluding any toppings or condiments.
Daily Value
The FDA suggests using the %DV as a barometer of whether a nutrient is low, medium, or high.
As shown in the following table, Shake Shack’s cheeseburger has a high level of saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium.
% Daily Value
Serving: 1 Cheeseburger|
SINGLE |
DOUBLE |
TRIPLE | |
|
Saturated Fat |
55% |
100% |
140% |
|
Cholesterol |
32% |
58% |
85% |
|
Sodium |
52% |
97% |
141% |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
Shake Shack’s beef sandwich is available in three sizes: Single patty, Double patty, or Triple patty. Each patty weighs approximately 4 ounces.
Here are the total calories in each available size cheeseburger on the menu:
Calories by Macronutrient
Half or more of the total calories are derived from dietary fats. Protein makes up approximately 30% of the total and the remaining calories are from carbs.
Calories by macronutrient varies depending on size because of the extra beef patties in the double and triple cheeseburgers.
For example, dietary fats contribute up to 57% of calories in the triple cheeseburger, 7 points higher than in the single patty sandwich.
The following table illustrates the estimated number of calories from fat, total carbs, and protein for each size option of the fast food cheeseburger offered at Shake Shack.
Shake Shack Cheeseburger
Calories (% of Total) by Macronutrient|
Single |
Double |
Triple | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Calories from Fat |
220 (50%) |
385 (55%) |
545(57%) |
|
Calories from Total Carbs |
100 (23%) |
105 (15%) |
105 (11%) |
|
Calories from Protein |
120 (27%) |
210 (30%) |
300 (32%) |
|
Total Calories |
440 |
700 |
950 |
Calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Shake Shack. Actual calories in a meal may vary by location, as a result of how the burger is prepared, and due to topping choices.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Cheeseburger
Amount per serving (%DV)
Red indicates %DV is high.|
SINGLE |
DOUBLE |
TRIPLE | |
|
Calories |
440 |
700 |
950 |
|
Total Fat |
24g (31%) |
42g (54%) |
60g (77%) |
|
Saturated Fat |
11g (55%) |
20g (100%) |
28g (140%) |
|
Trans Fat |
1g |
2g |
2.5g |
|
Cholesterol |
95mg (32%) |
175mg (58%) |
255mg (85%) |
|
Sodium |
1200mg (52%) |
2220mg (97%) |
3250mg (141%) |
|
Carbohydrates |
25g (9%) |
25g (9%) |
26g (9%) |
|
Dietary Fiber |
0g (0%) |
0g (0%) |
2g (7%) |
|
Total Sugars |
5g |
5g |
6g |
|
Protein |
29g |
51g |
73g |
%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.
Total Fat
As mentioned above, even the smallest Shake Shack cheeseburger has a high amount of fat. Specifically, the Single contains 24 grams of total fat, including 11 grams of saturated fat.
For reference, Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting calories from saturated fat to no more than 10% of total calories.
With that general guidance in mind, note that saturated fat in the standard single cheeseburger contributes 100 calories, approximately 23% of the 440 total calories.
High Level of Sodium
One single patty cheeseburger has 1,200 milligrams of sodium. That’s high. It’s about half the total daily value recommended by the FDA.
Allergens
The cheeseburger at Shake Shack includes ingredients that contain milk, wheat, soy, sesame, gluten.
Fast Food Cheeseburgers Nutrition
Here is a chart that you can use to compare the nutrition facts in popular fast food cheeseburgers.
Use the arrows in the top row to select and sort a category, including restaurant, menu item, or nutrient.
| Restaurant | Menu Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Double Cheeseburger | 400 | 21g | 30g | 24g | 810mg |
| Dairy Queen | Cheeseburger | 400 | 18g | 36g | 22g | 910mg |
| Five Guys | Cheeseburger | 980 | 67g | 40g | 53g | 1210mg |
| McDonald's | Cheeseburger | 300 | 13g | 31g | 15g | 720mg |
| Shake Shack | Cheeseburger | 440 | 24g | 25g | 29g | 1200mg |
| Wendy's | Double Stack Cheeseburger | 400 | 23g | 25g | 23g | 760mg |
| Whataburger | Bacon & Cheese | 750 | 37g | 62g | 39g | 1910mg |
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.
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