Shake Shack Cheeseburger Nutrition and Calories

This is my nephew’s favorite fast food cheeseburger. It’s 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 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. If you like a side dish with your cheeseburger, check out the nutrition facts in the Shake Shack Crispy Crinkle Cut Fries.

Cheeseburger Nutritional Information

Nutrition facts, including calories, are presented based on a single serving measured as one single beef patty cheeseburger before any toppings or condiments are added.

Reference to the percentage daily value (%DV) illustrates how much a specific nutrient in the cheeseburger contributes to a 2,000 calorie daily diet.

Calories

Let’s start with an overview of the total calories in this cheeseburger.

There are 440 calories in a Shake Shack Cheeseburger.

Here is a summary of the amount of calories per serving from fat, carbs, and protein.

Half of the calories are derived from fat. Protein makes up 27% of the total calories, and the remaining 23% is from carbs.

The breakout of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Shake Shack. Calories may vary by location, as a result of how the burger is prepared, or due to topping choices.

Calories by Size

While this food guide is focused on Shake Shack’s single cheeseburger, the beef sandwich is also available as a Double patty or Triple patty burger. Each patty weighs approximately 4 ounces.

Here are the total calories in each available size cheeseburger on the menu:

Total Fat

The Shake Shack cheeseburger has 24 grams of total fat, including 11 grams of saturated fat. That is considered high.

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 contributes about 100 calories, approximately 23% of the 440 total calories.

High Sodium

One cheeseburger has 1,200 milligrams of sodium. That’s a high amount of sodium in a single menu item. 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.

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 and allergens source: Shake Shake.