Shake Shack Chicken Shack

Chicken Shack sandwich from Shake Shack with text '550 calories'.

White-meat chicken breast is breaded and cooked until crispy and juicy. Topped with lettuce, pickles, and a buttermilk herb mayo dressing, the Chicken Shack is served on a toasted Non-GMO potato bun.

Customize your sandwich order with additional toppings such as bacon or avocado.

One serving of the sandwich has 550 calories, 31 grams fat, 34 grams carbohydrates, and 33 grams protein.

Read this guide for a detailed overview of the calories and nutritional information in the Chicken Shack at Shake Shack.

Chicken Shack Nutritional Information

According to Shake Shack, the Chicken Shack sandwich is made with 100% cage-free chicken with no added hormones and no added antibiotics, and is served on a Non-GMO bun.

Daily Value

Daily value indicates how much of a specific nutrient is in the chicken sandwich, relative to the FDA-recommended daily limit. Use the %DV to compare foods and select the best option for your dietary goals.

As shown in the chart below, one serving is high in saturated fat and sodium.

Serving size: 1 Sandwich

% DAILY VALUE

Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients in a food is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).

%DV

Level

Saturated Fat

35%

Cholesterol

36%

Sodium

51%

%DV based on 2,000 calories

Calories

There are 550 calories in a Shake Shack Chicken Shack.

Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient in one sandwich:

  • 280 calories from fat
  • 140 calories from total carbs
  • 130 calories from protein

Approximately half of the total calories are derived from fat. Carbohydrates make up about 26% of the calories and the remaining 24% of the calories is from protein.

Chicken Shack Sandwich

% calories from fat, carbs and protein
Calories
CALORIES FROM fat
51%
CALORIES FROM CARBS
25%
CALORIES FROM Protein
24%

Calories and nutrition facts will vary for any substitutions or selected add-ons such as bacon or condiments.

The summary of calories by macronutrient above is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Shake Shack.

ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 550 CALORIES

  • Run 45 minutes
  • Swim 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Cycle 45 minutes

Total Fat

One serving contains 31 grams of total fat, including 7 grams of saturated fat. Based on a 2,000 calorie daily diet, that amount of fat in a single serving is high.

General guidelines from the FDA suggest consuming less saturated fat.

SUMMARY OF FAT PER SERVING

  • 280 calories from dietary fats
  • 51% of total calories
  • 60 calories from saturated fat
  • Zero trans fat

Compare nutrition facts in Grilled Chicken Wrap from Wendy’s and a Burger King Original Chicken Sandwich. Check the amount saturated fat and sodium before deciding which fast food sandwich is the best option for your dietary goals.

Sodium

As is often the case with fast food meals, there is a significant amount of sodium in this menu item. One chicken sandwich contains 1,170 milligrams of sodium.

That is about half the recommended limit for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).

Here is a summary of the nutrition facts for Shake Shack’s fried chicken sandwich.

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving: 1 Sandwich

Red indicates %DV is high.

Calories

550

%DV

Total Fat

31g

Saturated Fat

7g

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

110mg

Sodium

1170mg

Carbohydrates

34g

12%

Dietary Fiber

0g

0%

Total Sugars

6g

Protein

33g

%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.

Chicken Shack sandwich from Shake Shack with text '550 calories'.
One Chicken Shack sandwich has 550 total calories.

Allergens

Declared allergens in the fried chicken sandwich from Shake Shack include egg, dairy, soy, gluten, wheat, sesame, shellfish, treenut, fish, and peanuts.


Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.

Nutrition and allergens source: Shake Shake.

  • Chicken sandwich food image courtesy of Shake Shake.
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