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Shake Shack Vanilla Shake

Vanilla shake with straw and text '680 calories.'

The vanilla shake from Shake Shack is made with vanilla frozen custard and real vanilla.

Each regular shake has 680 calories, 36 grams fat, 72 grams carbohydrates, and 18 grams protein.

Read this guide for a complete overview of the nutritional information, calories, and ingredients in Shake Shack’s Vanilla Shake.

Vanilla shake with summary of nutrition facts and calories.

Vanilla Shake Nutritional Information

Nutrition facts are based on a single serving measured as one regular sized vanilla shake from Shake Shack.

Nutrition Info

680 Calories

Serving 1 Shake

% Daily Value

Saturated Fat

110%

HIGH

Sodium

19%

med

Total Sugars

71g

high

%DV based on 2,000 calories

The percentage daily value illustrates how much a specific nutrient in each serving contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories (the standard measure used by the U.S. FDA to provide nutrition guidance).

Calories

One Shake Shack Vanilla Shake has 680 total calories.

Here is a breakout of the total calories by macronutrient, per serving:

  • 320 calories from fat
  • 290 calories from total carbs
  • 70 calories from protein

Nearly half of the total calories are derived from dietary fats. Carbohydrates contribute about 43% of the total calories and the remaining 10% is from protein.

Shake Shack Vanilla Shake

% Calories from Fat, Carbs and Protein
Calories
fat
47%
carbohydrates
43%
Protein
10%

In select Shake Shack locations, a smaller 8 ounce shake is available. The Mini Vanilla Shake has half the calories, 340 in total.

To burn off the calories in a single milkshake, an average adult would run for approximately one hour. Here is a short list of how long it would take to burn 680 calories, based on type of exercise.

ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 680 CALORIES

  • Run 1 hour
  • Walk 3 hours 40 minutes
  • Play Tennis 1 hour 20 minutes

FAST FOOD MILKSHAKE NUTRITION REVIEW

Dietary Fat

Dietary Guidelines for Americans (published by the US Department of Health and Human Services) recommend limiting calories from saturated fat to less than 10% of total calories.

Saturated Fat

The 22 grams of saturated fat in one shake is significantly high. It exceeds the recommended limit for an entire day.

Saturated Fat is found in animal fats, baked goods, pizza, and vegetable shortening, among other food items. The FDA recommends choosing foods lower in saturated fat.

SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING

  • 320 calories from dietary fats (47% of total calories)
  • 200 calories from saturated fat
  • Zero trans fat

Sugars

One regular vanilla milkshake contains 71 grams of total sugars. That is high.

Sugars account for approximately 285 calories, about 42% of the total calories.

Many of the other milkshakes from Shake Shack contain even higher amounts of total sugars per serving.

  • Shake Shack Chocolate Shake has 69 grams of sugar
  • Shake Shack Cookies & Cream Shake 86 grams of sugar
  • Shake Shack Loaded Chocolate Cookies & Cream Shake has 108 grams of sugar
  • YOU SHOULD KNOW

If you select a malted shake, the Malt adds an additional 16 grams of sugar.

Sodium

Although this is a sweet treat, take note that one serving contains 430 milligrams of sodium.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Shake

Amount per serving

Calories

680

% Daily Value

Red indicates a high %DV.

Total Fat

36g

46%

Saturated Fat

22g

110%

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

235mg

78%

Sodium

430mg

18%

Carbohydrates

72g

25%

Dietary Fiber

0g

0%

Total Sugars

71g

Protein

18g

%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.

  • 22g saturated fat is very high for one menu item

Compare nutrition in a Chick-fil-A Banana Pudding Milkshake.

Allergens

A Vanilla Shake from Shake Shack is made with dairy, egg, gluten, soy, and wheat.


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 facts source: Shake Shack

  • Vanilla Shake image: Shake Shack. Original designs by Nutrition & Ingredients.

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