Shake Shack Vanilla Shake

The vanilla shake from Shake Shack is made with house-made vanilla frozen custard and topped with whipped cream.
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 Nutritional Information
Nutrition facts are based on a single serving measured as one regular sized vanilla shake from Shake Shack.
Daily Value
Daily value (%DV) indicates the amount of a specific nutrient in the vanilla shake, relative to the recommended daily limit. Use the %DV to balance food choices and select the best option for your dietary goals.
As shown in the chart below, Shake Shack’s milkshake is high in saturated fat and cholesterol.
Serving size: 1 Shake
% 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 19552_c2d9fe-4c> |
Level 19552_619846-04> |
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Saturated Fat 19552_c21106-14> |
110% 19552_1c7020-7a> |
HIGH 19552_105905-c5> |
Sodium 19552_bd1f15-60> |
19% 19552_587715-35> |
MED 19552_7387bd-01> |
Cholesterol 19552_a89313-3d> |
78% 19552_fe021d-a0> |
HIGH 19552_6d2e4f-ba> |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
There are 680 total calories in one Shake Shack vanilla shake.
Here is a summary the calories by macronutrient, per serving:
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.
Vanilla Milkshake
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinThe summary of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts information provided by Shake Shack fast food restaurant. Calories may vary by location or as a result of how the vanilla milkshake is prepared onsite.
Mini Vanilla Shake
In select Shake Shack locations, a smaller 8 ounce shake is available. The Mini Vanilla Shake has 340 total calories, half the amount of the regular size.
To burn off the calories in a single milkshake, an average adult would need to run for approximately one hour. The list below indicates how long it would take to burn 680 calories by running, walking, or playing tennis.
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 680 CALORIES
Fats and Sugars
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 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 very high. It exceeds the recommended limit for an entire day.
SUMMARY OF FAT PER SERVING
Note: Saturated fats are generally solid at room temperature. The nutrient is found in animal fats, baked goods, pizza, and vegetable shortening, among other food items. The FDA recommends that individuals choose foods lower in saturated 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.
Other milkshakes from Shake Shack contain even higher amounts of total sugars per serving. Here is a summary of total sugars by shake flavor.
If you select a malted shake, the Malt adds an additional 16 grams of sugar.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving: 1 Shake
Red indicates %DV is high.
Calories 19552_929ae6-5a> |
680 19552_74bc7e-b9> |
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%DV 19552_b0d14b-f7> |
Total Fat 19552_45f410-86> |
36g 19552_7025e3-b2> |
46% 19552_0a9369-ce> |
Saturated Fat 19552_1f2733-75> |
22g 19552_ad8ba2-48> |
110% 19552_cb7e9f-09> |
Trans Fat 19552_206684-60> |
0g 19552_8db984-bc> | 19552_803d55-5e> |
Cholesterol 19552_0915af-de> |
235mg 19552_cea6f0-b8> |
78% 19552_9a56fb-7d> |
Sodium 19552_9db3dd-e2> |
430mg 19552_0f8e39-96> |
18% 19552_900eed-bd> |
Carbohydrates 19552_078bc2-ba> |
72g 19552_708ddb-15> |
25% 19552_c9cd26-25> |
Dietary Fiber 19552_6f8400-86> |
0g 19552_7ccc34-42> |
0% 19552_dfca81-5d> |
Total Sugars 19552_55827f-0a> |
71g 19552_0767b0-59> | 19552_cdf800-b3> |
Added Sugars 19552_e73c0b-45> |
g 19552_973b28-31> |
% 19552_1f8cbf-c9> |
Protein 19552_b1a0bf-54> |
18g 19552_eb1d7f-bf> | 19552_ebfce0-9b> |
%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
A Vanilla Shake from Shake Shack is made with dairy and egg. Foods are prepared in shared spaces and there is a risk of cross contact with tree nuts.
If you have food sensitivities, check the full allergen guide for Shake Shack’s menu items. Discuss your concerns with your physician or the restaurant manager before ordering.
Fast Food Dessert Nutrition Comparison
Review the table below to compare the total calories, fat, and sugars in select fast food desserts.
Menu Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Sugars |
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Arby's Cherry Turnover | 390 | 13g | 65g | 40g |
Dairy Queen M&M Blizzard (Mini) | 370 | 12g | 58g | 50g |
Wendy's Chocolate Frosty | 310 | 9g | 49g | 41g |
Wendy's Peppermint Frosty | 320 | 7g | 58g | 50g |
Wendy's Chocolate Chunk Cookie | 330 | 16g | 43g | 25g |
Wendy's Sugar Cookie | 330 | 16g | 44g | 24g |
Chick-fil-A Vanilla Milkshake | 580 | 23g | 82g | 80g |
Chick-fil-A Chocolate Milkshake | 590 | 22g | 90g | 87g |
Chick-fil-A Chocolate Fudge Brownie | 393 | 21g | 47g | 35g |
Chick-fil-A Chocolate Chunk Cookie | 370 | 17g | 49g | 26g |
Chick-fil-A Icedream Cone | 180 | 4g | 32g | 25g |
McDonald's Vanilla Cone | 200 | 5g | 33g | 23g |
McDonald's Small Chocolate Shake | 520 | 14g | 85g | 67g |
McDonald's Hot Fudge Sundae | 330 | 10g | 51g | 44g |
McDonald's Baked Apple Pie | 230 | 11g | 33g | 14g |
Taco Bell Cinnamon Twists | 170 | 6g | 27g | 10g |
Taco Bell Cinnabon Delights | 170 | 11g | 15g | 9g |
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 facts and allergens source: Shake Shack. Vanilla shake product image courtesy of Shake Shack. Original designs by Nutrition & Ingredients for purposes of fast food research and commentary.