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Shake Shack Veggie Shack

Shake Shack vegetarian burger, the Veggie Shack.

The Veggie Shack™ is an all vegetarian burger style sandwich. The patty is made with vegetables and grains, including sweet potatoes, carrots, farro, and quinoa.

Note that although this menu item is vegetarian, it is not vegan because the sandwich is served with a slice of American cheese.

A Single Veggie Shack has 630 calories, 31 grams fat, 53 grams carbohydrates, and 20 grams protein. A Double patty Veggie Shack contains 910 calories.

This is your guide for a detailed overview of the nutritional information, including calories and allergens in the Veggie Shack.

Shake Shack Veggie Shack burger with text listing calories and nutrients.

Shake Shack Veggie Shack Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

The Veggie Shack is available in two sizes: Single and Double.

Nutritional information in this guide is based on one burger. Unless otherwise noted, a comparison between the Single Veggie Shack vs the Double Veggie Shack is provided.

% Daily Value

Serving: 1 veggie Burger
Red indicates %DV is high

SINGLE

DOUBLE

Saturated Fat

Cholesterol

13%

18%

Sodium

%DV based on 2,000 calories

Reference to percentage daily value (% DV) illustrates how much one nutrient per serving contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories.

Calories in Veggie Shack

There are 630+ calories in a Shake Shack Veggie Shack, depending on the size ordered. A Double Veggie Shack has 280 more calories compared to the Single, with approximately 210 calories in the extra veggie patty alone.

The highest proportion of calories is derived from dietary fats and total carbs.

The following table illustrates the estimated number of calories by macronutrient for each size option of the fast food vegetarian sandwich.

Calories (% of total) by Macronutrient

Single

% Double

Fat

305 calories (48%)

435 calories (48%)

Carbohydrates

230 calories (37%)

325 calories (36%)

Protein

95 calories (15%)

150 calories (16%)

Total

630 calories

910 calories

It would take nearly one hour of running to use up the 630 calories derived from the smaller version of Shake Shack’s veggie burger. Here is a short list of how long it would take an average adult to burn 630 calories, based on type of exercise.

ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 630 CALORIES

  • Run 50 minutes
  • Play Tennis 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Play Golf (with cart) 2 hours 30 minutes

Total Fat

As mentioned above, a significant portion of the total calories is due to the amount of dietary fat in one veggie sandwich.

Specifically, one serving of the single patty burger contains 31 grams of total fat, including 16 grams of saturated fat.

A Double contains an even higher amount of dietary fats. There are 41 grams of total fat in a single serving, including 27 grams of saturated fat.

  • Both the Single and Double Veggie Shack contain a high amount of dietary fats.

Saturated Fat

When you review the nutrition facts label displayed below (data is sourced directly from Shake Shack), you will notice that the amount of saturated fat in one Veggie Shack has an 80% daily value. That is very high for a single menu item.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Veggie Shack

Amount per serving (%DV)

Red indicates %DV is high.

SINGLE

DOUBLE

Calories

630

910

Total Fat

31g (39%)

41g (52%)

Saturated Fat

16g (80%)

27g (135%)

Trans Fat

0g

0.5g

Cholesterol

40mg (13%)

55mg (18%)

Sodium

1630mg (70%)

2730mg (119%)

Carbohydrates

53g (18%)

73g (27%)

Dietary Fiber

2g (7%)

3g (11%)

Total Sugars

8g

10g

Protein

20g

31g

%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.

Shake Shack vegetarian burger, the Veggie Shack.
There are 31 grams of fat in one Veggie Shack sandwich.

This is What’s on a Shake Shack Veggie Shack

The vegetarian sandwich is packed with mushrooms, sweet potatoes, carrots, farro, and quinoa. Farro is a whole-grain wheat that appears similar to barley and is high in protein.

  • Farro (pronounced FAHR-oh) is a variety of wheat that has been around for thousands of years. It has a rich, nutty flavor and is often used as an ingredient in breads and pasta.

Topped with American cheese, crispy onions, pickles and a special sauce, it’s served on a Non-GMO potato bun.

If you desire, you can “beef” up this veggie sandwich with even more vegetables, including cherry peppers or avocado.

Allergens

The Veggie Shack is made with ingredients that contain egg, dairy, soy, sesame, and tree nuts, wheat.  The sandwich also contains gluten.


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 and allergens source: Shake Shake.

  • Sandwich image courtesy of Shake Shake. Original design by Nutrition & Ingredients.

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