Steak 'n Shake Frisco Melt Nutrition Review

Steak ‘n Shake makes its steakburgers and steak sandwiches with 100% pure beef. The Frisco Melt includes two patties and two types of cheese, including American and Swiss.

The Frisco Melt differs from other cheeseburgers on the menu because it’s served on toasted buttery sourdough bread instead of a roll. Guests select from a variety of toppings such as bacon or tomato.

There are 960 calories, 63 grams fat, 56 grams carbohydrates, and 38 grams protein in one Steak ‘n Shake Frisco Melt.

This is your guide to learn more about the calories, nutrition facts, and allergens in the sandwich.

Frisco Melt Nutritional Information

Nutrition facts are based on a single serving measured as one standard sandwich before any additional toppings or substitutions.

Daily Value

Daily value (%DV) illustrates the amount of a specific nutrient in one sandwich, relative to the recommended daily limit. Use %DV to compare foods and select the best option for a balanced diet..

Review the chart below, which shows that a Steak ‘n Shake Frisco Melt 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	125%	HIGH
Sodium	67%	HIGH

%DV based on 2,000 calories

25g saturated fat exceeds the recommended daily limit
1,530mg sodium in the sandwich is 67% of the suggested limit for an entire day

Calories

There are 960 Calories in a Steak ‘n Shake Frisco Melt.

Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient, per sandwich:

575 calories from fat
230 calories from total carbs
155 calories from protein

The highest proportion of total calories (60%) is derived from dietary fats. Carbohydrates make up approximately 24% and the remaining 16% balance is from protein.

Frisco Melt

% calories from fat, carbs and protein

60% FAT

24% CARBS

16% PROTEIN

A Frisco Melt is one of the highest calorie food items on the Steak ‘n Shake menu. For a lower calorie option, order a Steakburger with cheese or the Steak ‘n Shake Original Double.

The summary of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Steak ‘n Shake fast food restaurant. Calories may vary as a result of how the sandwich is prepared.

FITNESS TIME TO BURN 960 CALORIES

Golf (carry clubs) 2 hours 30 minutes
Swim 2 hours 20 minutes
Play Tennis 2 hours

Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.

Total Fat

Steak ‘n Shake’s Frisco Melt contains 63 grams of total fat, including 25 grams of saturated fat. That is very high for a single menu item.

Total fats and saturated fat have a 81% DV and 125% DV, respectively, per serving (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).

	Daily Limit*	Amount per Burger	Daily Value
Total Fat	78g	63g	81%
Saturated Fat	20g	25g	125%

*Based on FDA general nutrition advice for adult following 2,000 calorie daily diet.

Moreover, each sandwich contains two grams of trans fatty acids.

SUMMARY OF FAT PER SERVING

575 calories from dietary fats
60% of total calories
230 calories from saturated fat
2 grams trans fat

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Steak 'n Shake Frisco Melt sandwich. — There are 960 calories in one Frisco Melt sandwich.

Nutrition Facts

Amount (%DV) per Sandwich

Red indicates a high %DV.

Calories	960
		%DV
Total Fat	63g	81%
Saturated Fat	25g	125%
Trans Fat	2g
Cholesterol	140mg	47%
Sodium	1530mg	67%
Carbohydrates	56g	20%
Dietary Fiber	2g	7%
Total Sugars	12g
Protein	38g

%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.

Frisco Melt Ingredients and Allergens

YOU SHOULD KNOW

This section is for reference and informational purposes only. Steak ‘n Shake in the process of adjusting its recipes to remove seed oils. The ingredients listed below for the bun and cheese recipes were provided in late 2023. We will update our records and nutrition guide as soon as additional information becomes available.

Ingredients

Steakburgers at Steak ‘n Shake are made with 100% pure beef. Here are the ingredients in the bread, cheese, and sauce used to make this sandwich.

Frisco Melt Ingredients

Sourdough Bread

Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Yeast, High Fructose Syrup, and contains 2% or less of the following: Soybean Oil, Sugar, Salt, Fumaric Acid, Vinegar, Malic Acid, Lactic Acid, Acetic Acid, Sodium Diacetate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Dough Conditioners (Mono and Diglycerides, Ascorbic Acid, Azodicarbonamide, L-Cysteine, Hydrochloride, Calcium Peroxide), Wheat Gluten, Yeast Nutrients (Calcium Sulfate, Ammonium Chloride), Tricalcium Phosphate, Calcium Salts, Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Soy Lecithin, Corn Starch, Xanthan Gum, Enzymes, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Calcium Propionate and Potassium Sorbate (to retain freshness)

American Cheese

Cultured Milk and Skim Milk, Water, Cream, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Color Added, Acetic Acid, Enzymes, Soy Lecithin

Swiss Cheese

Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Powdered Cellulose. Aged over 60 days.

Frisco Sauce

Soybean Oil, Water, Vinegar, Egg Yolk, Sugar, Chipotle Sauce, Salt, Chipotle in Adobo, Chipotle Pepper Sauce, Natural Smoke Flavor, Garlic, Modified Food Starch, Spice, Xanthan Gum, Red Peppers, Ancho Chili Pepper, Red Bell Pepper, Polysorbate 60, Corn Oil, Onion, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Disodium EDTA, Maltodextrin, Sorbitol, Olive Oil, Hyrdolyzed Protein (wheat, soy), Paprika, Yeast Extract, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate, Natural Extractives of Turmeric and Annatto, Natural Flavor

Chipotle Sauce: Water, Sugar, Chipotle Peppers, Vinegar, Salt, Modified Food Starch
Chipotle in Adobo: Water, Chipotle Peppers, Tomato Paste, Vinegar, Salt, Oleoresin Paprika, Natural Flavor, Oleoresin Capsicum
Chipotle Pepper Sauce: Red Jalapeno Peppers, Vinegar, Sugar, Salt, Onions

Allergens in Frisco Melt

The Frisco Melt is made with ingredients that contain egg, milk, soy, and wheat.

Steak 'n Shake Frisco Melt, a beef sandwich with cheese, and summary nutrition facts.

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