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Steak ‘n Shake Garlic Double Steakburger Nutrition

Double patty steakburger with cheese and garlic butter with text '730 calories'.

This double patty cheeseburger is made with pure beef and melted American cheese. It’s topped with garlic butter and served on a toasted bun that’s sprinkled with garlic salt.

According to the nutrition facts published online by Steak ‘n Shake, one Garlic Double Steakburger has 740 calories, 52 grams fat, 39 grams carbs, and 29 grams protein.

Read this guide for a complete overview of the nutrition facts, calories, and list of ingredients. We source the information directly from Steak ‘n Shake restaurant.

Steak ‘n Shake Garlic Steakburger Nutrition

Serving Size 1 Cheeseburger

Calories

740

% Daily Value

saturated fat

80%

HIGH

sodium

31%

HIGH

added sugars

8g

MED

%DV based on 2,000 calorie daily diet

Let’s start with a quick analysis of how each macronutrient (fat, carbs, and protein) contributes to the total calories.

Calories

There are 740 calories in double patty cheeseburger.

Here is a quick summary of the estimated number of calories from fat, carbs, and protein.

  • 470 calories from fat
  • 155 calories from total carbs
  • 115 calories from protein

Dietary fat contributes the largest proportion of total calories. About 20% of the total calories is derived from carbohydrates and the remaining 16% is derived from protein.

% Calories from Fat, Carbs and Protein

Calories
fat
64%
carbohydrates
20%
Protein
16%

Calories and nutritional content will vary for additional topping choices, if any selected. For example, select bacon, lettuce, onions, or other add-ons.

ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 740 CALORIES

  • Run 1 hour
  • Walk 4 hours
  • Play Racquetball 1 hour 30 minutes

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Total Fat

The Garlic Double Steakburger has 52 grams total fat, including 16 grams saturated fat. This is high.

Saturated Fat

Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting calories from saturated fat to no more than 10% of total calories.

With that in mind, take note that there are about 145 calories from saturated fat per serving.

  • 145 calories from saturated fat (80% DV)

Sodium

One serving also has 710 milligrams of sodium in each cheeseburger. That amount of sodium exceeds a 33% daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).

Cholesterol

One double garlic steakburger contains 100 milligrams of cholesterol.

For anyone who is managing their dietary cholesterol, but loves the Steak ‘n Shake menu, consider the Single Steakburger without cheese, which has significantly less cholesterol and sodium.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Burger

Amount per serving

Calories

740

% Daily Value

Total Fat

52g

Saturated Fat

16g

Trans Fat

2g

Cholesterol

100mg

Sodium

710mg

Carbohydrates

39g

14%

Dietary Fiber

1g

4%

Total Sugars

8g

Protein

29g

%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.

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Double patty cheeseburger from Steak 'n Shake with text of summary nutrition facts.

Ingredients in Garlic Double Steakburger

Steak ‘n Shake, owned by Biglari Holdings, no longer publishes the specific ingredients for menu items.

The following list of ingredients is for informational reference only. While some (or all) of the ingredients may still be used in the steakburgers, the following list was published in 2020.

When the restaurant reverts to disclosing the ingredients in its burgers, fries, and other food products, we will update this guide.

Steakburger Ingredients

The Steakburger patties at Steak ‘n Shake are made with 100% pure beef. Here are the ingredients in the rest of the Garlic Double Steakburger.

Knotted Bun

Here are the ingredients in Steak ‘n Shake’s knotted bun.

Ingredients:Wheat Flour, Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Wheat Gluten, Salt, Dough Conditioners, Corn Starch, Yeast Nutrients, Calcium Propionate (preservative), and Wheat Starch.

  • Dough Conditioners are made with monoglycerides, sodium stearoyl lactylate, and azodicarbonaminde.
  • Yeast Nutrients include calcium sulfate and ammonium chloride.

American Cheese

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

Bacon

Bacon is cured with the following ingredients:

Ingredients:Water, Sugar, Salt, Smoke Flavoring, Dextrose, Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Erythorbate, and Sodium Nitrite.

Garlic Spread

Ingredients:Soybean oil, Garlic, Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Water, Egg Yolk, Salt, Spices, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Disodium EDTA, Natural Flavor, Turmeric, and Apocarotenal.

Garlic Salt

Ingredients:Salt, Dehydrated Garlic, Sugar, Modified Food Starch, Dehydrated Parsley, Garlic Oil and Soybean Oil.

Ketchup

Ingredients:Tomato Concentrate made from Red Ripe Tomatoes, Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Salt, Spice, Onion Powder, and Natural Flavorings.

Mayonnaise

Ingredients:Water, Soybean Oil, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Egg Yolks, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Spice, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Calcium Disodium EDTA, Natural and Artificial Flavors, and Yellow 5.

Savory Seasoning

Ingredients:Salt, Spices, Dehydrated Garlic, Soybean Oil, Silicon Dioxide.

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What is Potassium Sorbate?

Potassium Sorbate is an inorganic, chemical additive used to preserve foods and drinks as well as other products in the marketplace. It’s an odorless salt that is manufactured from sorbic acid and potassium hydroxide.

The purpose of using potassium sorbate is to inhibit the growth of molds, yeast, and fungi to increase the shelf life of processed foods.

This additive is used in the production of juices, cheese, pickles, ice cream, wine, and yogurt, as well as many other food items.  You will also find potassium sorbate in pet food.

Double patty steakburger with cheese and garlic butter with text '730 calories'.
One garlic butter double steakburger with cheese has 740 calories.

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Brief Definitions of Select Ingredients in Steakburger

  • Acetic Acid, a carboxylic acid, is commonly used as a sour agent in vinegar, pickled vegetables and sauce.
  • Apocarotenal is an orange-red colored pigment carotenoid found in spinach and citrus fruits. It’s used to add color to processed cheeses and beverages.
  • Azodicarbonaminde is a chemical substance used as a whitening agent in cereal flour and as a dough conditioner in bread.
  • Calcium Disodium EDTA, an odorless crystalline powder, is used as a preservative to retain color. It is also commonly used to remove trace amounts of metal incurred during food processing.
  • Calcium Propionate is the calcium salt of propanoic acid used as a food preservative; often found in commercial bread and baked goods.
  • Calcium Sulfate is an inorganic compound used across multiple industries. In food production, it’s primarily used as a coagulant, firming agent, or for leavening.
  • Citric Acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid extracted from citrus fruits such as lemons, limes, and oranges.
  • Dextrose, a type of sugar nearly identical to glucose usually derived from corn or wheat, is often used as an artificial sweetener or preservative.
  • Mono and Diglycerides are fatty acids act as surfactants and are commonly used as emulsifiers in processed food.
  • Potassium Sorbate, an odorless and tasteless synthetically produced salt, is a chemical additive used as a preservative.
  • Silicon Dioxide, also known as synthetic amorphous silica (SAS), is generally used as a thickener or anticaking agent in food production.
  • Sodium Benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid primarily used as a food preservative and pickling agent.
  • Sodium Erythorbate is the sodium salt of erythorbic acid, a refined food-grade chemical similar to vitamin C.
  • Sodium Phosphate is a generic term used for a compound of sodium and phosphate.
  • Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, a natural food grade sodium salt, is often used as an additive to extend the shelf life of foods.
  • Sorbic Acid is a natural fatty acid commonly used as a preservative to prevent growth of yeast, molds, and bacteria.
  • Soy Lecithin is a food additive derived from raw soybeans that is generally used as an emulsifier.
  • Sodium Nitrite is an inorganic water soluble compound commonly used as a preservative in cured meat products.
  • Xanthan Gum is a polysaccharide used in the food industry as an emulsifier, thickening agent, and stabilizer.

Allergens

A Garlic Steakburger is made with iegg, milk, 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.

Allergens, Nutrition Facts, Ingredients source: Steak ‘n Shake

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