Milk shake, home recipe, chocolate: Nutrition Facts
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Milk shake, home recipe, chocolate contains 120 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (224 g) provides about 269 kcal.
Roughly 45% of its calories come from fat, with 44% from carbohydrates and 11% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for milk shakes and other dairy drinks on FoodFactly (117 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 19% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 12% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 120 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 6.1 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.7 g | 19% |
| Cholesterol C | 20 mg | 7% |
| Sodium C | 52 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 13.5 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Total sugars C | 12.6 g | |
| Protein C | 3.5 g | 7% |
| Vitamin A C | 64 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.3 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.8 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.14 mg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.3 µg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.051 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.16 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.15 mg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.059 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 6 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.45 µg | 19% |
| Choline C | 19.6 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 118 mg | 9% |
| Iron C | 0.35 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 103 mg | 8% |
| Potassium C | 187 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.48 mg | 4% |
| Copper C | 0.052 mg | 6% |
| Selenium C | 2.1 µg | 4% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 11%
- Carbohydrates 44%
- Fat 45%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein3.5 gabove the median for milk shakes and other dairy drinks (median 3.4 g)
- Fiber0.5 gabove the median for milk shakes and other dairy drinks (median 0.4 g)
- Sugars12.6 gbelow the median for milk shakes and other dairy drinks (median 13 g)
- Fat6.1 gabove the median for milk shakes and other dairy drinks (median 6 g)
- Saturated fat3.7 gabove the median for milk shakes and other dairy drinks (median 3.6 g)
- Sodium52 mgbelow the median for milk shakes and other dairy drinks (median 59.5 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water75.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.22 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.17 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.17 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.11 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.066 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.15 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.17 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.59 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.74 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.065 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.001 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 12 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 63 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 75.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 1 mg |
| Theobromine C | 23 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 6 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Milk shake
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk shake, home recipe, flavors other than chocolate | 113 | 3.4 g | 11.4 g | 6 g |
| Milk shake, home recipe, chocolate, light | 97 | 4 g | 12.9 g | 3.3 g |
| Milk shake, home recipe, flavors other than chocolate, light | 92 | 3.9 g | 13.8 g | 2.3 g |
| Milk shake, fast food, chocolate | 150 | 3.7 g | 20.4 g | 6.7 g |
| Milk shake, fast food, flavors other than chocolate | 148 | 3.4 g | 19.6 g | 6.5 g |
| Milk shake, bottled, chocolate | 150 | 3.7 g | 20.4 g | 6.7 g |
| Milk shake, bottled, flavors other than chocolate | 148 | 3.4 g | 19.6 g | 6.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk shake with malt | 125 | 3.8 g | 13.6 g | 6.1 g |
| Shake, fast food, vanilla | 148 | 3.4 g | 19.6 g | 6.5 g |
| Beverages, chocolate syrup, prepared with whole milk | 90 | 3.1 g | 12.8 g | 3 g |
| Ice cream soda, flavors other than chocolate | 85 | 0.92 g | 14 g | 2.9 g |
| Nutritional drink or shake, ready-to-drink (Carnation Instant Breakfast) | 92 | 5.5 g | 12.9 g | 2 g |
| Ice cream soda, chocolate | 87 | 1 g | 15.2 g | 2.9 g |
| Beverages, milk beverage, reduced fat, flavored and sweetened, Ready-to-drink, added calcium, vitamin A and vitamin D | 77 | 3.1 g | 12.1 g | 1.8 g |
| White Russian | 181 | 2.2 g | 11.2 g | 7.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in milk shake?
100 g of milk shake has 120 kcal. 1 cup (224 g): about 269 kcal. 1 fl oz (28 g): about 34 kcal. 1 milkshake, 10 fl oz (280 g): about 336 kcal.
How much protein is in milk shake?
Milk shake contains 3.5 g of protein per 100 g (7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7.8 g in 1 cup (224 g). About 11% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other milk shakes and other dairy drinks, that is above the median (median 3.4 g).
How many carbs are in milk shake?
Milk shake has 13.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.5 g of fiber and 12.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in milk shake?
Milk shake contains 6.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.7 g is saturated (19% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does milk shake contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (19% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in milk shake?
100 g contains 52 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2705503. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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