Shake, fast food, vanilla: Nutrition Facts
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Shake, fast food, vanilla contains 148 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium McDonald's shake, 16 fl oz (333 g) provides about 493 kcal.
Roughly 52% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 39% from fat and 9% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in beverages on FoodFactly, where the median is 48 kcal per 100 g across 369 foods.
100 g provides 51% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2), 11% of the Daily Value for copper and 11% of the Daily Value for Pantothenic acid (B5).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 148 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 6.5 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat C | 4 g | 20% |
| Cholesterol M | 23 mg | 8% |
| Sodium M | 81 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 19.6 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber M | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Total sugars C | 13.6 g | |
| Protein M | 3.4 g | 7% |
| Vitamin A M | 91 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin C M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K M | 0.4 µg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.026 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.66 mg | 51% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.21 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.56 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.06 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.22 µg | 9% |
| Choline M | 27.3 mg | 5% |
| Calcium M | 115 mg | 9% |
| Iron M | 0.46 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium M | 13 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus M | 98 mg | 8% |
| Potassium M | 166 mg | 4% |
| Zinc M | 0.57 mg | 5% |
| Copper M | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Manganese M | 0.035 mg | 2% |
| Selenium M | 3.2 µg | 6% |
| Fluoride M | 14 µg |
% 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 9%
- Carbohydrates 52%
- Fat 39%
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
- Protein3.4 gin the top quarter of beverages (median 0.07 g)
- Fiber0.9 gin the top quarter of beverages (median 0 g)
- Sugars13.6 gin the top quarter of beverages (median 7.4 g)
- Fat6.5 gin the top quarter of beverages (median 0 g)
- Saturated fat4 gin the top quarter of beverages (median 0 g)
- Sodium81 mgin the top quarter of beverages (median 13 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water69.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.32 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.058 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.15 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.16 g |
| Leucine M | 0.35 g |
| Lysine M | 0.27 g |
| Methionine M | 0.095 g |
| Cystine M | 0.038 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.17 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.12 g |
| Valine M | 0.19 g |
| Arginine M | 0.11 g |
| Histidine M | 0.09 g |
| Alanine M | 0.13 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.32 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 0.84 g |
| Glycine M | 0.074 g |
| Proline M | 0.39 g |
| Serine M | 0.23 g |
Individual fatty acids (29)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.26 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.2 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0.15 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.066 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.15 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.17 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.59 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 1.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.8 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.029 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.007 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.049 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.057 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.036 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 20:3 C | 0.006 g |
| SFA 13:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene M | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol I | 91 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (12)
| Water M | 69.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.86 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 620 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU I | 304 IU |
| Folic acid M | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 0 µg |
| Betaine M | 3.8 mg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk shake, fast food, flavors other than chocolate | 148 | 3.4 g | 19.6 g | 6.5 g |
| Milk shake, bottled, flavors other than chocolate | 148 | 3.4 g | 19.6 g | 6.5 g |
| Milk shake, fast food, chocolate | 150 | 3.7 g | 20.4 g | 6.7 g |
| Milk shake, bottled, chocolate | 150 | 3.7 g | 20.4 g | 6.7 g |
| Milk shake, home recipe, chocolate | 120 | 3.5 g | 13.5 g | 6.1 g |
| Milk shake with malt | 125 | 3.8 g | 13.6 g | 6.1 g |
| 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 |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in shake?
100 g of shake has 148 kcal. 1 medium McDonald's shake, 16 fl oz (333 g): about 493 kcal. 1 fl oz (20.8 g): about 31 kcal. 1 cup, 8 fl oz (166 g): about 246 kcal.
How much protein is in shake?
Shake contains 3.4 g of protein per 100 g (7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 11.2 g in 1 medium McDonald's shake, 16 fl oz (333 g). About 9% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beverages, that is among the highest quarter (median 0.07 g).
How many carbs are in shake?
Shake has 19.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.9 g of fiber and 13.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in shake?
Shake contains 6.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4 g is saturated (20% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does shake contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Riboflavin (B2) (51% DV), copper (11% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (11% DV) and Vitamin A (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in shake?
100 g contains 81 mg of sodium, 4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 173226. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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