Shake, fast food, vanilla
FDC 173226fl oz (21 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 25 · -4 vs Beverages medianA fast food vanilla shake earns a Nutrient Density Score of 25 of 100, a Low band that ranks 30 of 60 in Beverages, just below the category's median of 29, with a good 10% DV of vitamin A per 100 g standing out among an otherwise simple dairy-and-sugar profile.
It is built to be sipped alongside a meal or as a stand-alone treat, thick enough to eat with a straw or spoon. No sodium, sugar, or fat limit is flagged for this one specifically, though at 148 calories per 100 g a large cup adds up quickly, so it is worth treating as dessert rather than a drink to have daily.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 148 kcal | 7% |
| Total fat | 6.5 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 4 g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 23 mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 81 mg | 4% |
| Carbohydrate | 20 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Sugars | 14 g | |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% |
| Potassium | 166 mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 115 mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.46 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 13 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 91 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 31 kcal | 2% |
| Total fat | 1.4 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.83 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 4.8 mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 17 mg | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 4.1 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.19 g | 1% |
| Sugars | 2.9 g | |
| Protein | 0.71 g | 1% |
| Potassium | 35 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 2.7 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 19 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05 mg | 0% |
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FDC 173226Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the beverages median
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In the kitchen and how to use it
A fast-food vanilla shake is a blended drink made from a soft-serve or shake base run through a machine until thick and smooth, then served with a straw and often a spoon since it is too thick to sip easily at first. It is a menu staple alongside burgers and fries, and many chains let customers add mix-ins like crushed cookies, syrup swirls, or malt powder to customize the flavor. The appeal is largely about texture, a cold, creamy, pourable dessert that sits between a drink and a dessert, and many people order it purely for a treat rather than to quench thirst.
Because it is diluted with milk and air during blending, a fast-food vanilla shake is relatively modest in calories per 100 grams compared to solid desserts, at 148 calories, with 6.52 grams of fat and 13.6 grams of sugar. It provides a small amount of vitamin A, about 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams, from the dairy base. A typical fluid ounce serving weighs about 21 grams. As a fountain drink it is meant to be consumed fresh right after ordering rather than stored, since it will separate and lose its texture if left to sit or melt.
Frequently asked questions about shake, fast food
How many calories are in a fast-food vanilla shake?
It has 148 calories per 100 grams, with a typical fluid ounce serving weighing about 21 grams.
Does a vanilla shake provide any vitamin A?
It contributes about 10% of the Daily Value for vitamin A per 100 grams from its dairy base.
What is a vanilla shake typically served with?
It is a common companion to burgers and fries on fast-food menus, often ordered as a dessert alongside the meal.