A single ShackBurger is 500 calories with 29g of protein — and that is the lightest way to eat a full burger at Shake Shack. Add fries and a shake and the meal runs about 1,700 calories. The heaviest single item on the board is the Double SmokeShack at 860 calories and 58g of protein. Every figure below comes from Shake Shack’s own published nutrition data, as reproduced by getfoodmenus.com (verified against official sources on October 1, 2026). Sodium, sugars and fiber are not shown: no consistent current source publishes them for the full menu, so they are omitted rather than guessed.
Burger Nutrition
The burger board runs from 370 calories for a plain Hamburger to 1,020 for a Triple ShackBurger. Protein scales with the patty count — 25g for a single, 51g for a double, 58g for the Double SmokeShack, which is the highest-protein item on the menu.
| Burger | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburger | 370 | 25g | 24g | 18g |
| Cheeseburger | 440 | 29g | 25g | 25g |
| ShackBurger | 500 | 29g | 26g | 30g |
| Double ShackBurger | 760 | 51g | 27g | 48g |
| Triple ShackBurger | 1,020 | – | – | – |
| SmokeShack | 600 | 36g | 28g | 38g |
| Double SmokeShack | 860 | 58g | 28g | 56g |
| Avocado Bacon Burger | 610 | – | – | – |
| ‘Shroom Burger | 510 | 18g | 49g | 27g |
| Shack Stack | 770 | 40g | 50g | 45g |
Two gaps to state plainly: the Triple ShackBurger’s 1,020 calories come from a tracker, and no protein, carb or fat figure could be verified for it; the Avocado Bacon Burger’s 610 calories are likewise tracker-sourced with no verified macros. Everything else in this table is from the chain’s own data. One conflict: the ShackBurger is listed at 500 calories officially and at about 530 by one older tracker — the official figure is used here. For the full priced board, see the Shake Shack menu.
Chicken & Hot Dog Nutrition
The chicken board is lighter than the burger board per sandwich — the Chick’n Shack is 550 calories against the ShackBurger’s 500, but with 33g of protein — and the hot dogs are the lightest full items on the menu after the custard cup.
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chick’n Shack | 550 | 33g | 34g | 31g |
| Hot Chick’n | 590 | – | – | – |
| Avocado Bacon Chick’n | – | – | – | – |
| Chicken Bites (6 pc) | 300–350 | 18g | 28g | 18g |
| Chicken Bites (10 pc) | 500 | – | – | – |
| Flat-Top Dog | 310–350 | 16g | 25g | 22g |
| Shack-cago Dog | 350–390 | 17g | 32g | 22g |
The ranges here are tracker disagreements, not rounding: the 6-piece Chicken Bites are 300 calories by one tracker and 350 by another; the Flat-Top Dog is 310 versus 350; the Shack-cago Dog is 350 versus 390; and the Hot Chick’n is 590 versus 680. No protein, carb or fat figure could be verified for the Hot Chick’n, and no nutrition figure at all could be verified for the Avocado Bacon Chick’n — both read “–” rather than a guess. For a chicken-first comparison, see the Chick-fil-A menu and the Zaxby’s menu.
Fries & Sides Nutrition
Fries are the calorie trap on the Shake Shack board. The plain crinkle-cut fries are 470 calories; the cheese sauce adds 240; the bacon adds another 130–140. One order is generous — share it.
| Fries | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crinkle Cut Fries | 470 | 6g | 63g | 22g |
| Cheese Fries | 710 | 12g | 64g | 44g |
| Bacon Cheese Fries | 840–850 | 21g | 65g | 55g |
The bacon cheese fries are 840 calories by one tracker and 850 by another — a 10-calorie disagreement that does not change the verdict. At 55g of fat, they are the fattiest side on the board.
Shakes, Custard & Drinks Nutrition
The shakes are the heaviest items on the Shake Shack menu by a wide margin. A vanilla shake is 680 calories — more than the ShackBurger — and a Black & White is 770. The custard cups are the lightest dessert on the board at 280–310 calories. Drinks are the easy win: iced tea is 5 calories.
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanilla Shake | 680 | 18g | 72g | 36g |
| Chocolate Shake | 750 | 16g | 76g | 45g |
| Strawberry Shake | 690 | 17g | 77g | 35g |
| Black & White Shake | 770 | 19g | 80g | 42g |
| Vanilla Custard Cup | 280 | 7g | 30g | 15g |
| Chocolate Custard Cup | 310 | 6g | 32g | 19g |
| Concrete (single) | 600–900 | – | – | – |
| Floats | 500–600 | – | – | – |
| Fresh Lemonade | 200 | 0g | 43g | 0g |
| Organic Iced Tea | 5 | 0g | 1g | 0g |
| Fountain Soda (large) | 210 | 0g | 58g | 0g |
Concretes and floats have no verified macros — the 600–900 calorie range for a concrete depends entirely on the mix-ins, and the chain does not publish a single figure. Seasonal shakes run higher still: one tracker lists a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Shake at 1,900 calories. For the dessert comparison, see the Dairy Queen menu.
Highest Protein, Lowest Calorie, Heaviest
Highest protein: Double SmokeShack, 58g of protein at 860 calories, followed by the Double ShackBurger at 51g and 760 calories, and the Shack Stack at 40g and 770 calories. Lowest calorie full items: the vanilla custard cup at 280 calories, the Flat-Top Dog at 310–350, and the plain Hamburger at 370. Heaviest single items: the Double SmokeShack (860 cal), the bacon cheese fries (840–850 cal), and the Black & White Shake (770 cal). The heaviest full meal on the board is a Double SmokeShack with bacon cheese fries and a Black & White shake — about 2,480 calories before a drink.
Allergens
Shake Shack’s own allergen guide covers the full menu. The items to watch: wheat (every potato roll), milk (cheese, shakes, custard, concretes), egg (ShackSauce, mayo, custard), soy (sauces and dressings), peanuts and tree nuts (some concretes and shakes). The crinkle-cut fries are cooked in a shared fryer. Gluten-free buns are available, and any burger can be ordered lettuce-wrapped. Always tell the Shack about a severe allergy before ordering — cross-contact in the kitchen is possible.
How to Eat Lighter at Shake Shack
Order a single Hamburger (370 cal) instead of a ShackBurger (500 cal) and skip the cheese. Order any burger lettuce-wrapped — the Neat Shack — to drop the bun. Share the fries: one order is generous, and the cheese sauce alone adds 240 calories. Swap the shake for a custard cup (280 cal instead of 680) or for iced tea (5 cal). The lightest full meal on the board is a Hamburger, a shared fries order and an iced tea — about 600 calories for your share. The Chick’n Shack (550 cal, 33g protein) is the best protein-per-calorie sandwich on the menu.
Reviews
Shake Shack holds a customer sentiment score of 4.3 out of 5 in GetFoodMenus’ analysis of public Google Reviews, Yelp and Reddit posts. The praise is consistent — the ShackBurger is ranked among the best fast-food burgers, and the Angus beef is the reason — and so is the complaint: the price for the portion size, and long lines at popular locations. A Google reviewer in New York put it plainly: “Shake Shack burgers are great. They’re juicy, fatty, and full of flavor. The only issue is the price. It’s starting to get way too expensive.” The nutrition verdict matches the reviews: the food is high quality and high calorie in the same bite, and the lighter orders on this page are the ones that keep both numbers down.
Shake Shack Nutrition FAQs
How many calories are in a ShackBurger?
500 calories and 29g of protein for a single, per Shake Shack’s own nutrition data. The double is 760 calories and 51g of protein. One older tracker lists the single at about 530 calories; the official figure is used here.
What is the lowest-calorie item at Shake Shack?
Iced tea, at 5 calories. The lowest-calorie food item is the vanilla custard cup at 280 calories, followed by the Flat-Top Dog at 310–350 calories.
What is the highest-protein item at Shake Shack?
The Double SmokeShack, with 58g of protein and 860 calories. The Double ShackBurger is next at 51g and 760 calories.
How many calories are in Shake Shack fries?
470 calories for plain crinkle-cut fries, 710 for cheese fries, and 840–850 for bacon cheese fries.
How many calories are in a Shake Shack shake?
680 calories for vanilla, 690 for strawberry, 750 for chocolate and 770 for black & white. Seasonal shakes run higher — one tracker lists a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Shake at 1,900 calories.
Conclusion
Shake Shack’s nutrition story is simple: high-quality ingredients, high calories, and a board where the lightest choices are genuinely light. A Hamburger at 370 calories and a custard cup at 280 prove the chain can do restrained; a Double SmokeShack with bacon cheese fries and a Black & White shake at about 2,480 calories proves it usually does not. Order a single, share the fries, and swap the shake for a custard cup or iced tea, and the meal lands where a fast-food meal should. The full priced board is in the Shake Shack menu, the off-menu builds are in the Shake Shack secret menu guide, and the current offers are in the Shake Shack coupons and deals guide. For more nutrition guides, browse our Nutrition category.
All figures are from Shake Shack’s published nutrition data, as reproduced by getfoodmenus.com (verified against official sources October 1, 2026). Sodium, sugars and fiber are omitted: no consistent current source publishes them for the full menu. Values are approximate and vary with customizations, preparation and location.
