What are the nutritional facts of a milkshake?
It depends on the shake. One US nutrient database entry for a small (12 fl oz) fast-food vanilla shake lists about 417 kcal, 18 g fat (11 g saturated), 55 g carbohydrate, 38 g sugar, 9.5 g protein and 324 mg calcium. Restaurant shakes vary widely in size and recipe, so check the menu or label.
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What are the nutrition facts of a milkshake?
A milkshake is mostly milk and ice cream, so it carries calories, fat and sugar along with calcium and protein. A University Hospitals nutrition page lists a small (12 fl oz) fast-food vanilla shake like this:
| 12 fl oz vanilla shake | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | about 417 kcal |
| Total fat | 18.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 11.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 55.2 g |
| Sugars | 38.4 g |
| Protein | 9.5 g |
| Calcium | 324 mg |
| Sodium | 228 mg |
This is one generic entry, not every shake.
How many calories are in a milkshake?
Around 400 kcal for a small vanilla shake in that entry. Larger sizes, chocolate or candy mix-ins, whipped cream and syrups add more. Shops differ a lot, so the nutrition information on the menu or label for your shake is the reliable number.
Is a milkshake healthy?
Milk and dairy are good sources of protein and calcium, according to the NHS. A shake does add a lot of sugar and saturated fat in one drink, so most people treat it as an occasional dessert rather than a daily drink. The NHS advises adults to generally choose lower-fat milks, and that applies to what you blend at home too.
How can you make a lighter milkshake?
- Use low-fat milk and a smaller scoop of ice cream, or swap part of it for frozen banana.
- Skip whipped cream and syrup toppings.
- Choose a small size when buying one.
- Check the label of flavored syrups for added sugar.
What affects the nutrition of a milkshake?
- Size of the cup
- Amount and type of ice cream (premium ice cream is richer)
- Whole, low-fat or plant-based milk
- Syrups, malt powder, toppings
This is general information, not dietary advice.
People also ask
How many calories are in a milkshake?
One database entry for a 12 fl oz fast-food vanilla shake lists about 417 kcal. Other shakes can be quite different, so check the menu.
How much sugar is in a milkshake?
That same 12 fl oz vanilla entry lists about 38 g of sugars, which includes natural milk sugar and added sugar.
Does a milkshake have protein and calcium?
Yes. The entry lists 9.5 g protein and 324 mg calcium from the milk and ice cream.
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