McDonald's

Chocolate Shake (Medium)

Low on nutrients. Great sodium. Watch the sugar. Light on fiber & protein.

Vegetarian

630

Calories

14g

Protein

104g

Carbs

310mg

Sodium

Allergens

Milk

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1 × 630 cal = 630 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

13%

Sodium310mg

55%

Sat Fat11g

178%

Sugar89g

Rich in sat fat and sugar. An occasional treat, maybe.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

630

% Daily Value*

Total Fat

17g22%

Saturated Fat

11g55%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol

70mg23%

Sodium

310mg13%

Total Carbohydrates

104g38%

Dietary Fiber

1g4%

Total Sugars

89g

Protein

14g28%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Nom Score Breakdown

NomScore

Score capped — low nutritional value

Nutrients to watch

Sodium

49.2 mg/100cal

← Best

excellentTarget: <= 100

Sat Fat

1.7 g/100cal

← Best

moderateTarget: <= 1

Sugar

14.1 g/100cal

← Best

poorTarget: <= 1

Portion size

Portion

630 cal

← Best

moderateTarget: <= 400 cal

Good stuff

Fiber

0.2 g/100cal

Best →

poorTarget: >= 1.4

Protein

2.2 g/100cal

Best →

poorTarget: >= 6

Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).

Ingredients

Vanilla Reduced Fat Ice Cream

Milk, Sugar, Cream, Nonfat Milk Solids, Corn Syrup Solids, Mono- and Diglycerides, Guar Gum, Dextrose, Sodium Citrate, Artificial Vanilla Flavor, Sodium Phosphate, Carrageenan, Disodium Phosphate, Cellulose Gum, Vitamin A Palmitate. CONTAINS: MILK.

Chocolate Shake Syrup

Sugar, Water, Cocoa (Processed with Alkali), Natural (Botanical Source) and Artificial Flavors, Caramel Color, Pectin, Salt, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative).

Whipped Cream

Cream, Nonfat Milk, Corn Syrup, Sugar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Contains Less Than 1%: Mono-And Diglycerides, Carrageenan, Polysorbate 80, Beta Carotene (Color), Natural (Dairy and Plant Sources) and Artificial Flavor, Mixed Tocopherols (Vitamin E) to Protect Flavor. Whipping Propellant (Nitrous Oxide). CONTAINS: MILK.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the McDonald's Medium Chocolate Shake healthy?

The McDonald's Medium Chocolate Shake earns a Nom Score of D (45/100). Low on nutrients. Great sodium. Watch the sugar. Light on fiber & protein.

How many calories are in the McDonald's Medium Chocolate Shake?

The McDonald's Medium Chocolate Shake has 630 calories, with 14g protein, 104g carbs, 89g sugar, and 310mg sodium.

What is in the McDonald's Medium Chocolate Shake?

The McDonald's Medium Chocolate Shake is made from 3 components: Vanilla Reduced Fat Ice Cream, Chocolate Shake Syrup, Whipped Cream. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Is the McDonald's Medium Chocolate Shake gluten-free?

Based on the allergen information, the McDonald's Medium Chocolate Shake does not list wheat or gluten. It may be prepared in a shared kitchen, so confirm with McDonald's if you have celiac disease.

Is the McDonald's Medium Chocolate Shake vegetarian or vegan?

The McDonald's Medium Chocolate Shake is marked vegetarian (but not vegan) at McDonald's.

Does the McDonald's Medium Chocolate Shake contain artificial additives?

The McDonald's Medium Chocolate Shake lists 3 commonly-flagged additives: high-fructose corn syrup, caramel color, artificial flavor.

What is the Nom Score of the McDonald's Medium Chocolate Shake?

It scores D — below average. The Nom Score grades every item A–F on nutritional quality per calorie (sodium, sugar, saturated fat, fiber, protein, and portion size).

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