McDonald's

Strawberry Shake (Medium)

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

Vegetarian

590

Calories

14g

Protein

95g

Carbs

230mg

Sodium

Allergens

Milk

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Almost a full meal

Pretty filling — maybe add a small side if you're extra hungry

How many are you thinking?

1 × 590 cal = 590 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

10%

Sodium230mg

55%

Sat Fat11g

168%

Sugar84g

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

Nutrition Facts

Calories

590

% Daily Value*

Total Fat

18g23%

Saturated Fat

11g55%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol

70mg23%

Sodium

230mg10%

Total Carbohydrates

95g35%

Dietary Fiber

0g0%

Total Sugars

84g

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

39.0 mg/100cal

← Best

excellentTarget: <= 100

Sat Fat

1.9 g/100cal

← Best

moderateTarget: <= 1

Sugar

14.2 g/100cal

← Best

poorTarget: <= 1

Portion size

Portion

590 cal

← Best

moderateTarget: <= 400 cal

Good stuff

Fiber

0.0 g/100cal

Best →

poorTarget: >= 1.4

Protein

2.4 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.

Strawberry Shake Syrup

Sugar, Water, Corn Syrup, Strawberry Puree, Natural (Botanical Source) Flavor, Pectin, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Caramel Color, Calcium Chloride, Red 40.

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 Strawberry Shake healthy?

The McDonald's Medium Strawberry 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 Strawberry Shake?

The McDonald's Medium Strawberry Shake has 590 calories, with 14g protein, 95g carbs, 84g sugar, and 230mg sodium.

What is in the McDonald's Medium Strawberry Shake?

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

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

Based on the allergen information, the McDonald's Medium Strawberry 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 Strawberry Shake vegetarian or vegan?

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

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

The McDonald's Medium Strawberry Shake lists 4 commonly-flagged additives: high-fructose corn syrup, caramel color, Red 40, artificial flavor.

What is the Nom Score of the McDonald's Medium Strawberry 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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