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Strawberry Shake (Medium)

The McDonald's Medium Strawberry Shake has 470 calories, with 10g protein, 77g carbs, 58g sugar, and 160mg sodium.

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

Vegetarian
470
Calories
10g
Protein
77g
Carbs
160mg
Sodium

Nutrition verified June 2026 against official published data from McDonald's.

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Portion check

How much is this, really?

A satisfying portion
Enough to take the edge off, but you might want something with it
15

1 × 470 cal = 470 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

7%
Sodium160mg
40%
Sat Fat8g
116%
Sugar58g

More sugar than you might expect. Worth knowing!

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
470

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
13g17%
Saturated Fat
8g40%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
50mg17%
Sodium
160mg7%
Total Carbohydrates
77g28%
Dietary Fiber
0g0%
Total Sugars
58g
Protein
10g20%

* 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 BreakdownD
Score capped — low nutritional value
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
34.0 mg/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
1.7 g/100cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 1
Sugar
12.3 g/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
470 cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.0 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
2.1 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%).

What's inside

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 470 calories, with 10g protein, 77g carbs, 58g sugar, and 160mg 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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