McDonald's

Vanilla Shake (Medium)

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

Vegetarian

600

Calories

14g

Protein

73g

Carbs

270mg

Sodium

Allergens

Milk

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A complete meal

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How many are you thinking?

1 × 600 cal = 600 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

12%

Sodium270mg

55%

Sat Fat11g

144%

Sugar72g

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

Nutrition Facts

Calories

600

% Daily Value*

Total Fat

17g22%

Saturated Fat

11g55%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol

70mg23%

Sodium

270mg12%

Total Carbohydrates

73g27%

Dietary Fiber

0g0%

Total Sugars

72g

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

45.0 mg/100cal

← Best

excellentTarget: <= 100

Sat Fat

1.8 g/100cal

← Best

moderateTarget: <= 1

Sugar

12.0 g/100cal

← Best

poorTarget: <= 1

Portion size

Portion

600 cal

← Best

moderateTarget: <= 400 cal

Good stuff

Fiber

0.0 g/100cal

Best →

poorTarget: >= 1.4

Protein

2.3 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.

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 Vanilla Shake healthy?

The McDonald's Medium Vanilla 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 Vanilla Shake?

The McDonald's Medium Vanilla Shake has 600 calories, with 14g protein, 73g carbs, 72g sugar, and 270mg sodium.

What is in the McDonald's Medium Vanilla Shake?

The McDonald's Medium Vanilla Shake is made from 2 components: Vanilla Reduced Fat Ice Cream, Whipped Cream. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

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

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

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

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

The McDonald's Medium Vanilla Shake lists 2 commonly-flagged additives: high-fructose corn syrup, artificial flavor.

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