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Shake Shack
Shake Shack

Root Beer Float

The Shake Shack Root Beer Float has 470 calories, with 7g protein, 75g carbs, 75g sugar, and 250mg sodium.

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

470
Calories
7g
Protein
75g
Carbs
250mg
Sodium
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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

11%
Sodium250mg
45%
Sat Fat9g
150%
Sugar75g

More sugar than you might expect. Worth knowing!

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
470

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
15g19%
Saturated Fat
9g45%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
105mg35%
Sodium
250mg11%
Total Carbohydrates
75g27%
Dietary Fiber
0g0%
Total Sugars
75g
Protein
7g14%

* 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 BreakdownC
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
53.2 mg/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
1.9 g/100cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 1
Sugar
16.0 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
1.5 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%).

Frequently asked questions

Is the Shake Shack Root Beer Float healthy?

The Shake Shack Root Beer Float earns a Nom Score of C (53/100). Great sodium. Watch the sugar. Light on fiber & protein.

How many calories are in the Shake Shack Root Beer Float?

The Shake Shack Root Beer Float has 470 calories, with 7g protein, 75g carbs, 75g sugar, and 250mg sodium.

What is the Nom Score of the Shake Shack Root Beer Float?

It scores C — moderate. 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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