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Lowest calorie Shake Shack orders
The lightest mains, sides, sauces and drinks at Shake Shack, sorted by calories, with protein, carbs and fat for each.
Source: FatSecret: Shake Shack nutrition.
Shake Shack meals, added up
A lighter meal: 325 kcal
The most protein-dense main between 250 and 450 kcal, with the lightest side and a zero-calorie drink.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buttermilk Chicken Breast | 280 | 26 g | 9 g | 16 g |
| Kimchi Slaw | 45 | 0 g | 3 g | 4 g |
| Club Soda Mixer | 0 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Total | 325 | 26 g | 12 g | 20 g |
Lightest mains
Sorted from lightest. The lightest main in the database is the Buttermilk Chicken Breast at 280 kcal.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buttermilk Chicken Breast | 280 | 26 g | 9 g | 16 g |
| Shackburger - Single Lettuce Wrap | 330 | 23 g | 3 g | 25 g |
| Chicken Bites - 6 Pieces | 350 | 18 g | 28 g | 18 g |
| Single Hamburger | 370 | 25 g | 24 g | 18 g |
| Chicken Bites - 12 Pieces | 420 | 22 g | 34 g | 22 g |
| Chicken Shack Lettuce Wrap | 420 | 27 g | 11 g | 30 g |
| Smokeshack - Single Lettuce Wrap | 430 | 29 g | 5 g | 32 g |
| Single Cheeseburger | 440 | 29 g | 25 g | 24 g |
| Cheese Dog | 450 | 19 g | 25 g | 31 g |
| Gochujang Bites - 6 Pieces | 490 | 20 g | 60 g | 19 g |
| BLT | 500 | 20 g | 28 g | 34 g |
| ‘Shroom Burger | 510 | 18 g | 49 g | 27 g |
Most protein per calorie
Mains with at least 15 g of protein, ranked by protein per calorie. The Buttermilk Chicken Breast gives 26 g of protein for 280 kcal.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buttermilk Chicken Breast | 280 | 26 g | 9 g | 16 g |
| Triple Hamburger | 750 | 63 g | 24 g | 43 g |
| Double Hamburger | 560 | 44 g | 24 g | 30 g |
| Shackburger - Double Lettuce Wrap | 580 | 45 g | 3 g | 43 g |
| Triple Cheeseburger | 950 | 73 g | 26 g | 60 g |
| Smokeshack - Double Lettuce Wrap | 690 | 52 g | 5 g | 50 g |
| Double Cheeseburger | 700 | 51 g | 25 g | 42 g |
| Shackburger - Single Lettuce Wrap | 330 | 23 g | 3 g | 25 g |
Lightest breakfast
Breakfast items from 320 kcal.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg White Light | 320 | 15 g | 26 g | 18 g |
| Egg White Light - Double Egg | 340 | 19 g | 26 g | 18 g |
| Egg and Cheese Sandwich | 340 | 17 g | 25 g | 19 g |
| Egg and Cheese Sandwich - Double Egg | 430 | 23 g | 26 g | 25 g |
| Sausage Breakfast Sandwich | 530 | 30 g | 28 g | 32 g |
| Sausage Breakfast Sandwich - Double Egg | 620 | 36 g | 28 g | 39 g |
Lightest sides
Swapping the side is often the easiest cut. The lightest side here is the Kimchi Slaw at 45 kcal.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimchi Slaw | 45 | 0 g | 3 g | 4 g |
| Hashbrowns | 80 | 0 g | 7 g | 5 g |
| Regular Fries | 470 | 6 g | 63 g | 22 g |
| Kimchi Fries with KBBQ Sauce | 640 | 7 g | 68 g | 39 g |
| Cheese Fries | 710 | 12 g | 64 g | 44 g |
| Kimchi Cheese Fries with KBBQ Sauce | 880 | 13 g | 69 g | 60 g |
Sauces and dressings
Per serving. They range from 60 kcal (Shacksauce) to 740 kcal (Hashbrowns with Sauce).
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shacksauce | 60 | 0 g | 0 g | 6 g |
| BBQ Sauce | 70 | 1 g | 16 g | 0 g |
| Add Cheese Sauce | 80 | 2 g | 1 g | 7 g |
| Gochujang Glaze | 140 | 1 g | 32 g | 1 g |
| Breakfast Sauce | 150 | 0 g | 4 g | 15 g |
| Honey Mustard | 180 | 1 g | 4 g | 19 g |
| Hashbrowns with Sauce | 740 | 6 g | 58 g | 54 g |
Lightest drinks
Drinks from 0 kcal. The heaviest drink listed, the Chocolate Covered Strawberry Shake, is 1,210 kcal.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club Soda Mixer | 0 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Diet Coke - Large | 0 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Unsweetened Iced Tea - Large | 5 | 0 g | 2 g | 0 g |
| Unsweetened Iced Tea - Small | 5 | 0 g | 1 g | 0 g |
| Fifty-Fifty - Small | 80 | 0 g | 22 g | 0 g |
| Sweetened Iced Tea - Small | 110 | 0 g | 28 g | 0 g |
| Coke - Small | 140 | 0 g | 39 g | 0 g |
| Fifty-Fifty - Large | 140 | 0 g | 36 g | 0 g |
Lightest desserts
If you want something sweet, these are the lightest options, from 290 kcal.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Vanilla & Chocolate Cup | 290 | 6 g | 31 g | 17 g |
| Single Chocolate Cup | 310 | 6 g | 32 g | 19 g |
| Chocolate Crossiant | 390 | 6 g | 38 g | 24 g |
| Double Vanilla & Chocolate Cup | 470 | 10 g | 50 g | 27 g |
| Double Chocolate Cup | 490 | 9 g | 51 g | 30 g |
Shake Shack calorie traps
- Chocolate Covered Strawberry Shake: 1,210 kcal. About 60% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
- Chocolate Blackout Pudding Shake: 1,010 kcal. About 50% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
- Korean BBQ Burger - Double: 970 kcal. About 48% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
- Triple Cheeseburger: 950 kcal. About 48% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
- Veggie Shack - Double: 910 kcal. About 46% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
How to order low calorie at Shake Shack
- Start with the lightest mains. The Buttermilk Chicken Breast is 280 kcal, and the table above lists every main from there up.
- For protein, pick by ratio. The Buttermilk Chicken Breast has 26 g of protein for 280 kcal. High-protein meals keep you full for longer on fewer calories.
- Drink zero-calorie. The Club Soda Mixer is 0 kcal; the Chocolate Covered Strawberry Shake is 1,210.
- Choose the sauce on purpose. Sauces and dressings run from 60 to 740 kcal per serving.
- Know the heavy hitters. The Chocolate Covered Strawberry Shake is 1,210 kcal on its own.
About these numbers
The figures come from the FatSecret nutrition database, which lists nutrition information for Shake Shack menu items. We checked them on September 24, 2026 and left out any entry whose calories do not add up from its protein, carbs and fat. Menus and recipes change, so check Shake Shack’s own nutrition information if a number matters to you.
How much should your meal be?
With a daily target of 1,800 kcal, three 500 kcal meals leave room for a 300 kcal snack. The calorie deficit calculator works out your own target, and the protein calculator shows how much protein to aim for.
Shake Shack calorie questions
What is the lowest calorie main at Shake Shack?
The Buttermilk Chicken Breast, at 280 kcal with 26 g of protein, is the lightest main in the FatSecret database. Next are the Shackburger - Single Lettuce Wrap (330 kcal) and the Chicken Bites - 6 Pieces (350 kcal).
What is the best high-protein, low-calorie order at Shake Shack?
The Buttermilk Chicken Breast: 26 g of protein for 280 kcal. The Triple Hamburger is next with 63 g for 750 kcal.
What is the lowest calorie breakfast at Shake Shack?
The Egg White Light, at 320 kcal with 15 g of protein.
What is the lowest calorie drink at Shake Shack?
The Club Soda Mixer, at 0 kcal. Avoid the Chocolate Covered Strawberry Shake if you are counting: it is 1,210 kcal.
What is the highest calorie item at Shake Shack?
The Chocolate Covered Strawberry Shake, at 1,210 kcal, is the heaviest item in the FatSecret database for Shake Shack.