| Size | Price Range | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Small | $2.69 – $3.19 | 480 |
| Medium | $3.29 – $3.79 | 600 |
| Large | $3.89 – $4.49 | 780 |
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The McDonald’s Vanilla Shake is a creamy dessert made with smooth vanilla soft serve, blended to a thick, rich texture. It’s usually topped with a swirl of whipped cream for a sweet, indulgent finish.
Ingredients
| Component | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| Vanilla Reduced Fat Ice Cream | Milk, Sugar, Cream, Corn Syrup, Natural Flavor, Mono and Diglycerides, Cellulose Gum, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Vitamin A Palmitate |
| Vanilla Shake Syrup | Sugar, Water, Corn Syrup, Natural Flavor, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Caramel Color |
| Whipped Light Cream | Cream, Nonfat Milk, Liquid Sugar, Contains 2% or less of: Mono and Diglycerides, Natural Flavors, Carrageenan |
Nutrition
(Based on a Medium 16 fl. oz. serving)
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
| Total Fat | 16g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 240mg | 10% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 98g | 36% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 78g | – |
| Protein | 13g | – |
Allergens
The McDonald’s Vanilla Shake contains the following allergens:
- Milk
Note: Cross-contact with other allergens may occur during food preparation, especially in machines that also process chocolate or strawberry flavors.
FAQs
Is the McDonald’s Vanilla Shake vegetarian?
Yes, it’s vegetarian since it contains no meat, but it’s not vegan because it has dairy (milk and cream).
Does the shake contain real vanilla?
Yes, it’s flavored with natural vanilla, though the base is mainly made from reduced-fat dairy and sugar-based syrups.
Is the whipped cream topping optional?
Yes, you can ask to skip the whipped cream to reduce calories and fat.
Are the shakes gluten-free?
The ingredients don’t contain gluten, but McDonald’s doesn’t certify them as gluten-free due to shared equipment and the open kitchen.
Why is the shake machine often “down”?
Shake machines run a daily automated heat-cleaning cycle or manual deep-clean to ensure safety, making them temporarily unavailable.