Carl's Jr. · Desserts & Shakes
Hand-Scooped Vanilla Milk ShakeCarl's Jr. calories & macros
A Carl's Jr. Hand-Scooped Vanilla Milk Shake has 640 calories (2,678 kJ), with 13.0 g protein, 31.0 g fat and 74.0 g carbs per serve. That is about 31% of the 8,700 kJ daily intake used on Australian food labels.

D2.0 g protein per 100 kcal - poor protein density on Macro Menu's S to F scale
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Full nutrition
| Per serve | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 2,678 kJ (640 kcal) |
| Protein | 13.0 g |
| Fat, total | 31.0 g |
| - saturated | 19.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 74.0 g |
| - sugars | 68.0 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
As published by Carl's Jr..
How it compares with other Carl's Jr. desserts & shakes
Of the 10 desserts & shakes on the Carl's Jr. menu, Hand-Scooped Vanilla Milk Shake ranks 4th of 10 for protein and is the 9th lowest in calories. The category average is 437 kcal, so this one is above average by 203 kcal.
| Item | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oreo Sundae | 390 | 1,632 | 6.0 | 16.0 | 54.0 |
| Hand-Scooped Strawberry Milk Shake | 620 | 2,594 | 13.0 | 31.0 | 71.0 |
| Hand-Scooped Chocolate Shake | 630 | 2,636 | 13.0 | 31.0 | 72.0 |
| Hand-Scooped Vanilla Milk Shake | 640 | 2,678 | 13.0 | 31.0 | 74.0 |
| Hand-Scooped Oreo Milk Shake | 770 | 3,222 | 16.0 | 38.0 | 90.0 |
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Quick answers
How many calories are in a Carl's Jr. Hand-Scooped Vanilla Milk Shake?
A Carl's Jr. Hand-Scooped Vanilla Milk Shake has 640 calories, which is 2,678 kilojoules, per serve as sold in Australia.
How much protein is in Carl's Jr.'s Hand-Scooped Vanilla Milk Shake?
13.0 g of protein, which works out to 2.0 g per 100 kcal - rated D (poor) for protein density on Macro Menu.
How many kJ is that?
2,678 kJ. Australian menus list kilojoules; divide by 4.184 to get calories. 2,678 kJ is roughly 31% of an 8,700 kJ day.
Is it a lower-calorie choice at Carl's Jr.?
Within Carl's Jr. desserts & shakes it is the 9th lowest of 10. The lowest-calorie option in that category is Chocolate Chip Cookie at 180 kcal, and the highest-protein is Hand-Scooped Oreo Milk Shake with 16.0 g.
More Carl's Jr. desserts & shakes
Hand-Scooped Chocolate Shake630 kcal · 13.0 g protein
Hand-Scooped Strawberry Milk Shake620 kcal · 13.0 g protein
Hand-Scooped Oreo Milk Shake770 kcal · 16.0 g protein
Oreo Sundae390 kcal · 6.0 g protein
Chocolate Sundae330 kcal · 5.0 g protein
Strawberry Sundae320 kcal · 5.0 g proteinCarl's Jr. full menuHighest protein at Carl's Jr.Lowest calorie at Carl's Jr.Other restaurants
Source: Carl's Jr's own nutrition guide, with the live menu taken from the My Carl's app API (carlsjr.redcatcloud.com.au), per serve as sold. Last checked against the live menu on 8 September 2026. Every source.