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Chocolate ShakeMcDonald's calories & macros
A McDonald's Chocolate Shake (Small) has 294 calories (1,230 kJ), with 8.3 g protein, 7.4 g fat and 47.9 g carbs per serve. That is about 14% of the 8,700 kJ daily intake used on Australian food labels.
D2.8 g protein per 100 kcal - poor protein density on Macro Menu's S to F scale
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Full nutrition (Small)
| Per serve | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1,230 kJ (294 kcal) |
| Protein | 8.3 g |
| Fat, total | 7.4 g |
| - saturated | 4.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 47.9 g |
| - sugars | 41.4 g |
| Sodium | 167 mg |
As published by McDonald's.
Chocolate Shake sizes and options
| Option | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g | Sat fat g | Sugars g | Sodium mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 294 | 1,230 | 8.3 | 7.4 | 47.9 | 4.9 | 41.4 | 167 |
| Medium | 399 | 1,669 | 11.2 | 10.0 | 64.7 | 6.7 | 55.9 | 226 |
| Large | 483 | 2,021 | 13.5 | 12.0 | 78.3 | 8.1 | 67.6 | 273 |
Lowest: Small at 294 kcal. Highest: Large at 483 kcal - a 189 kcal spread.
How it compares with other McDonald's shakes & frappes
Of the 7 shakes & frappes on the McDonald's menu, Chocolate Shake ranks 5th of 7 for protein and is the 3rd lowest in calories. The category average is 461 kcal, so this one is below average by 167 kcal.
| Item | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanilla Shake (3 options) | 289 | 1,209 | 7.8 | 7.1 | 47.6 |
| Strawberry Shake (3 options) | 292 | 1,222 | 7.8 | 7.1 | 48.5 |
| Chocolate Shake (3 options) | 294 | 1,230 | 8.3 | 7.4 | 47.9 |
| Salted Caramel Frappe (2 options) | 502 | 2,100 | 10.9 | 26.6 | 54.5 |
| Coffee Frappe (2 options) | 543 | 2,272 | 10.2 | 24.9 | 67.7 |
| Chocolate Frappe (2 options) | 558 | 2,335 | 9.2 | 24.1 | 74.7 |
Sorted by calories, showing the items either side of this one. See every McDonald's shakes & frappes item.
Quick answers
How many calories are in a McDonald's Chocolate Shake?
Chocolate Shake at McDonald's ranges from 294 to 483 calories depending on the option. The Small is 294 kcal (1,230 kJ).
How much protein is in McDonald's's Chocolate Shake?
8.3 g of protein in the Small, which works out to 2.8 g per 100 kcal - rated D (poor) for protein density on Macro Menu.
How many kJ is that?
1,230 kJ. Australian menus list kilojoules; divide by 4.184 to get calories. 1,230 kJ is roughly 14% of an 8,700 kJ day.
Is it a lower-calorie choice at McDonald's?
Within McDonald's shakes & frappes it is the 3rd lowest of 7. The lowest-calorie option in that category is Vanilla Shake at 289 kcal, and the highest-protein is Strawberry Shortcake Frappe with 13.3 g.
More McDonald's shakes & frappes
Strawberry Shake292 kcal · 7.8 g protein
Vanilla Shake289 kcal · 7.8 g protein
Salted Caramel Frappe502 kcal · 10.9 g protein
Coffee Frappe543 kcal · 10.2 g protein
Chocolate Frappe558 kcal · 9.2 g protein
Strawberry Shortcake Frappe748 kcal · 13.3 g proteinMcDonald's full menuHighest protein at McDonald'sLowest calorie at McDonald'sOther restaurants
Source: McDonald's Australia nutrition information (QAM-059 / QAM-058) and McDonald's own live nutrition service (www.mcdonalds.com/dnaapp), per serve as sold. Last checked against the live menu on 8 September 2026. Every source.