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Vanilla ShakeMcDonald's calories & macros
A McDonald's Vanilla Shake (Small) has 289 calories (1,209 kJ), with 7.8 g protein, 7.1 g fat and 47.6 g carbs per serve. That is about 14% of the 8,700 kJ daily intake used on Australian food labels.
D2.7 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 | 1,209 kJ (289 kcal) |
| Protein | 7.8 g |
| Fat, total | 7.1 g |
| - saturated | 4.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 47.6 g |
| - sugars | 43.9 g |
| Sodium | 108 mg |
As published by McDonald's.
Vanilla Shake sizes and options
| Option | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g | Sat fat g | Sugars g | Sodium mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 289 | 1,209 | 7.8 | 7.1 | 47.6 | 4.8 | 43.9 | 108 |
| Medium | 390 | 1,632 | 10.6 | 9.6 | 64.3 | 6.5 | 59.3 | 145 |
| Large | 473 | 1,979 | 12.8 | 11.6 | 77.8 | 7.8 | 71.8 | 176 |
Lowest: Small at 289 kcal. Highest: Large at 473 kcal - a 184 kcal spread.
How it compares with other McDonald's shakes & frappes
Of the 7 shakes & frappes on the McDonald's menu, Vanilla Shake ranks 6th of 7 for protein and is the lowest in calories. The category average is 461 kcal, so this one is below average by 172 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 |
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 Vanilla Shake?
Vanilla Shake at McDonald's ranges from 289 to 473 calories depending on the option. The Small is 289 kcal (1,209 kJ).
How much protein is in McDonald's's Vanilla Shake?
7.8 g of protein in the Small, which works out to 2.7 g per 100 kcal - rated D (poor) for protein density on Macro Menu.
How many kJ is that?
1,209 kJ. Australian menus list kilojoules; divide by 4.184 to get calories. 1,209 kJ is roughly 14% of an 8,700 kJ day.
Is it a lower-calorie choice at McDonald's?
Yes - it is the lowest-calorie of the 7 shakes & frappes at McDonald's. The next lightest is Strawberry Shake at 292 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
Chocolate Shake294 kcal · 8.3 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.