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Vanilla shake
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 148 kcal —
- Protein 3.4 g 7%
- Carbohydrate 19 g 7%
- Fat 6.5 g 8%
- Saturated fat 4 g 20%
- Fibre 0.9 g 3%
- Sugars 14 g —
- Sodium 81 mg 4%
- Cholesterol 23 mg 8%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 91 µg 10%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.25 mg 2%
- Vitamin K 0.4 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.03 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.66 mg 51%
- Niacin (B3) 0.21 mg 1%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.56 mg 11%
- Vitamin B6 0.06 mg 4%
- Folate (B9) 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0.22 µg 9%
- Choline 27.3 mg 5%
Minerals
- Calcium 115 mg 9%
- Iron 0.46 mg 3%
- Magnesium 13 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 98 mg 8%
- Potassium 166 mg 4%
- Zinc 0.57 mg 5%
- Copper 0.1 mg 11%
- Manganese 0.04 mg 2%
- Selenium 3.2 µg 6%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 148 | 3.4 g | 19 g | 6.5 g |
| 1 × fl oz | 20.8 g | 31 | 0.7 g | 3.9 g | 1.4 g |
| 1 × cup (8 fl oz) | 166 g | 246 | 5.6 g | 31 g | 11 g |
| 1 × milkshake (10 fl oz) | 208 g | 308 | 7 g | 39 g | 14 g |
| 1 × small McDonald's shake (12 fl oz) | 250 g | 370 | 8.4 g | 47 g | 16 g |
| 1 × medium McDonald's shake (16 fl oz) | 333 g | 493 | 11 g | 62 g | 22 g |
| 1 × large McDonald's shake (22 fl oz) | 458 g | 678 | 15 g | 86 g | 30 g |
| 2 × fl oz | 41.6 g | 62 | 1.4 g | 7.8 g | 2.7 g |
| ½ × fl oz | 10.4 g | 15 | 0.4 g | 1.9 g | 0.7 g |
| 3 × fl oz | 62.4 g | 92 | 2.1 g | 12 g | 4.1 g |
| 4 × fl oz | 83.2 g | 123 | 2.8 g | 16 g | 5.4 g |
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Questions about Vanilla shake
How do you make a vanilla shake at home?
Blend vanilla ice cream with cold milk and a little vanilla extract until smooth, starting with less milk for a thicker shake. Blend briefly; overmixing can make it runny.
How do you make a vanilla shake thicker?
Use well-frozen vanilla ice cream and add the milk a splash at a time. For an extra-thick texture, chill the glass first and blend only until the ingredients come together.
How long does a vanilla shake keep in the fridge?
It is best straight after blending. If you need to hold it briefly, cover and refrigerate it, then stir or briefly re-blend; it will lose its thick, frothy texture as it stands.
What goes well with a vanilla shake?
Serve it with a burger, chips or a slice of warm apple pie. Its mild flavour also pairs well with a pinch of cinnamon or a little malt powder blended in.
What is the difference between a vanilla shake and a vanilla thick shake?
A thick shake contains less milk or more ice cream, so it is denser and harder to sip through a straw. A regular vanilla shake is usually looser and easier to drink.
Can you make a vanilla shake without ice cream?
Yes. Blend cold milk with frozen banana and vanilla extract for a creamy alternative; it will taste less like an ice-cream shake and have a banana flavour.
Does a vanilla shake contain milk allergens?
Usually, yes: it is commonly made with milk or ice cream, so it is unsuitable for someone with a milk allergy. Check the ingredients of any ready-made shake, as recipes can differ.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 173226 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
