Nutrition information
Nutrition information: Burger King US Strawberry Shake
| Calories | 610 |
| Total fat | 14g |
| of which saturated | 9g |
| Trans fat | 0g |
| Carbohydrate | 110g |
| Total sugars | 92g |
| Includes added sugars (Boone estimate) | 76g |
| Fibre | 1g |
| Protein | 12g |
| Sodium | 420mg |
Nutrition figures are Burger King USA published data from the BK nutrition explorer, per item as sold with its standard toppings and before any optional sauces or extras. Burger King lists the serving at about 434g. Added sugar is a Boone estimate, as Burger King does not publish it. Boone converts these figures to the portion and age comparisons on this page.
Burger King US Strawberry Shake contains 610 calories, which is 30% of the 2,000-calorie Daily Value used on US food labels. It provides 14g of total fat, of which 9g is saturated, 92g of total sugars (76g added, estimated), 420mg of sodium, 12g of protein and 1g of fibre.
The saturated fat content of 9g represents 45% of the 20g Daily Value.
Burger King US Strawberry Shake is assembled from 2 separately manufactured components, combined at the point of sale. Across the whole item the ingredient list names corn syrups and invert sugar, emulsifiers, thickeners and gums, flavourings, colours, preservatives, emulsifying and buffering salts, phosphates and raising agents and protein and dairy fractions. None of these add nutritional value. They exist to make the item survive industrial production, storage and transport.
Burger King US Strawberry Shake is over the per-meal added sugar limit
With an estimated 76g of added sugar, about 19.0 teaspoons, Burger King US Strawberry Shake is over the Dietary Guidelines limit of 10g per meal from age 11, and children aged 10 and under are advised to have none.
FDA Daily Values (2,000-calorie diet)
Calories2,000
Total fat78g
Saturated fat20g
Carbohydrate275g
Added sugars50g
Fibre28g
Sodium2,300mg
Protein50g
Ultra-processed food: what is really in it
Processing and additives: Burger King US Strawberry Shake
Burger King US Strawberry Shake is assembled from 2 separately manufactured components, combined and served at the point of sale. Reading the ingredient list closely, it contains corn syrups and invert sugar, emulsifiers, thickeners and gums, flavourings, colours, preservatives, emulsifying and buffering salts, phosphates and raising agents and protein and dairy fractions. These are not there to add nutritional value. They make industrial production and distribution possible.
Corn syrups and invert sugar
Sweeten and control texture more cheaply than sugar alone. Found in the strawberry syrup and soft serve mix.
Emulsifiers
Help oil-based and water-based ingredients blend and stay blended. Found in the soft serve mix.
Thickeners and gums
Thicken sauces, fillings and drinks and stop them separating. Found in the soft serve mix.
Flavourings
Add or restore taste lost during processing. Found in the soft serve mix.
Colours
Restore or standardise appearance after processing. Found in the strawberry syrup.
Preservatives
Slow the growth of bacteria, yeasts and moulds in centrally prepared components. Found in the strawberry syrup.
Emulsifying and buffering salts
Let processed cheese and cream melt smoothly, or hold the acidity of drinks steady. Found in the soft serve mix.
Phosphates and raising agents
Hold moisture in meat, control acidity or make batters and doughs rise. Found in the soft serve mix.
Protein and dairy fractions
Isolated proteins and dairy by-products used to add bulk, structure or a creamy texture. Found in the soft serve mix.
Boone classifies Burger King US Strawberry Shake as NOVA group 4, ultra-processed, based on the additives named above. NOVA groups foods by how far they are from their whole-food form, not by how nutritious they are. A group 4 food is not automatically unhealthy, and a group 1 food is not automatically healthy. Read from the published ingredient list, October 2026.
Burger King US Strawberry Shake contains at least 20 distinct ingredients: 4 raw and 16 manufactured. Ordered as a full meal with a dip and a dessert that reaches 75, of which 45 are manufactured. Raw means something you could buy and cook with at home; manufactured means a substance that only exists as an output of industrial processing.
Ingredient count by order: Burger King US Strawberry Shake
| What you order | Raw | Manufactured | Total | % manufactured |
|---|
| Burger King US Strawberry Shake on its own | 4 | 16 | 20 | 80% |
| Burger King US Strawberry Shake + medium fries | 10 | 24 | 34 | 71% |
| Burger King US Strawberry Shake + fries + a dip | 17 | 27 | 44 | 61% |
| Burger King US Strawberry Shake + fries + dip + a medium Coca-Cola | 18 | 30 | 48 | 62% |
| Burger King US Strawberry Shake + fries + dip + drink + a HERSHEY'S Sundae Pie | 30 | 45 | 75 | 60% |
The 16 manufactured ingredients
carrageenan, cellulose gum, corn syrup, fd&c blue #1, fd&c red #40, guar gum, high fructose corn syrup, malic acid, mono and diglycerides, natural flavor, potassium sorbate, propylene glycol monoesters, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, whey.
The 4 raw ingredients
filter water, milkfat and nonfat milk, sugar, water.
What those ingredients are, by type
Other additives and processing aids8
Sugars and syrups3
Acids and acidity regulators2
Salt and minerals2
Grains and flours1
Oils and fats1
Water1
Meat, fish, dairy and eggs1
Flavourings and extracts1
Boone counts every distinct named ingredient on Burger King’s published component lists, including sub-ingredients, and removes duplicates, so salt appearing in four components counts once. Additive class names are dropped and the named substance kept, so “leavening (baking soda)” counts baking soda once. Ice and water added at the counter are not counted. Raw covers whole foods and basic kitchen staples such as flour, sugar, salt and oil. Manufactured covers substances that only exist as an output of industrial processing. Every figure here is a minimum. The build uses a BBQ sauce.
Ingredients
Burger King US Strawberry Shake is assembled from 2 separately manufactured components.
Ingredients by component: Burger King US Strawberry Shake
Strawberry Syrup
High Fructose, Corn Syrup, Filter Water, Malic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Blue #1.
Soft Serve Mix
Milkfat and Nonfat Milk, Liquid Sucrose (Water, Sugar), Whey, Corn Syrup, Contains less than 1% of: Propylene Glycol Monoesters, Mono and Diglycerides, Guar Gum, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Sodium Citrate, Cellulose Gum, Carrageenan, Natural Flavor.
Ingredients taken from the Burger King USA nutrition explorer, retrieved October 2026. Recipes change, so always check in restaurant before ordering if you have an allergy.
Allergens at a glance
Burger King US Strawberry Shake contains milk.
Allergen information: Burger King US Strawberry Shake
| Allergen | Status |
|---|
| Milk | Contains |
| Eggs | Not declared |
| Fish | Not declared |
| Crustacean shellfish | Not declared |
| Tree nuts | Not declared |
| Peanuts | Not declared |
| Wheat | Shared equipment |
| Soybeans | Shared equipment |
| Sesame | Not declared |
Contains = declared by Burger King USA. May contain = Burger King states the allergen may be present. Shared equipment = prepared on equipment shared with the allergen. Burger King prepares food in shared kitchens, so no item can be guaranteed allergen free. UK rules also require barley, oats, mustard, celery and sulphites to be declared; these are shown where the ingredient list names them. Retrieved October 2026.
