Highest Protein Items at Shake Shack (September 2026)
Shake Shack burgers are high in protein, and the Double ShackBurger has 51 g. Any ShackBurger can be ordered as a Lettuce Wrap, which cuts carbs to 3 or 4 g. Some salads and breakfast items are not sold at every Shack.
Top picks
Best overall protein pick
Double SmokeShack
58 g protein · 860 cal · 6.7 g per 100 cal
Best low-calorie pick
ShackBurger, Single Lettuce Wrap
23 g protein · 330 cal · 7 g per 100 cal
Best GLP-1-friendly pick
No item fits this yet.
All Shake Shack items by protein
Sorted by protein per 100 calories. Tap a column to sort.
| Double Hamburgerburger | 44 | 560 | 7.9 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ShackBurger, Double Lettuce Wrapburger | 45 | 580 | 7.8 | 1 |
| Double Cheeseburgerburger | 51 | 700 | 7.3 | 0 |
| ShackBurger, Single Lettuce Wrapburger | 23 | 330 | 7 | 1 |
| Double ShackBurgerburger | 51 | 760 | 6.7 | 0 |
| Double SmokeShackburger | 58 | 860 | 6.7 | 2 |
| Big Shackburger | 56 | 900 | 6.2 | 4 |
| Chicken Shackchicken | 33 | 550 | 6 | 0 |
| Avocado Bacon Chickenchicken | 40 | 670 | 6 | 3 |
| Single ShackBurgerburger | 29 | 500 | 5.8 | 0 |
| Sausage Breakfast Sandwich (Double Egg)breakfast | 36 | 620 | 5.8 | 0 |
| Egg White Light (Double Egg)breakfast | 19 | 340 | 5.6 | 0 |
| Chicken Bites (10 piece)chicken | 31 | 580 | 5.3 | 3 |
| Bacon Egg and Cheese Sandwichbreakfast | 23 | 430 | 5.3 | 2 |
| Shack Stackburger | 40 | 770 | 5.2 | 0 |
| Caesar Salad with Grilled Chickensalad | 38 | 780 | 4.9 | 2 |
| Balsamic Vinegar Salad with Grilled Chickensalad | 32 | 790 | 4.1 | 0 |
| Vanilla Shakedrink | 18 | 680 | 2.6 | 0 |
| Regular Friesside | 6 | 470 | 1.3 | 7 |
“—” means the source doesn’t list that number. Items without protein or calories are never ranked.
Best orders by goal
Muscle gain
The most protein per order. Calories are higher, so these suit big eaters and heavy training days.
- Double SmokeShack
58 g protein · 860 cal · 6.7 g per 100 cal - Big Shack
56 g protein · 900 cal · 6.2 g per 100 cal - Double Cheeseburger
51 g protein · 700 cal · 7.3 g per 100 cal - Double ShackBurger
51 g protein · 760 cal · 6.7 g per 100 cal - ShackBurger, Double Lettuce Wrap
45 g protein · 580 cal · 7.8 g per 100 cal
Fat loss
Lots of protein for the calories, and 600 calories or less.
- Double Hamburger
44 g protein · 560 cal · 7.9 g per 100 cal - ShackBurger, Double Lettuce Wrap
45 g protein · 580 cal · 7.8 g per 100 cal - ShackBurger, Single Lettuce Wrap
23 g protein · 330 cal · 7 g per 100 cal - Chicken Shack
33 g protein · 550 cal · 6 g per 100 cal
GLP-1 friendly
Smaller portions with at least 20 g protein, 10 g sugar or less, and no more than 35% of calories from fat. Higher fiber ranks higher.
No items on our list match this goal yet.
Under 500 calories
The highest-protein orders (15 g or more) that stay under 500 calories.
- ShackBurger, Single Lettuce Wrap
23 g protein · 330 cal · 7 g per 100 cal - Bacon Egg and Cheese Sandwich
23 g protein · 430 cal · 5.3 g per 100 cal - Egg White Light (Double Egg)
19 g protein · 340 cal · 5.6 g per 100 cal
Build a 40g+ protein meal at Shake Shack
Simple ways to order for more protein.
Double ShackBurger51 g protein · 760 cal
How to order: Get it as a Lettuce Wrap: 45 g protein for 580 calories.
ShackBurger, Double Lettuce Wrap45 g protein · 580 cal
How to order: Only 3 g of carbs, since lettuce replaces the bun.
Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken38 g protein · 780 cal
How to order: Not available at all Shacks.
Sausage Breakfast Sandwich (Double Egg)36 g protein · 620 cal
How to order: Breakfast is not available at all Shacks.
Balsamic Vinegar Salad with Grilled Chicken32 g protein · 790 cal
How to order: Not available at all Shacks.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest protein item at Shake Shack?
Double SmokeShack has the most protein on our list, with 58 g of protein and 860 calories.
What is the best low-calorie, high-protein option at Shake Shack?
ShackBurger, Single Lettuce Wrap gives you 23 g of protein for 330 calories. That’s 7 g of protein per 100 calories.
Does Shake Shack have a high-protein or GLP-1 menu?
Shake Shack doesn’t have a labeled GLP-1 or high-protein menu that we know of. Our GLP-1-friendly picks on this page show smaller orders with more protein and less sugar.
How can I get 40 grams of protein at Shake Shack?
Order Double ShackBurger (51 g protein). Get it as a Lettuce Wrap: 45 g protein for 580 calories.
Where does this Shake Shack nutrition info come from?
We use Shake Shack’s official nutrition information only, and last checked it on September 24, 2026. We compared 19 menu items. Menus change, so check the official source before you order if you need exact numbers.
Source
Nutrition data from Shake Shack’s official nutrition information, checked September 24, 2026.
Last updated September 24, 2026. How we check our data.
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