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| Category | Sides & Desserts |
|---|---|
| What it is | Real ice cream shakes |
| Description | Shakes made with hand-scooped ice cream. Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry and cookies & cream with OREO pieces. |
| Typical price | $6.20 |
| Calories (menu) | 390–1090 |
| Calories (guide) | 720 (Vanilla) |
| Protein | 13g |
| Fat | 36g (24g saturated) |
| Carbohydrates | 87g |
| Sodium | 220mg |
| Allergens | M, S, + (cookies & cream adds SS, W) |
| Data source | Official Carl's Jr. menu (October 2026) and nutrition guide (June 24, 2025) |
What Is the Carl's Jr. Hand-Scooped Ice-Cream Shakes?
Shakes made with hand-scooped ice cream in vanilla, chocolate, strawberry and cookies & cream.
The nutrition guide lists about 710 to 730 calories per flavor at its listed size, with 58g to 69g of sugar. The online menu range covers all sizes.
Hand-Scooped Ice-Cream Shakes Nutrition Facts
| Size | Cal | Fat | Sat fat | Sodium | Carbs | Fiber | Sugar | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanilla | 720 | 36 | 24 | 220 | 87 | — | 69 | 13 |
| Chocolate | 710 | 36 | 24 | 270 | 86 | — | 64 | 13 |
| Strawberry | 710 | 36 | 24 | 220 | 85 | — | 68 | 13 |
| Cookies & Cream | 730 | 40 | 25 | 320 | 81 | — | 58 | 14 |
Fat, carbs, fiber, sugar and protein in grams. Sodium in milligrams. A dash means the guide does not list that figure.
Reading these numbers
The vanilla version has 220mg of sodium. That is about 10% of the 2,300mg daily limit most adults are advised to stay under.
It gives you 1.8g of protein per 100 calories. The average item in Sides & Desserts has 408 calories and 6g of protein, so this one is heavier than average for its section.
Hand-Scooped Ice-Cream Shakes Allergens
The official Carl's Jr. guide dated June 24, 2025 lists these allergens for this item:
- Milk
- Soy
The guide also notes that shake ingredients may be processed in facilities where peanuts or tree nuts are present.
See the full Carl's Jr. allergen guide →
How to Order the Hand-Scooped Ice-Cream Shakes
- Confirm the price locally. Each restaurant sets its own prices.
- Tell the crew about allergies before you order. The kitchen is shared.
How the Hand-Scooped Ice-Cream Shakes Compares
Other items in Sides & Desserts with full nutrition data, lightest first. A dash means not published.
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hand-Scooped Ice-Cream Shakes | 720 | 13g | 87g | 220mg |
| Chocolatey Chip Cookies | 170 | 1g | 22g | 160mg |
| Hash Rounds | 240 | 2g | 22g | 300mg |
| Natural-Cut French Fries | 280 | 3g | 36g | 560mg |
| Chocolate Cake | 290 | 3g | 46g | 240mg |
| Fried Zucchini | 310 | 4g | 32g | 680mg |
| 6 piece - Jalapeño POPPERS Bites | 370 | 9g | 40g | 1,110mg |
| Waffle Fries | 380 | 5g | 36g | 780mg |
| 9 piece - Jalapeño POPPERS Bites | 550 | 13g | 60g | 1,670mg |
| Onion Rings | 560 | 9g | 66g | 630mg |
Want the whole menu side by side? Open the full nutrition table or add up an order with the meal builder.
What to Order With It
Popular mains to pair it with:
- Single Western Bacon Cheeseburger: 770 calories, $7.00
- Single Famous Star: 670 calories, $8.22
- Charbroiled BBQ Chicken Sandwich: 440 calories, $10.55
- 5 Piece - Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders: 440 calories, Varies
- Jalapeño Double Cheeseburger: 510 calories, $4.99
More From Sides & Desserts
Natural-Cut French Fries
Skin-on fries in small, medium and large. The default side in every combo.
Waffle Fries
Seasoned waffle-cut fries, one size.
Onion Rings
Crispy battered onion rings, the same ones stacked on the Western Bacon Cheeseburger.
Fried Zucchini
Breaded, fried zucchini spears. A Carl’s Jr. side you will not find at most burger chains.
Hash Rounds®
Small round hash browns in three sizes. Served at breakfast and inside several breakfast items.
6 piece - Jalapeño POPPERS® Bites
Six breaded Jalapeño POPPERS Bites with a dipping sauce.
Frequently Asked Questions
The official online menu lists 390–1090 calories.
About $6.20 at the US locations we track. Prices change by city and store, so check the Carl's Jr. app for yours.
Shakes made with hand-scooped ice cream. Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry and cookies & cream with OREO pieces.
13g of protein (vanilla), along with 36g of fat and 87g of carbs.
220mg, which is about 10% of the 2,300mg daily limit in the US Dietary Guidelines.
The official guide lists milk, soy. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contact is possible. See the allergen guide.