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“Chocolate Shake” across 18 chains
In-N-Out has the cheapest chocolate shake at $3.45 (Chocolate Shake). For raw calories per dollar, Hardee's tops out at 192.6 cal/$ (Chocolate Hand-Scooped Shake), useful only if you value sheer volume.
| Chain | Item | Section | Price | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Protein/$ | Cal/$ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-N-Out🟢 Verified Oct 1, 2026 | Chocolate Shake | Shakes | $3.45Cheapest | 610 | 16gMost | 74gg | 4.6Top | 176.8 |
| Krystal🟢 Verified Oct 1, 2026 | Chocolate Shake (Regular) | Desserts & Shakes | $3.49 | 580 | 15g | 102gg | 4.3 | 166.2 |
| Hardee's🟢 Verified Oct 1, 2026 | Chocolate Hand-Scooped Shake | Hand-Scooped Shakes | $3.79 | 730 | 13g | 91gg | 3.4 | 192.6Top |
| Del Taco🟢 Verified Oct 1, 2026 | Chocolate Shake | Shakes & Desserts | $3.99 | 550 | 14g | 102gg | 3.5 | 137.8 |
| Steak 'n Shake🟢 Verified Oct 1, 2026 | Chocolate Shake | Hand-Dipped Shakes | $3.99 | 670 | 13g | 104gg | 3.3 | 167.9 |
| Cook Out🟢 Verified Oct 1, 2026 | Chocolate Milkshake | Milkshakes | $3.99 | 620 | 16g | 110gg | 4.0 | 155.4 |
| McDonald's🟢 Verified Oct 1, 2026 | Chocolate Shake (Small) | Sweets & Treats (Dessert Menu) | $3.99 | 520 | 12g | 85gg | 3.0 | 130.3 |
| Whataburger🟢 Verified Oct 1, 2026 | Chocolate Shake (Medium) | Shakes & Desserts | $4.29 | 560 | 13g | 102gg | 3.0 | 130.5 |
| Arby's🟢 Verified Oct 1, 2026 | Chocolate Shake (Medium) | Shakes & Desserts | $4.49 | 700 | 16g | 113gg | 3.6 | 155.9 |
| Dairy Queen🟢 Verified Oct 1, 2026 | Chocolate Shake (Medium) | Shakes, Malts & Misty Drinks | $4.49 | 710 | 16g | 110gg | 3.6 | 158.1 |
| Jack in the Box🟢 Verified Oct 1, 2026 | Chocolate Shake (Regular) | Drinks & Desserts | $4.49 | 670 | 14g | 106gg | 3.1 | 149.2 |
| Sonic🟢 Verified Oct 1, 2026 | Chocolate Shake (Medium) | Shakes & Ice Cream | $4.49 | 720 | 14g | 112gg | 3.1 | 160.4 |
| Zaxby's🟢 Verified Oct 1, 2026 | Chocolate Milkshake | Drinks & Shakes | $4.49 | 670 | 14g | 119gg | 3.1 | 149.2 |
| Burger King🟢 Verified Oct 1, 2026 | Chocolate Milkshake | Drinks & Shakes | $4.79 | 590 | 13g | 103gg | 2.7 | 123.2 |
| Chick-fil-A🟢 Verified Oct 1, 2026 | Chocolate Milkshake (Medium) | Desserts & Shakes | $4.79 | 600 | 12g | 93gg | 2.5 | 125.3 |
| Culver's🟢 Verified Oct 1, 2026 | Chocolate Shake (Regular) | Frozen Custard & Shakes | $4.99 | 920 | 16g | 117gg | 3.2 | 184.4 |
| Carl's Jr.🟢 Verified Oct 1, 2026 | Thick Chocolate ShakePopular | Shakes & Desserts | $4.99 | 710 | 13g | 86gg | 2.6 | 142.3 |
| Shake Shack🟢 Verified Oct 1, 2026 | Chocolate Shake | Shakes | $6.99 | 750 | 16g | 76gg | 2.3 | 107.3 |
Prices are approximate national averages from our menu tracking data. One item shown per chain: the closest match.