Sonic Nutrition Information

About Sonic Drive-In

It began in 1953. People enjoy it for drinks, desserts, hot dogs, and hamburgers.

Sonic Drive-In is a famous American fast-food chain known for its old-style car service and roller-skating servers. It was started in 1953. People enjoy it for burgers, hot dogs, drinks, and desserts.

Now people also pay attention to health, so they want to know how healthy Sonic’s food is. This article provides a complete nutrition breakdown for 2025.

Breakfast Menu Nutrition

Sonic’s breakfast menu is hearty and high in calories, fats, and sodium.

Breakfast Nutrition Table:

Ultimate Meat & Cheese Burrito: 840 calories, 56g fat, 48g carbs, 30g protein
Breakfast Toaster (Bacon): 540 calories, 35g fat, 40g carbs, 21g protein
French Toast Sticks (with Syrup): 540 calories, 29g fat, 65g carbs, 5g protein
Jr. Breakfast Burrito: 300 calories, 17g fat, 24g carbs, 12g protein

How to Make Sonic’s Menu

First, understand the basics of Sonic’s menu categories:

Breakfast – Burritos, toasts, sandwiches
Burgers – Single, double, small
Chicken – Sandwiches, wraps, strips
Hot Dogs – Chili cheese, All-American, footlong
Snacks and Sides – Tater tots, fries, mozzarella sticks
Drinks – Slushes, sodas, limeades, shakes
Desserts – Sundaes, blasts, cones
Kids Meals
Combo Meals

Burgers & Sandwiches Nutrition

Sonic’s burgers are flavorful but high in calories.

Burger Nutrition Table:

Sonic Cheeseburger: 720 calories, 45g fat, 1,300mg sodium, 30g protein
Supersonic Bacon Double: 1,230 calories, 88g fat, 2,200mg sodium, 50g protein
Jr. Burger: 330 calories, 19g fat, 520mg sodium, 14g protein
Chicken Sandwich (Grilled): 460 calories, 18g fat, 950mg sodium, 32g protein

Hot Dogs Nutrition Facts

Hot dogs are a classic Sonic item, especially the Chili Cheese Coney.

Hot Dog Nutrition Table:

All-American Dog: 410 calories, 24g fat, 1,100mg sodium, 13g protein
Chili Cheese Coney: 510 calories, 31g fat, 1,350mg sodium, 17g protein
Footlong Quarter Pound Coney: 790 calories, 52g fat, 1,800mg sodium, 25g protein

Basics of Sonic’s Nutrition

These are some of the key nutrition ranges across Sonic’s menu:

Calories: 100 to 2000+
Fat: 5g to 100g
Sodium: 150mg to 3000mg
Sugar: 1g to 100g
Protein: 5g to 50g

Example: Classic Sonic Cheeseburger

Calories: 720
Fat: 45g
Sodium: 1,300mg
Protein: 30g

Summary Table of Popular Items

Cheeseburger: 720 calories, 45g fat, 9g sugar, 1,300mg sodium
Chili Dog: 510 calories, 31g fat, 5g sugar, 1,350mg sodium
Oreo Blast (Large): 1,280 calories, 70g fat, 105g sugar, 580mg sodium
Mozzarella Sticks (4 Pc): 450 calories, 28g fat, 3g sugar, 810mg sodium
Grilled Chicken Wrap: 430 calories, 17g fat, 3g sugar, 1,050mg sodium

Healthy Choices in Sonic

Here are some healthier options available at Sonic:

Grilled Chicken Wrap
Jr. Breakfast Burrito
Diet Limeade or Unsweet Iced Tea
Fresh banana or applesauce (available at some locations)

Tip: Choose grilled over fried, and use less sauce when possible.

Chicken Items – Calories and Macros

From tenders to wraps, here’s the nutritional breakdown:

Crispy Chicken Sandwich: 590 calories, 32g fat, 50g carbs, 27g protein
Grilled Chicken Wrap: 430 calories, 17g fat, 34g carbs, 29g protein
3 Pc Chicken Tenders: 350 calories, 22g fat, 19g carbs, 25g protein
Popcorn Chicken (Regular): 400 calories, 25g fat, 22g carbs, 19g protein

Snacks, Sides & Appetizers Nutrition

Popular but calorie-dense items include:

Medium Tater Tots: 360 calories, 19g fat, 470mg sodium, 40g carbs
Medium Fries: 290 calories, 13g fat, 260mg sodium, 35g carbs
Mozzarella Sticks (4 Pc): 450 calories, 28g fat, 810mg sodium, 33g carbs
Onion Rings (Medium): 520 calories, 30g fat, 450mg sodium, 52g carbs

Take Care of Allergies and Diet

Sonic provides an allergy chart on its website. Common allergens include:

Gluten: Present in buns and fried cheeses
Dairy: In cheese, shakes, and desserts
Soy: Found in fried and breaded items
Nuts: Present in some desserts and shakes
Vegetarian Options: Limited to certain sides and drinks

Healthy Choice Tips

Avoid combos – they are usually very high in calories
Replace fries or tots with applesauce
Remove mayo or cheese where possible
Use the Sonic app to customize your order
Take desserts in small quantities

Customer Reviews

Here’s what customers say:

“My drink turned out to be more sugary than a puri cake!”
“Grilled chicken wrap is my light lunch.”
“Blast is very fun, but I eat it on cheat day only.”

Sonic Drinks & Slushes Nutritional Breakdown

Sonic offers over 1.3 million drink combinations, with sugar levels that vary widely.

Cherry Limeade (Medium): 250 calories, 68g sugar
Ocean Water (Medium): 270 calories, 72g sugar
Blue Raspberry Slush (Medium): 200 calories, 60g sugar
Diet Cherry Limeade (Medium): 10 calories, 0g sugar

Milkshakes, Sundaes, and Frozen Desserts

Desserts are indulgent and high in sugar and calories.

Small Chocolate Shake: 590 calories, 32g fat, 60g sugar
Large Oreo Blast: 1,280 calories, 70g fat, 105g sugar
Hot Fudge Sundae: 480 calories, 22g fat, 55g sugar

Experts’ Advice

Nutrition experts recommend:

Don’t eat Sonic daily if you care about health
Choose grilled items, drink water, and skip sauces
Avoid sugary drinks and high-calorie desserts

Kid’s Menu Nutritional Information

Sonic’s kid meals offer slightly better portion control.

Kid’s Grilled Cheese: 410 calories, 25g fat, 780mg sodium, 9g protein
Kid’s Jr. Burger: 330 calories, 19g fat, 520mg sodium, 14g protein
Kid’s Chicken Strips (2 Pc): 290 calories, 18g fat, 650mg sodium, 15g protein

Calorie Comparisons with Other Fast-Food Chains

Chain	Classic Cheeseburger	Medium Fries	Medium Shake
Sonic	720	290	590
McDonald’s	300	320	530
Burger King	650	380	610
Wendy’s	590	320	580

Sonic’s items tend to be larger in portion and higher in fat and sodium.

Sonic App and Online Tools

Sonic’s app and website offer helpful tools:

Calorie checker
Ingredient customization
Allergen filter
Meal builder

Check online tools before visiting for smart decisions.