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Sonic Nutrition & Calories (2026)

Official calorie, protein, and sodium figures for burgers, coneys, tots, shakes, and more β€” updated October 2026

Last checked: Oct 14, 2026Official Sonic brochureIndependent guide

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πŸ“Š Sonic nutrition figures below come from Sonic’s official Summer 2026 nutritional brochure (fetched October 2026). Highlights: a Sonic Cheeseburger has 700 calories, a Footlong Quarter Pound Coney has 770, and a small Cherry Limeade has just 140.

⚠️ Watch the sodium: the All-American Bacon Sonic Smasher (triple) packs 2,440 mg of sodium β€” more than a full day’s worth in one burger.

πŸ’ͺ Protein pick: 5-piece Crispy Tenders deliver 35g of protein for 430 calories.

Sonic Burger Nutrition & Calories

Official 2026 figures. The classic Sonic Cheeseburger (with ketchup & mayo) is the baseline most people compare against.

Item Calories Protein Sodium
Sonic Cheeseburger (ketchup & mayo) 700 30g 1,360mg
Jr. Cheeseburger 290 13g 800mg
Jr. Double Cheeseburger 390 21g 870mg
Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger 400 17g 1,440mg
SuperSonic Jalapeño Double Cheeseburger 970 51g 1,850mg
Original Sonic Smasher (double) 600 35g 1,530mg
Original Sonic Smasher (triple) 780 48g 2,070mg
All-American Sonic Smasher (double) 610 35g 1,650mg
All-American Bacon Sonic Smasher (double) 670 39g 1,870mg
All-American Bacon Sonic Smasher (triple) 860 52g 2,440mg

Figures: Sonic Drive-In official nutritional brochure, Summer 2026 (fetched Oct 14, 2026). Condiments as listed; customizing changes the numbers.

Sonic Coneys & Hot Dogs Nutrition

Item Calories Protein Sodium
Chili Cheese Coney 470 18g 1,200mg
Footlong Quarter Pound Coney 770 31g 2,160mg
Corn Dog 230 6g 480mg

Figures: Sonic Drive-In official nutritional brochure, Summer 2026 (fetched Oct 14, 2026).

Fresh garden salad with grilled chicken β€” a lighter Sonic choice

Lighter picks exist β€” the Jr. Cheeseburger is just 290 calories

Portion guidance β€” small tater tots with fresh fruit for balance

Small tots (250 cal) beat large (520 cal) β€” size matters most

Sonic Chicken Nutrition

Item Calories Protein Sodium
Crispy Chicken Sandwich 520 24g 1,470mg
Crispy Tenders (3 pc) 260 21g 730mg
Crispy Tenders (5 pc) 430 35g 1,210mg
Premium Chicken Bites (small) 240 13g 900mg
Premium Chicken Bites (medium) 350 19g 1,320mg
Premium Chicken Bites (large) 510 27g 1,920mg

Figures: Sonic Drive-In official nutritional brochure, Summer 2026 (fetched Oct 14, 2026).

Sonic Sides Nutrition: Tots, Fries & Onion Rings

Item Calories Sodium
Tater Tots (small) 250 620mg
Tater Tots (medium) 360 890mg
Groovy Fries (small) 260 570mg
Groovy Fries (medium) 370 790mg
Groovy Fries (large) 520 1,110mg
Cheese Tots (small) 310 950mg
Onion Rings (small) 440 430mg
Onion Rings (medium) 580 570mg
Soft Pretzel Twist 250 440mg

Figures: Sonic Drive-In official nutritional brochure, Summer 2026 (fetched Oct 14, 2026).

Sonic Shakes, Slushes & Drinks Nutrition

Drinks are where Sonic calories hide. A small Cherry Limeade is 140 calories β€” a large Oreo shake is 1,290.

Item Calories Sugar
Chocolate Shake (mini) 370 48g
Chocolate Shake (small) 570 75g
Chocolate Shake (medium) 720 95g
Chocolate Shake (large) 1,050 142g
Vanilla Shake (small) 570 74g
Oreo Chocolate Shake (small) 680 84g
Oreo Chocolate Shake (large) 1,290 162g
Banana Pudding Shake (large) 1,160 147g
Cherry Limeade (small) 140 39g
Cherry Limeade (medium) 240 64g
Cherry Limeade (large) 360 98g
Cherry Limeade (RT 44) 490 132g
Diet Cherry Limeade (any size) 15 2g

Figures: Sonic Drive-In official nutritional brochure, Summer 2026 (fetched Oct 14, 2026). See our Cherry Limeade price guide for drink prices and sizes.

Cherry limeade with fresh cherries β€” 140 calories in a small

Small Cherry Limeade: 140 cal β€” the RT 44 is 490

Sonic Breakfast Nutrition

Item Calories Protein Sodium
Jr. Breakfast Burrito (bacon) 270 13g 870mg
Jr. Breakfast Burrito (sausage) 280 12g 830mg
Breakfast Burrito (bacon) 470 25g 1,540mg
Breakfast Burrito (sausage) 490 23g 1,450mg
Breakfast Toaster (bacon) 470 22g 1,940mg
Breakfast Toaster (sausage) 570 23g 1,960mg
SuperSonic Breakfast Burrito 590 24g 1,770mg
Ultimate Meat & Cheese Breakfast Burrito 820 47g 2,190mg
French Toast Sticks (4 pc, no syrup) 480 8g 460mg

Figures: Sonic Drive-In official nutritional brochure, Summer 2026 (fetched Oct 14, 2026). Full breakfast details on our Sonic breakfast page.

Healthiest Picks at Sonic

βœ… Lighter choices (official 2026 figures)

Jr. Cheeseburger (290 cal) β€” the lowest-calorie burger on the menu. Corn Dog (230 cal) β€” surprisingly light for fried food. Soft Pretzel Twist (250 cal) β€” a solid snack-size side. Small Cherry Limeade (140 cal) or Diet Cherry Limeade (15 cal, any size) β€” skip the 570-calorie small shake and save 400+ calories on the drink alone.

Sodium & Sugar Warnings

πŸ§‚ Sodium watch: the All-American Bacon Sonic Smasher (triple) has 2,440 mg of sodium β€” above the 2,300 mg daily limit in a single burger. The Footlong Quarter Pound Coney (2,160 mg) and Breakfast Toaster Sausage (1,960 mg) are also very high. If sodium matters to you, the Jr. Cheeseburger (800 mg) is the safer burger pick.
🍬 Sugar watch: a large Oreo Chocolate Shake has 162g of sugar; a Cherry Limeade RT 44 has 132g. Even a small Cherry Limeade (39g) exceeds the WHO’s 25g daily added-sugar guideline β€” treat slushes and shakes as desserts, not drinks.

Sonic Nutrition FAQs

Where can I find official Sonic nutrition information?
Sonic publishes an official nutritional brochure (Summer 2026 edition used here). All figures on this page come from that brochure, fetched October 2026. Sonic notes that actual values can vary slightly by location and customizations.
How many calories are in a Sonic Cheeseburger?
700 calories with ketchup and mayo (30g protein, 1,360mg sodium), per Sonic’s official Summer 2026 brochure. The Jr. Cheeseburger is 290 calories.
How many calories are in a Footlong Quarter Pound Coney?
770 calories (31g protein, 2,160mg sodium), per the official 2026 brochure. The regular Chili Cheese Coney is 470 calories.
What is the healthiest thing to order at Sonic?
The lightest menu items: Corn Dog (230 cal), Jr. Cheeseburger (290 cal), Soft Pretzel Twist (250 cal), and Diet Cherry Limeade (15 cal). Pair a Jr. burger with a diet drink for a sub-400-calorie meal.
How many calories are in a medium Cherry Limeade?
240 calories (64g sugar). Sizes scale fast: small is 140, large is 360, and the RT 44 is 490 calories with 132g of sugar.
How many calories are in a small Sonic Chocolate Shake?
570 calories (75g sugar). A large is 1,050 calories β€” nearly two full meals’ worth.
How much protein is in Sonic’s Crispy Tenders?
21g in the 3-piece (260 cal) and 35g in the 5-piece (430 cal) β€” the best protein-per-calorie deal among Sonic’s chicken options.
Which Sonic menu item has the most sodium?
The All-American Bacon Sonic Smasher (triple) at 2,440mg β€” more than the full 2,300mg daily recommended limit in one burger.
Are Sonic’s nutrition numbers the same at every location?
Mostly, but not exactly. Sonic’s own brochure notes that nutritional content can vary based on serving size, ingredient quantities, and special orders. Treat figures as reliable estimates.
How many calories are in Sonic tater tots?
Small: 250 calories; medium: 360. Cheese tots run higher β€” small is 310 calories.