Sonic Drive-In • High Protein Guide • Updated June 2026
High Protein Options at Sonic Drive-In
Quick Answer: Sonic Drive-In has 19 high protein options. The highest-protein option at Sonic Drive-In is the SuperSONIC Bacon Double Cheeseburger with 55g protein (1090 cal). Top pick overall: the Premium Chicken Bites (Large) (510 cal, 27g protein, Nom Score C).
19High Protein Options
85Total Analyzed
CBest Grade
Top rated
Top High Protein Picks at Sonic Drive-In
1
C
Premium Chicken Bites (Large)
Cal
510
Prot
27g
Sod
1920
Sug
0g
2
C
Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Cal
650
Prot
20g
Sod
1060
Sug
9g
3
C
Jr. Double Cheeseburger
Cal
390
Prot
21g
Sod
870
Sug
6g
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Bakery Bun: Unbleached Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Sugar, Yeast, Wheat Gluten, Soybean Oil. Contains 2% Or Less Of Each Of The Following: Salt, Sesame Flour, Dough Conditioners, Monocalcium Phosphate, Natural Flavors, Vinegar, Colored With Annatto And Turmeric, Calcium Propionate.
Beef Patty: Beef, Encapsulated Salt (Salt, Fully Hydrogenated Soybean Oil), Yeast Extract, Black Pepper, Maltodextrin.
American Cheese: Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Culture, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Enzymes, Citric Acid, Soy Lecithin, Color Added.
Item
Grade
Cal
Protein
Carbs
Sodium
1
Premium Chicken Bites (Large)Nom’s Top Pick
Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. · Made-to-order at the drive-in
C
510
27g
41g
1920mg
2
Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Processed meat. Great sat fat. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber. · Made-to-order at the drive-in
C
650
20g
69g
1060mg
3
Jr. Double Cheeseburger
Great portion. Watch the sodium. · Made-to-order at the drive-in
Bakery Bun: Unbleached Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Sugar, Yeast, Wheat Gluten, Soybean Oil. Contains 2% Or Less Of Each Of The Following: Salt, Sesame Flour, Dough Conditioners, Monocalcium Phosphate, Natural Flavors, Vinegar, Colored With Annatto And Turmeric, Calcium Propionate.. Beef Patty: Beef, Encapsulated Salt (Salt, Fully Hydrogenated Soybean Oil), Yeast Extract, Black Pepper, Maltodextrin.. American Cheese: Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Culture, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Enzymes, Citric Acid, Soy Lecithin, Color Added.
C
390
21g
25g
870mg
4
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Deep fried. Great sat fat. Watch the sodium. · Made-to-order at the drive-in
Bakery Bun: Unbleached Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Sugar, Yeast, Wheat Gluten, Soybean Oil. Contains 2% Or Less Of Each Of The Following: Salt, Sesame Flour, Dough Conditioners, Monocalcium Phosphate, Natural Flavors, Vinegar, Colored With Annatto And Turmeric, Calcium Propionate.. Breaded Chicken Fillet: Uncooked, Breaded Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Fillet, With Rib Meat Containing Up To 14% Of A Solution Of Water, Seasoning, Modified Food Starch, Sodium Phosphate. Breaded With: Bleached Wheat Flour, Yellow Corn Flour, Pea Starch, Salt, Soybean Oil, Spice, Sugar, Yeast, Cocoa Powder.
C
520
24g
52g
1470mg
5
Chicken Club Toaster
Great sugar. Watch the sodium. · Made-to-order at the drive-in
Breaded Chicken Fillet: Uncooked, Breaded Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Fillet, With Rib Meat Containing Up To 14% Of A Solution Of Water, Seasoning, Modified Food Starch, Sodium Phosphate. Breaded With: Bleached Wheat Flour, Yellow Corn Flour, Pea Starch, Salt, Soybean Oil, Spice, Sugar, Yeast, Cocoa Powder.. Bacon: Cured With: Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite.
C
670
33g
55g
1890mg
6
SONIC Cheeseburger
Watch the sodium. Light on fiber. · Made-to-order at the drive-in
Bakery Bun: Unbleached Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Sugar, Yeast, Wheat Gluten, Soybean Oil. Contains 2% Or Less Of Each Of The Following: Salt, Sesame Flour, Dough Conditioners, Monocalcium Phosphate, Natural Flavors, Vinegar, Colored With Annatto And Turmeric, Calcium Propionate.. Beef Patty: Beef, Encapsulated Salt (Salt, Fully Hydrogenated Soybean Oil), Yeast Extract, Black Pepper, Maltodextrin.. American Cheese: Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Culture, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Enzymes, Citric Acid, Soy Lecithin, Color Added.
C
700
30g
52g
1360mg
7
SuperSONIC Bacon Double Cheeseburger
Watch the sodium & portion. Light on fiber. · Made-to-order at the drive-in
Bakery Bun: Unbleached Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Sugar, Yeast, Wheat Gluten, Soybean Oil. Contains 2% Or Less Of Each Of The Following: Salt, Sesame Flour, Dough Conditioners, Monocalcium Phosphate, Natural Flavors, Vinegar, Colored With Annatto And Turmeric, Calcium Propionate.. Beef Patty: Beef, Encapsulated Salt (Salt, Fully Hydrogenated Soybean Oil), Yeast Extract, Black Pepper, Maltodextrin.. American Cheese: Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Culture, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Enzymes, Citric Acid, Soy Lecithin, Color Added.. Bacon: Cured With: Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite.
C
1090
55g
54g
1960mg
8
SuperSONIC Breakfast Burrito
Great sugar. Watch the sodium. · Made-to-order at the drive-in
Tortilla: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Palm Oil, Tortilla Mix [Salt, Sodium Bicarbonate, Mono- And Diglycerides, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Preservatives, Fumaric Acid, Corn Starch], Sodium Metabisulfite.. Eggs: Whole Eggs, Citric Acid, 0.15% Water, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum.. Bacon: Cured With: Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite.. Sausage Patty: Pork, Water. Contains Less Than 2% Salt, Spices, Corn Syrup Solids, Dextrose, BHA, Propyl Gallate, Citric Acid.. American Cheese: Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Culture, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Enzymes, Citric Acid, Soy Lecithin, Color Added.. Tots: Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Contains One Or More: Canola, Soybean, Cottonseed, Sunflower, Corn). Contains 2% Or Less Of Dextrose, Natural Flavor, Salt, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate.
C
590
24g
49g
1770mg
9
Crispy Tenders (3 pc.)
Deep fried. Processed meat. Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. · Made-to-order at the drive-in
Crispy Chicken Tender: Chicken Breast Tenderloin Containing Up To 18% Of A Solution Of Water, Seasoning, Sodium Phosphate And Salt. Breader: Enriched Wheat Flour, Salt, Garlic Powder, Spice, Leavening, Onion Powder, Soybean Oil, Corn Starch, Dextrose. Batter: Water, Enriched Wheat Flour, Modified Corn Starch, Maltodextrin, Soybean Oil.
C
260
21g
16g
730mg
10
Crispy Tenders (5 pc.)
Deep fried. Processed meat. Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. · Made-to-order at the drive-in
Crispy Chicken Tender: Chicken Breast Tenderloin Containing Up To 18% Of A Solution Of Water, Seasoning, Sodium Phosphate And Salt. Breader: Enriched Wheat Flour, Salt, Garlic Powder, Spice, Leavening, Onion Powder, Soybean Oil, Corn Starch, Dextrose. Batter: Water, Enriched Wheat Flour, Modified Corn Starch, Maltodextrin, Soybean Oil.
C
430
35g
27g
1210mg
The Nom Score read
The Premium Chicken Bites (Large) tops Sonic Drive-In’s 19 high protein options — Nom Score C (64/100) on 510 calories, 27g protein, and 1920mg sodium. The SuperSONIC Bacon Double Cheeseburger carries the most protein at 55g. The lightest is the Crispy Tenders (3 pc.), at 260 calories. Most come from the Chicken menu (3 of 10). Protein ranges 20–55g across the picks. Figures are computed from Sonic Drive-In’s published nutrition data (June 2026).
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Watch-outs
What to Avoid
These items at Sonic Drive-In don’t meet high protein criteria:
Vanilla Shake (Small)
only 12g protein (min 20)
Chocolate Shake (Small)
only 11g protein (min 20)
Cherry Limeade (Medium)
drink, not a meal — only 0g protein (min 20)
Ocean Water (Medium)
drink, not a meal — only 0g protein (min 20)
Lemonade Slush (Small)
drink, not a meal — only 0g protein (min 20)
Order smarter
Pro Tips: How to Order High Protein at Sonic Drive-In
Double the protein on any bowl or salad for extra grams
Add a side of black beans or pinto beans for plant protein
Choose grilled chicken or steak over fried options
FAQ
Common questions about high protein at Sonic Drive-In
Is Sonic Drive-In good for high protein diets?
Yes — Sonic Drive-In has 19 high protein options, topped by the Premium Chicken Bites (Large) (Nom Score C).
What’s the best high protein option at Sonic Drive-In?
The Premium Chicken Bites (Large) is the best choice with 510 calories, 27g protein, and a Nom Score of C.
What is the highest-protein item at Sonic Drive-In?
The highest-protein option at Sonic Drive-In is the SuperSONIC Bacon Double Cheeseburger with 55g protein (1090 cal).
What’s the best high-protein, low-calorie option at Sonic Drive-In?
For protein without the calories, the Crispy Tenders (5 pc.) is the pick — 35g protein in 430 calories (Nom Score C).
How we ranked these: Every item is scored by the Nom Score, which weighs
sodium, saturated fat, sugar, portion size, fiber, and protein per calorie against FDA daily-value guidance.
Data comes from Sonic Drive-In’s published nutrition information.
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