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Sonic Drive-In • Low Calorie Guide • Updated June 2026

Low Calorie Options at Sonic Drive-In

Quick Answer: Sonic Drive-In has 46 low calorie options. The lowest-calorie option at Sonic Drive-In is the Premium Chicken Bites (Small) with 240 calories. Top pick overall: the French Toast Sticks (4 pc.) (480 cal, 8g protein, Nom Score A).

46Low Calorie Options
85Total Analyzed
ABest Grade
Top rated

Top Low Calorie Picks at Sonic Drive-In

1
A
French Toast Sticks (4 pc.)
Cal
480
Prot
8g
Sod
460
Sug
12g
2
B
Premium Chicken Bites (Medium)
Cal
350
Prot
19g
Sod
1320
Sug
0g
3
B
Premium Chicken Bites (Small)
Cal
240
Prot
13g
Sod
900
Sug
0g
Item
Grade
Cal
Protein
Carbs
Sodium
1
French Toast Sticks (4 pc.)Nom’s Top Pick
Great sodium & sat fat. Light on protein. · Made-to-order at the drive-in
A
480
8g
54g
460mg
2
Premium Chicken Bites (Medium)
Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. · Made-to-order at the drive-in
B
350
19g
28g
1320mg
3
Premium Chicken Bites (Small)
Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber. · Made-to-order at the drive-in
B
240
13g
19g
900mg
4
BLT Toaster
Watch the sodium. · Made-to-order at the drive-in
Bacon: Cured With: Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite.
B
450
16g
42g
940mg
5
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Grilled. Great portion. Watch the sodium & sat fat. · Made-to-order at the drive-in
C
390
13g
42g
1130mg
6
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
7
Jr. Breakfast Burrito - Bacon
Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber. · 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.. American Cheese: Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Culture, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Enzymes, Citric Acid, Soy Lecithin, Color Added.
C
270
13g
22g
870mg
8
Jr. Breakfast Burrito - Sausage
Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber. · 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.. 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.
C
280
12g
22g
830mg
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
See all 46 low calorie options at Sonic Drive-In
The Nom Score read

Sonic Drive-In’s 46 low calorie options are led by the French Toast Sticks (4 pc.): Nom Score A (85/100), 480 calories, 8g protein, and 460mg sodium. The Crispy Tenders (5 pc.) carries the most protein at 35g. The lightest is the Premium Chicken Bites (Small), at 240 calories. Most come from the Chicken menu (4 of 10). Calories run 240–480 across the picks. Figures are computed from Sonic Drive-In’s published nutrition data (June 2026).

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What to Avoid

These items at Sonic Drive-In don’t meet low calorie criteria:

!
Vanilla Shake (Small)
570 cal (max 500)
!
Chocolate Shake (Small)
570 cal (max 500)
!
Cherry Limeade (Medium)
drink, not a meal
!
Ocean Water (Medium)
drink, not a meal
!
Lemonade Slush (Small)
drink, not a meal
Order smarter

Pro Tips: How to Order Low Calorie at Sonic Drive-In

✓
The Jr. Burger (380 cal) is the lightest burger option
✓
Skip the chili and cheese on coneys—saves 200+ calories
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Avoid Blasts and shakes—even smalls are 400-500 calories
FAQ

Common questions about low calorie at Sonic Drive-In

Is Sonic Drive-In good for low calorie diets?

Yes — Sonic Drive-In has 46 low calorie options, topped by the French Toast Sticks (4 pc.) (Nom Score A).

What’s the best low calorie option at Sonic Drive-In?

The French Toast Sticks (4 pc.) is the best choice with 480 calories, 8g protein, and a Nom Score of A.

What is the lowest-calorie item at Sonic Drive-In?

The lowest-calorie option at Sonic Drive-In is the Premium Chicken Bites (Small) with 240 calories.

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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Nutrition data verified. Calorie counts and macros are taken from Sonic Drive-In’s official published nutrition data. How the Nom Score works →

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