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Sonic Drive-In • Vegan Guide • Updated June 2026

Vegan Options at Sonic Drive-In

Quick Answer: Yes — Sonic Drive-In has 18 vegan options. The top pick by Nom Score is the Groovy Fries (Small) (260 cal, 2g protein, Nom Score B).

18Vegan Options
85Total Analyzed
BBest Grade
Top rated

Top Vegan Picks at Sonic Drive-In

1
B
Groovy Fries (Small)
Cal
260
Prot
2g
Sod
570
Sug
0g
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Groovy Fries: Potatoes, (Contains One Or More: Canola Oil, Corn Oil, Cottonseed Oil, Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Sunflower Oil), Modified Food Starch, Rice Flour, Dextrin, Cornstarch, Salt, Leavening, Xanthum Gum, Dextrose, Disodium Dihydrogen Pyrophosphate.
2
B
Groovy Fries (Medium)
Cal
370
Prot
3g
Sod
790
Sug
0g
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Groovy Fries: Potatoes, (Contains One Or More: Canola Oil, Corn Oil, Cottonseed Oil, Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Sunflower Oil), Modified Food Starch, Rice Flour, Dextrin, Cornstarch, Salt, Leavening, Xanthum Gum, Dextrose, Disodium Dihydrogen Pyrophosphate.
3
B
Groovy Fries (Large)
Cal
520
Prot
4g
Sod
1110
Sug
0g
View full ingredients
Groovy Fries: Potatoes, (Contains One Or More: Canola Oil, Corn Oil, Cottonseed Oil, Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Sunflower Oil), Modified Food Starch, Rice Flour, Dextrin, Cornstarch, Salt, Leavening, Xanthum Gum, Dextrose, Disodium Dihydrogen Pyrophosphate.
Item
Grade
Cal
Protein
Carbs
Sodium
1
Groovy Fries (Small)Nom’s Top Pick
Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on protein. · Tater tots and fries made from real potatoes
Groovy Fries: Potatoes, (Contains One Or More: Canola Oil, Corn Oil, Cottonseed Oil, Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Sunflower Oil), Modified Food Starch, Rice Flour, Dextrin, Cornstarch, Salt, Leavening, Xanthum Gum, Dextrose, Disodium Dihydrogen Pyrophosphate.
B
260
2g
28g
570mg
2
Groovy Fries (Medium)
Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on protein. · Tater tots and fries made from real potatoes
Groovy Fries: Potatoes, (Contains One Or More: Canola Oil, Corn Oil, Cottonseed Oil, Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Sunflower Oil), Modified Food Starch, Rice Flour, Dextrin, Cornstarch, Salt, Leavening, Xanthum Gum, Dextrose, Disodium Dihydrogen Pyrophosphate.
B
370
3g
39g
790mg
3
Groovy Fries (Large)
Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on protein. · Tater tots and fries made from real potatoes
Groovy Fries: Potatoes, (Contains One Or More: Canola Oil, Corn Oil, Cottonseed Oil, Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Sunflower Oil), Modified Food Starch, Rice Flour, Dextrin, Cornstarch, Salt, Leavening, Xanthum Gum, Dextrose, Disodium Dihydrogen Pyrophosphate.
B
520
4g
56g
1110mg
4
Tots (Small)
Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on protein. · Made-to-order at the drive-in
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.
B
250
2g
30g
620mg
5
Tots (Medium)
Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on protein. · Made-to-order at the drive-in
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.
B
360
3g
43g
890mg
6
Tots (Large)
Great sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on protein. · Made-to-order at the drive-in
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.
B
580
5g
69g
1450mg
7
Diet Cherry Limeade (Small)
Low on nutrients. Great sodium & sat fat. Light on fiber & protein. · Made-to-order at the drive-in
B
10
0g
2g
35mg
8
Unsweet Iced Tea (Small)
Low on nutrients. Great sodium & sat fat. Light on fiber & protein. · Made-to-order at the drive-in
B
0
0g
0g
10mg
9
Cherry Limeade (Small)
Great sodium & sat fat. Watch the sugar. Light on fiber & protein. · Made-to-order at the drive-in
C
140
0g
39g
60mg
10
Limeade (Small)
Great sodium & sat fat. Watch the sugar. Light on fiber & protein. · Made-to-order at the drive-in
C
100
0g
29g
55mg
See all 18 vegan options at Sonic Drive-In
The Nom Score read

Sonic Drive-In’s 18 vegan options are led by the Groovy Fries (Small): Nom Score B (73/100), 260 calories, 2g protein, and 570mg sodium. The Tots (Large) carries the most protein at 5g. The lightest is the Unsweet Iced Tea (Small), at 0 calories. Most come from the Snacks & Sides menu (6 of 10). Protein ranges 0–5g 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 vegan criteria:

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Vanilla Shake (Small)
not flagged vegan
!
Chocolate Shake (Small)
not flagged vegan
!
Chicago Hot Dog
not flagged vegan — ingredients mention beef
!
Vanilla Shake (Mini)
not flagged vegan
!
Strawberry Shake (Mini)
not flagged vegan
Order smarter

Pro Tips: How to Order Vegan at Sonic Drive-In

✓
Ask about vegan cheese and sour cream alternatives
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Request no cheese, sour cream, or mayo on items
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Choose items with beans, rice, and vegetables as the base
FAQ

Common questions about vegan at Sonic Drive-In

Is Sonic Drive-In good for vegan diets?

Yes — Sonic Drive-In has 18 vegan options, topped by the Groovy Fries (Small) (Nom Score B).

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

The Groovy Fries (Small) is the best choice with 260 calories, 2g protein, and a Nom Score of B.

What is the highest-protein item at Sonic Drive-In?

The highest-protein option at Sonic Drive-In is the Tots (Large) with 5g protein (580 cal).

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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