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Cheese Tots (Small)
Sonic Drive-In

Cheese Tots (Small)

Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. Light on protein.

Vegetarian
310
Calories
6g
Protein
30g
Carbs
950mg
Sodium
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A solid side or snack
Good as part of a meal, not quite enough on its own
15

1 × 310 cal = 310 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

41%
Sodium950mg
25%
Sat Fat5g
2%
Sugar1g

A balanced option — nothing too extreme either way.

Nutrition Facts
Calories
310

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
19g24%
Saturated Fat
5g25%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
20mg7%
Sodium
950mg41%
Total Carbohydrates
30g11%
Dietary Fiber
3g11%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
6g12%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Nom Score Breakdown
NomScore
C
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
306.5 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
1.6 g/100cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.3 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
310 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
1.0 g/100cal
Best →
moderateTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
1.9 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 6
Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).

Ingredients

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.
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Frequently asked questions

Are the Sonic Drive-In Small Cheese Tots healthy?

The Sonic Drive-In Small Cheese Tots earn a Nom Score of C (62/100). Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. Light on protein.

How many calories are in the Sonic Drive-In Small Cheese Tots?

The Sonic Drive-In Small Cheese Tots have 310 calories, with 6g protein, 30g carbs, 1g sugar, and 950mg sodium.

What is in the Sonic Drive-In Small Cheese Tots?

The Sonic Drive-In Small Cheese Tots are made from 1 component: Tots. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Are the Sonic Drive-In Small Cheese Tots vegetarian or vegan?

The Sonic Drive-In Small Cheese Tots are marked vegetarian (but not vegan) at Sonic Drive-In.

Do the Sonic Drive-In Small Cheese Tots contain artificial additives?

No commonly-flagged additives (such as high-fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, or TBHQ) were found in the Sonic Drive-In Small Cheese Tots ingredients.

What is the Nom Score of the Sonic Drive-In Small Cheese Tots?

It scores C — moderate. The Nom Score grades every item A–F on nutritional quality per calorie (sodium, sugar, saturated fat, fiber, protein, and portion size).

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