Sonic Drive-In

Chicago Hot Dog

Great portion. Watch the sodium. Light on protein.

400

Calories

11g

Protein

42g

Carbs

2030mg

Sodium

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A satisfying portion

Enough to take the edge off, but you might want something with it

How many are you thinking?

1 × 400 cal = 400 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

88%

Sodium2030mg

35%

Sat Fat7g

28%

Sugar14g

This leans salty. Balance it out with low-sodium choices today.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

400

% Daily Value*

Total Fat

20g26%

Saturated Fat

7g35%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol

35mg12%

Sodium

2030mg88%

Total Carbohydrates

42g15%

Dietary Fiber

3g11%

Total Sugars

14g

Protein

11g22%

* 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

Nutrients to watch

Sodium

507.5 mg/100cal

← Best

poorTarget: <= 100

Sat Fat

1.8 g/100cal

← Best

moderateTarget: <= 1

Sugar

3.5 g/100cal

← Best

moderateTarget: <= 1

Portion size

Portion

400 cal

← Best

excellentTarget: <= 400 cal

Good stuff

Fiber

0.8 g/100cal

Best →

moderateTarget: >= 1.4

Protein

2.8 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

Hot Dog Bun

Unbleached Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Yeast, Wheat Gluten, Soybean Oil. Contains 2% Or Less: Salt, Dough Conditioners, Sesame Flour, Calcium Propionate.

All-Beef Hot Dog

Beef, Water. Contains 2% Or Less: Salt, Potassium Lactate, Sorbitol, Flavorings, Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Diacetate, Paprika, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Sonic Drive-In Chicago Hot Dog healthy?

The Sonic Drive-In Chicago Hot Dog earns a Nom Score of D (47/100). Great portion. Watch the sodium. Light on protein.

How many calories are in the Sonic Drive-In Chicago Hot Dog?

The Sonic Drive-In Chicago Hot Dog has 400 calories, with 11g protein, 42g carbs, 14g sugar, and 2030mg sodium.

What is in the Sonic Drive-In Chicago Hot Dog?

The Sonic Drive-In Chicago Hot Dog is made from 2 components: Hot Dog Bun, All-Beef Hot Dog. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Does the Sonic Drive-In Chicago Hot Dog contain artificial additives?

The Sonic Drive-In Chicago Hot Dog lists 2 commonly-flagged additives: high-fructose corn syrup, sodium nitrite.

What is the Nom Score of the Sonic Drive-In Chicago Hot Dog?

It scores D — below average. 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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