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Sonic Drive-In

Crispy Chicken Sandwich

The Sonic Drive-In Crispy Chicken Sandwich has 520 calories, with 24g protein, 52g carbs, 10g sugar, and 1470mg sodium.

Deep fried. Great sat fat. Watch the sodium.

520
Calories
24g
Protein
52g
Carbs
1470mg
Sodium
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Portion check

How much is this, really?

Almost a full meal
Pretty filling — maybe add a small side if you're extra hungry
15

1 × 520 cal = 520 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

64%
Sodium1470mg
23%
Sat Fat4.5g
20%
Sugar10g

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

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
520

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
24g31%
Saturated Fat
4.5g23%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
50mg17%
Sodium
1470mg64%
Total Carbohydrates
52g19%
Dietary Fiber
4g14%
Total Sugars
10g
Protein
24g48%

* 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 BreakdownC
Score capped — deep-fried preparation
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
282.7 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
0.9 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Sugar
1.9 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
520 cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.8 g/100cal
Best →
moderateTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
4.6 g/100cal
Best →
goodTarget: >= 6
Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).

What's inside

Ingredients

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Sonic Drive-In Crispy Chicken Sandwich healthy?

The Sonic Drive-In Crispy Chicken Sandwich earns a Nom Score of C (60/100). Deep fried. Great sat fat. Watch the sodium.

How many calories are in the Sonic Drive-In Crispy Chicken Sandwich?

The Sonic Drive-In Crispy Chicken Sandwich has 520 calories, with 24g protein, 52g carbs, 10g sugar, and 1470mg sodium.

What is in the Sonic Drive-In Crispy Chicken Sandwich?

The Sonic Drive-In Crispy Chicken Sandwich is made from 2 components: Bakery Bun, Breaded Chicken Fillet. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Does the Sonic Drive-In Crispy Chicken Sandwich contain artificial additives?

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

What is the Nom Score of the Sonic Drive-In Crispy Chicken Sandwich?

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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