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Crispy Tenders (3 pc.)

The Sonic Drive-In 3 pc. Crispy Tenders have 260 calories, with 21g protein, 16g carbs, 0g sugar, and 730mg sodium.

Deep fried. Processed meat. Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium.

260
Calories
21g
Protein
16g
Carbs
730mg
Sodium
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That's most of a meal right there
15

2 × 260 cal = 520 cal

Here's what 2 of these means for your daily nutrition

63%
Sodium1460mg
10%
Sat Fat2g
0%
Sugar0g

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

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
260

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
12g15%
Saturated Fat
1g5%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
60mg20%
Sodium
730mg32%
Total Carbohydrates
16g6%
Dietary Fiber
2g7%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
21g42%

* 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
Score reduced — processed meat
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
280.8 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
0.4 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.0 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
260 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.8 g/100cal
Best →
moderateTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
8.1 g/100cal
Best →
excellentTarget: >= 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

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Are the Sonic Drive-In 3 pc. Crispy Tenders healthy?

The Sonic Drive-In 3 pc. Crispy Tenders earn a Nom Score of C (55/100). Deep fried. Processed meat. Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium.

How many calories are in the Sonic Drive-In 3 pc. Crispy Tenders?

The Sonic Drive-In 3 pc. Crispy Tenders have 260 calories, with 21g protein, 16g carbs, 0g sugar, and 730mg sodium.

What is in the Sonic Drive-In 3 pc. Crispy Tenders?

The Sonic Drive-In 3 pc. Crispy Tenders are made from 1 component: Crispy Chicken Tender. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Do the Sonic Drive-In 3 pc. Crispy Tenders contain artificial additives?

No commonly-flagged additives (such as high-fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, or TBHQ) were found in the Sonic Drive-In 3 pc. Crispy Tenders ingredients.

What is the Nom Score of the Sonic Drive-In 3 pc. Crispy Tenders?

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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