Sonic Drive-In

Crispy Tenders (5 pc.)

The Sonic Drive-In 5 pc. Crispy Tenders have 430 calories, with 35g protein, 27g carbs, 0g sugar, and 1210mg sodium.

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

430

Calories

35g

Protein

27g

Carbs

1210mg

Sodium

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How many are you thinking?

1 × 430 cal = 430 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

53%

Sodium1210mg

10%

Sat Fat2g

Sugar0g

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

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts

Calories

430

% Daily Value*

Total Fat

20g26%

Saturated Fat

2g10%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol

95mg32%

Sodium

1210mg53%

Total Carbohydrates

27g10%

Dietary Fiber

3g11%

Total Sugars

Protein

35g70%

* 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

281.4 mg/100cal

← Best

poorTarget: <= 100

Sat Fat

0.5 g/100cal

← Best

excellentTarget: <= 1

Sugar

0.0 g/100cal

← Best

excellentTarget: <= 1

Portion size

Portion

430 cal

← Best

goodTarget: <= 400 cal

Good stuff

Fiber

0.7 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 5 pc. Crispy Tenders healthy?

The Sonic Drive-In 5 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 5 pc. Crispy Tenders?

The Sonic Drive-In 5 pc. Crispy Tenders have 430 calories, with 35g protein, 27g carbs, 0g sugar, and 1210mg sodium.

What is in the Sonic Drive-In 5 pc. Crispy Tenders?

The Sonic Drive-In 5 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 5 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 5 pc. Crispy Tenders ingredients.

What is the Nom Score of the Sonic Drive-In 5 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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