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New York Hot Dog
Sonic Drive-In

New York Hot Dog

Great portion. Watch the sodium.

400
Calories
13g
Protein
35g
Carbs
1110mg
Sodium
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A satisfying portion
Enough to take the edge off, but you might want something with it
15

1 × 400 cal = 400 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

48%
Sodium1110mg
40%
Sat Fat8g
10%
Sugar5g

A balanced option — nothing too extreme either way.

Nutrition Facts
Calories
400

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
23g29%
Saturated Fat
8g40%
Trans Fat
1.5g
Cholesterol
35mg12%
Sodium
1110mg48%
Total Carbohydrates
35g13%
Dietary Fiber
3g11%
Total Sugars
5g
Protein
13g26%

* 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
277.5 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
2.0 g/100cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 1
Sugar
1.3 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
400 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.8 g/100cal
Best →
moderateTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
3.3 g/100cal
Best →
moderateTarget: >= 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 New York Hot Dog healthy?

The Sonic Drive-In New York Hot Dog earns a Nom Score of C (61/100). Great portion. Watch the sodium.

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

The Sonic Drive-In New York Hot Dog has 400 calories, with 13g protein, 35g carbs, 5g sugar, and 1110mg sodium.

What is in the Sonic Drive-In New York Hot Dog?

The Sonic Drive-In New York 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 New York Hot Dog contain artificial additives?

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

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

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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