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Vanilla Shake (Small)
Sonic Drive-In

Vanilla Shake (Small)

Low on nutrients. Great sodium. Watch the sat fat & sugar. Light on fiber & protein.

Vegetarian
570
Calories
12g
Protein
85g
Carbs
490mg
Sodium
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Almost a full meal
Pretty filling — maybe add a small side if you're extra hungry
15

1 × 570 cal = 570 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

21%
Sodium490mg
85%
Sat Fat17g
148%
Sugar74g

Rich in sat fat and sugar. An occasional treat, maybe.

Nutrition Facts
Calories
570

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
22g28%
Saturated Fat
17g85%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
85mg28%
Sodium
490mg21%
Total Carbohydrates
85g31%
Dietary Fiber
0g0%
Total Sugars
74g
Protein
12g24%

* 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
D
Score capped — low nutritional value
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
86.0 mg/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
3.0 g/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 1
Sugar
13.0 g/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
570 cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.0 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
2.1 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

Vanilla Soft Serve
High Fructose Corn Syrup, Water, Natural Flavor, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Citric Acid.
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Sonic Drive-In Small Vanilla Shake healthy?

The Sonic Drive-In Small Vanilla Shake earns a Nom Score of D (45/100). Low on nutrients. Great sodium. Watch the sat fat & sugar. Light on fiber & protein.

How many calories are in the Sonic Drive-In Small Vanilla Shake?

The Sonic Drive-In Small Vanilla Shake has 570 calories, with 12g protein, 85g carbs, 74g sugar, and 490mg sodium.

What is in the Sonic Drive-In Small Vanilla Shake?

The Sonic Drive-In Small Vanilla Shake is made from 1 component: Vanilla Soft Serve. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Is the Sonic Drive-In Small Vanilla Shake vegetarian or vegan?

The Sonic Drive-In Small Vanilla Shake is marked vegetarian (but not vegan) at Sonic Drive-In.

Does the Sonic Drive-In Small Vanilla Shake contain artificial additives?

The Sonic Drive-In Small Vanilla Shake lists 1 commonly-flagged additive: high-fructose corn syrup.

What is the Nom Score of the Sonic Drive-In Small Vanilla Shake?

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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