Low-calorie Sonic options, ranked
Sonic publishes nutrition for 158 menu items. 35 are under 300 calories and 95 are under 500. The lightest real portion is Berry Citrus Refresher (Still) (150 calories, 2 g protein), and the lightest with at least 20 g of protein is Crispy Tenders (3 pc.) (260 calories, 21 g protein). Numbers are per serving from Sonic's own nutrition guide; open any item for the full breakdown.
Lightest real meals
Items of 150 calories or more with at least 15 g of protein, lightest first.
Crispy Tenders (3 pc.)
per 3 pc. · 21g protein · 16g carbs · 12g fat
260 kcal
Premium Chicken Bites (Medium)
per medium · 19g protein · 28g carbs · 18g fat
350 kcal
Mozzarella Sticks (4 pc.) (Small)
per small · 15g protein · 36g carbs · 19g fat
370 kcal
Jr Double Cheeseburger
per burger · 21g protein · 25g carbs · 23g fat
390 kcal
Jr Bacon Cheeseburger
per burger · 17g protein · 27g carbs · 26g fat
400 kcal
Crispy Tenders (5 pc.)
per 5 pc. · 35g protein · 27g carbs · 20g fat
430 kcal
Croissonic® Sandwich (Ham)
per sandwich · 22g protein · 31g carbs · 23g fat
430 kcal
Croissonic® Sandwich (Bacon)
per sandwich · 18g protein · 29g carbs · 27g fat
430 kcal
Breakfast Burrito (Bacon)
per burrito · 25g protein · 35g carbs · 25g fat
470 kcal
Breakfast Toaster® (Bacon)
per sandwich · 22g protein · 42g carbs · 24g fat
470 kcal
Chili Cheese Coney
per coney · 18g protein · 34g carbs · 29g fat
470 kcal
Biscuit Sandwich (Bacon)
per sandwich · 20g protein · 40g carbs · 24g fat
480 kcal
Under 300 calories
Everything, including sides, sauces and drinks, lightest first.
Hot Coffee (Reg. (16 fl. oz.))
per 16 fl. oz. · 0g protein · 0g carbs · 0g fat
0 kcal
Limeade (Small)
per small · 0g protein · 29g carbs · 0g fat
100 kcal
Strawberry Passion Fruit Refresher (Still)
per refresher · 0g protein · 24g carbs · 0g fat
100 kcal
Ocean Water® (Small)
per small · 0g protein · 31g carbs · 0g fat
110 kcal
Mango Peach Refresher (Still)
per refresher · 0g protein · 26g carbs · 0g fat
110 kcal
Strawberry Limeade (Small)
per small · 0g protein · 35g carbs · 0g fat
130 kcal
Dirty Dr Pepper® (Small)
per small · 1g protein · 36g carbs · 1g fat
140 kcal
Cherry Limeade (Small)
per small · 0g protein · 39g carbs · 0g fat
140 kcal
Cranberry Limeade (Small)
per small · 0g protein · 37g carbs · 0g fat
140 kcal
Sweet Iced Tea (Small)
per small · 0g protein · 37g carbs · 0g fat
140 kcal
Berry Citrus Refresher (Still)
per refresher · 2g protein · 38g carbs · 0g fat
150 kcal
All-Natural Lemonade (Small)
per small · 0g protein · 42g carbs · 0g fat
160 kcal
Original Cold Brew Iced Coffee (Small)
per small · 4g protein · 28g carbs · 5g fat
170 kcal
Limeade (Medium)
per medium · 0g protein · 48g carbs · 0g fat
170 kcal
Sweet Iced Tea (Medium)
per medium · 0g protein · 45g carbs · 0g fat
170 kcal
Ocean Water® (Medium)
per medium · 0g protein · 53g carbs · 0g fat
190 kcal
Strawberry Limeade (Medium)
per medium · 0g protein · 60g carbs · 0g fat
220 kcal
Corn Dog
per corn dog · 6g protein · 23g carbs · 13g fat
230 kcal
Original Cold Brew Iced Coffee (Medium)
per medium · 6g protein · 38g carbs · 7g fat
230 kcal
Premium Chicken Bites (Small)
per small · 13g protein · 19g carbs · 12g fat
240 kcal
Dirty Dr Pepper® (Medium)
per medium · 1g protein · 63g carbs · 2g fat
240 kcal
Cherry Limeade (Medium)
per medium · 0g protein · 65g carbs · 0g fat
240 kcal
Cranberry Limeade (Medium)
per medium · 0g protein · 65g carbs · 0g fat
240 kcal
Soft Pretzel Twist
per twist · 7g protein · 39g carbs · 7g fat
250 kcal
Tots (Small)
per small · 2g protein · 30g carbs · 13g fat
250 kcal
Crispy Tenders (3 pc.)
per 3 pc. · 21g protein · 16g carbs · 12g fat
260 kcal
Groovy Fries (Small)
per small · 2g protein · 28g carbs · 16g fat
260 kcal
Limeade (Large)
per large · 0g protein · 72g carbs · 0g fat
260 kcal
Jr Breakfast Burrito (Bacon)
per burrito · 13g protein · 22g carbs · 14g fat
270 kcal
Jr Burger
per burger · 11g protein · 24g carbs · 14g fat
270 kcal
All-Natural Lemonade (Medium)
per medium · 0g protein · 69g carbs · 0g fat
270 kcal
Jr Breakfast Burrito (Sausage)
per burrito · 12g protein · 22g carbs · 16g fat
280 kcal
Jr Cheeseburger
per burger · 13g protein · 25g carbs · 16g fat
290 kcal
Cheesy Baja Crispy Tender Wrap
per wrap · 12g protein · 30g carbs · 14g fat
290 kcal
Sweet Iced Tea (Large)
per large · 0g protein · 78g carbs · 0g fat
290 kcal
300 to 500 calories
Vanilla Soft Serve Cup
per cup · 7g protein · 47g carbs · 10g fat
300 kcal
Ocean Water® (Large)
per large · 0g protein · 80g carbs · 0g fat
300 kcal
Cheese Tots (Small)
per small · 6g protein · 30g carbs · 19g fat
310 kcal
Garlic Parmesan Ranch Crispy Tender Wrap
per wrap · 12g protein · 34g carbs · 16g fat
330 kcal
Ched 'R' Peppers® (4 pc.) (Small)
per small · 8g protein · 36g carbs · 17g fat
330 kcal
Cheese Groovy Fries (Small)
per small · 6g protein · 29g carbs · 21g fat
330 kcal
Strawberry Limeade (Large)
per large · 0g protein · 90g carbs · 0g fat
330 kcal
Premium Chicken Bites (Medium)
per medium · 19g protein · 28g carbs · 18g fat
350 kcal
Chili Cheese Tots (Small)
per small · 8g protein · 32g carbs · 22g fat
350 kcal
Limeade (RT 44)
per RT 44 · 0g protein · 98g carbs · 0g fat
350 kcal
Regular Hot Dog
per hot dog · 12g protein · 31g carbs · 21g fat
360 kcal
Original Cold Brew Iced Coffee (Large)
per large · 9g protein · 59g carbs · 11g fat
360 kcal
Chili Cheese Groovy Fries (Small)
per small · 7g protein · 31g carbs · 23g fat
360 kcal
Strawberry Shake (Mini)
per mini · 6g protein · 54g carbs · 14g fat
360 kcal
Tots (Medium)
per medium · 3g protein · 43g carbs · 19g fat
360 kcal
Cherry Limeade (Large)
per large · 0g protein · 99g carbs · 0g fat
360 kcal
Cranberry Limeade (Large)
per large · 0g protein · 98g carbs · 0g fat
360 kcal
Sweet Iced Tea (RT 44)
per RT 44 · 0g protein · 96g carbs · 0g fat
360 kcal
Mozzarella Sticks (4 pc.) (Small)
per small · 15g protein · 36g carbs · 19g fat
370 kcal
Sonic Blast® with Oreo® Cookie Pieces (Mini)
per mini · 7g protein · 58g carbs · 13g fat
370 kcal
Vanilla Shake (Mini)
per mini · 7g protein · 53g carbs · 15g fat
370 kcal
Chocolate Shake (Mini)
per mini · 7g protein · 56g carbs · 15g fat
370 kcal
Groovy Fries (Medium)
per medium · 3g protein · 39g carbs · 22g fat
370 kcal
Dirty Dr Pepper® (Large)
per large · 2g protein · 95g carbs · 3g fat
370 kcal
Caramel Shake (Mini)
per mini · 7g protein · 56g carbs · 15g fat
380 kcal
Strawberry Sundae
per sundae · 7g protein · 62g carbs · 12g fat
380 kcal
Jr Double Cheeseburger
per burger · 21g protein · 25g carbs · 23g fat
390 kcal
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
per sandwich · 13g protein · 42g carbs · 20g fat
390 kcal
Jr Bacon Cheeseburger
per burger · 17g protein · 27g carbs · 26g fat
400 kcal
Ocean Water® (RT 44)
per RT 44 · 0g protein · 108g carbs · 0g fat
400 kcal
All-Natural Lemonade (Large)
per large · 0g protein · 105g carbs · 0g fat
400 kcal
All-American Hot Dog
per hot dog · 13g protein · 42g carbs · 21g fat
410 kcal
Sonic Blast® with Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (Mini)
per mini · 7g protein · 66g carbs · 14g fat
410 kcal
Sonic Blast® with Chocolate Chunk Brownie (Mini)
per mini · 7g protein · 60g carbs · 17g fat
410 kcal
Cherry Cream Slush (Small)
per small · 6g protein · 81g carbs · 9g fat
410 kcal
Crispy Tenders (5 pc.)
per 5 pc. · 35g protein · 27g carbs · 20g fat
430 kcal
Croissonic® Sandwich (Ham)
per sandwich · 22g protein · 31g carbs · 23g fat
430 kcal
Croissonic® Sandwich (Bacon)
per sandwich · 18g protein · 29g carbs · 27g fat
430 kcal
Caramel Sundae
per sundae · 7g protein · 71g carbs · 13g fat
430 kcal
Peanut Butter Shake (Mini)
per mini · 9g protein · 51g carbs · 23g fat
440 kcal
Chocolate Sundae
per sundae · 7g protein · 76g carbs · 12g fat
440 kcal
Onion Rings (Small)
per small · 6g protein · 55g carbs · 21g fat
440 kcal
Sonic Blast® with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (Mini)
per mini · 10g protein · 63g carbs · 20g fat
450 kcal
Cheese Tots (Medium)
per medium · 8g protein · 43g carbs · 28g fat
450 kcal
Blue Coconut Cream Slush (Small)
per small · 6g protein · 92g carbs · 9g fat
450 kcal
Strawberry Limeade (RT 44)
per RT 44 · 0g protein · 121g carbs · 0g fat
450 kcal
Cheese Groovy Fries (Medium)
per medium · 8g protein · 40g carbs · 30g fat
460 kcal
Hot Fudge Sundae
per sundae · 8g protein · 73g carbs · 17g fat
460 kcal
Breakfast Burrito (Bacon)
per burrito · 25g protein · 35g carbs · 25g fat
470 kcal
Breakfast Toaster® (Bacon)
per sandwich · 22g protein · 42g carbs · 24g fat
470 kcal
Chili Cheese Coney
per coney · 18g protein · 34g carbs · 29g fat
470 kcal
Biscuit Sandwich (Bacon)
per sandwich · 20g protein · 40g carbs · 24g fat
480 kcal
French Toast Sticks without Syrup (4 pc.)
per 4 pc. · 8g protein · 54g carbs · 25g fat
480 kcal
Strawberry Cream Slush (Small)
per small · 6g protein · 100g carbs · 9g fat
480 kcal
Cranberry Limeade (RT 44)
per RT 44 · 0g protein · 132g carbs · 0g fat
480 kcal
Breakfast Burrito (Sausage)
per burrito · 23g protein · 35g carbs · 28g fat
490 kcal
Ched 'R' Peppers® (6 pc.) (Medium)
per medium · 12g protein · 54g carbs · 25g fat
490 kcal
Sonic Blast® with M&M’s® Minis Chocolate Candies (Mini)
per mini · 8g protein · 73g carbs · 20g fat
490 kcal
Dirty Dr Pepper® (RT 44)
per RT 44 · 2g protein · 128g carbs · 3g fat
490 kcal
Cherry Limeade (RT 44)
per RT 44 · 0g protein · 133g carbs · 0g fat
490 kcal
Questions people ask
What is the lowest-calorie item at Sonic?
Hot Coffee (Reg. (16 fl. oz.)) at 0 calories per 16 fl. oz.. The lightest item that's a full portion (150 calories or more) is Berry Citrus Refresher (Still) (150 calories, 2 g protein).
How many Sonic items are under 500 calories?
95 of the 158 items Sonic publishes nutrition for, and 35 are under 300.
What's the lowest-calorie Sonic order with real protein?
Crispy Tenders (3 pc.) (260 calories, 21 g protein) is the lightest item with at least 20 g of protein.
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