Quick Guide: Sonic Drive-In

Sonic Drive-In is best known for burgers, fries, ice cream treats, and a particularly diet-decimating dish, the Frito pie. But fortunately, if you can avoid being tempted by the sundaes and high-fat ice cream-based beverages, you can actually find a few treats for a reasonable amount of calories, such as an order of fries or a small dish of ice cream for less than 200 calories. Here is a look at some calorie-smart choices at Sonic Drive-In.

Good Choices:

• Junior burger - 355 calories
• Grilled cheese toaster - 310 calories
• Grilled chicken sandwich - 350 calories
• Grilled chicken salad (no dressing) - 365 calories
• Chicken strip snack - 280 calories
• French fries, regular - 185 calories
• Vanilla dish - 195 calories

Choices to Avoid:

• Super Sonic #1 - 885 calories
• The Little Cheese - 840 calories
• Chicken club toaster - 715 calories
• Country fried steak - 745 calories
• Extra-long cheese Coney - 660 calories
• Fritos chili pie - 610 calories
• Chili cheese Tater Tots - 530 calories
• Banana split - 425 calories
• Coca-Cola float - 425 calories

To find out the nutritional content of many of your favorite fast food and restaurant choices, check out About.com's Calorie Count.

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