SONIC Cheeseburger
SONIC’s cheeseburger is made with a seasoned beef patty topped with melty American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and crinkle cut pickles. The burger is served with ketchup and mayo and served on a toasted bun.
There are 70 calories, 41 grams of fat, 52 grams of carbohydrates, and 30 grams of protein in one cheeseburger.
Read this fast food nutrition report for an analysis of calories and an in-depth review of nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergens in SONIC’s classic cheeseburger.
What’s on a SONIC Cheeseburger?
A SONIC Drive-In Cheeseburger includes:
Cheeseburger Nutrition Information
Nutrition facts are based on standard formulations and FDA-approved estimates for one measured serving, excluding any substitutions or additional toppings.
Calories
There are 700 calories in a cheeseburger from SONIC fast food restaurant.
Here is a summary of the calories from fat, carbs, and protein, per serving:
Over half (53%) of the total calories are derived from dietary fats. Carbohydrates make up 30% of the calories, and the remaining 17% is from protein.
SONIC Cheeseburger
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinCalories by macronutrient are rounded estimates based on the nutrition facts information provided by SONIC Drive-In’s fast food restaurant. Actual calories may vary as a result of how the cheeseburger is prepared onsite.
Time to Burn Calories
An average adult would need to run at a moderate pace for approximately one hour to burn off the calories from a cheeseburger.
Here is a list of approximate times required to burn 700 calories, by type of exercise.
FITNESS TIME TO BURN 700 CALORIES
Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.
Nutrition Facts
Review the table below for nutrition facts in a cheeseburger from SONIC Drive-In.
Amount (%DV) per Cheeseburger
Red indicates a high %DV.
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Calories |
700 |
%DV |
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Total Fat |
41g |
53% |
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Saturated Fat |
11g |
55% |
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Trans Fat |
0g | |
|
Cholesterol |
65mg |
22% |
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Sodium |
1360mg |
59% |
|
Carbohydrates |
52g |
19% |
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Dietary Fiber |
2g |
7% |
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Total Sugars |
12g | |
|
Protein |
30g |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
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Daily Value
Daily Value (%DV) measures the amount of a nutrient per serving, relative to the recommended limit. Use %DV to compare and select foods for a balanced diet.
As shown in the chart below, SONIC’s cheeseburger is high in saturated fat and sodium.
|
%DV |
Level | |
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Saturated Fat |
55% |
HIGH |
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Sodium |
59% |
HIGH |
%DV based on 2,000 calorie daily diet. FDA suggests a %DV of 5% or less is low and 20% or more is high.
Dietary Fats
One cheeseburger contains 41 grams of total fat, including 11 grams of saturated fat.
The amount of saturated fat per serving has a 55% daily value (%DV), which is considered high.
Calculate Daily Value
To calculate %DV, divide the amount of a nutrient in one serving by the FDA-recommended daily limit.
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per Cheeseburger |
Daily Limit* |
Daily Value | |
|
Total Fat |
41g |
78g |
53% |
|
Saturated Fat |
11g |
20g |
55% |
*Based on FDA general nutrition advice for an adult following 2,000 calorie daily diet.
As general guidance, the U.S. FDA recommends consuming less saturated fat.
Saturated fat is a nutrient to get less of.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration
SONIC’s cheeseburger has about 100 calories from saturated fat alone, approximately 14% of total 700 calories.
Summary of Fat in a SONIC Cheeseburger
Note: Saturated fats are found in animal fats, baked goods, pizza, and vegetable shortening, among other food items. Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend choosing foods lower in saturated fat.
Daily Value (%DV) is based on a 2,000 calorie diet, the standard measure used by the FDA for general nutrition advice. Calorie needs vary. Your %DV may be higher or lower depending on height, weight, and physical activity.
Cheeseburger Ingredients and Allergens
Review the table below for the list of ingredients in a SONIC Drive-In Cheeseburger.
Ingredients
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Burger Patty |
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Beef, Encapsulated Salt (salt, fully hydrogenated soybean oil), Yeast Extract, Black Pepper, Maltodextrin |
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Bun |
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Unbleached Enriched Flour, Water, Sugar, Yeast, Wheat Gluten, Soybean Oil, Salt, Sesame Flour, Dough Conditioners, Monocalcium Phosphate, Natural Flavors, Vinegar, Annatto and Turmeric (colors), Calcium Propionate (to retard spoilage) |
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American Cheese |
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Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Culture, Sorbic Acid (preservative), Enzymes, Citric Acid, Soy Lecithin, Color Added |
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Ketchup |
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Tomato Concentrate from Red Ripe Tomatoes, Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Salt, Spice, Onion Powder, Natural Flavorings |
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Mayonnaise |
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Soybean Oil, Egg Yolks And Eggs, Distilled Vinegar, Water, Salt, Sugar, Mustard Flour, Calcium Disodium EDTA (protect flavor) |
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Dill Pickles |
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Cucumbers, Water, Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride (firming agent), Lactic Acid, Natural Flavors, Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Turmeric (color) And Polysorbate 80 |
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Other Ingredients |
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Shredded Iceberg Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onion |
Allergens
SONIC’s cheeseburger is made with ingredients that contain egg, gluten, milk, soy, and wheat.
Due to potential cross-contamination during preparation and/or cooking, any food item may come in contact with common allergens.
Fast Food Cheeseburgers Nutrition Facts
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