Original SONIC Smasher™ — Sonic Drive-In
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Nutrition Facts
Value score blends protein-per-dollar (45%), calories-per-dollar (15%) and nutrition quality (40%) against every priced item we track. How it’s calculated →
Is the Original SONIC Smasher™ a good deal?
At a typical $7.34, the Original SONIC Smasher™ at Sonic Drive-In gives you 600 calories and 35g of protein — 4.8g of protein and 82 calories for every dollar you spend. That earns it a value score of 65/100, which ranks it #163 of the 1023 comparable items we've priced across every chain (the typical comparable item returns about 2.8g of protein per dollar).
Where it stands out: a high absolute protein load (35g). Worth noting, though — sodium runs high (1,530mg). If you want more for your money elsewhere on our value rankings, 3 Tacos al Carbon Combo at El Pollo Loco scores higher (89/100 value, $6.99).
Price by metro
| Metro | Price | Protein / $ | Cal / $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $6.59 | 5.3g | 91 |
| Springfield MO | $6.69 | 5.2g | 90 |
| Chicago | $6.89 | 5.1g | 87 |
| Houston | $6.89 | 5.1g | 87 |
| Minneapolis | $7.19 | 4.9g | 83 |
| Phoenix | $7.19 | 4.9g | 83 |
| Denver | $7.49 | 4.7g | 80 |
| Los Angeles | $7.49 | 4.7g | 80 |
| San Francisco | $7.59 | 4.6g | 79 |
| Miami | $7.69 | 4.6g | 78 |
| Seattle | $7.69 | 4.6g | 78 |
| New York | $8.09 | 4.3g | 74 |