Premium Chicken Bites (Medium) vs Chicken Tenders (5 Pc): Sonic Nutrition Compared
Quick answer: Premium Chicken Bites (Medium) has 200 fewer calories than Chicken Tenders (5 Pc) (350 vs 550). Protein is 15 g higher in Chicken Tenders (5 Pc) (34 g vs 19 g). Sodium is 390 mg lower in Premium Chicken Bites (Medium) (1320 mg vs 1710 mg).
Premium Chicken Bites (Medium) vs Chicken Tenders (5 Pc)
One serving each, as Sonic prints it.
The short answer
Premium Chicken Bites (Medium) has 200 fewer calories than Chicken Tenders (5 Pc) (350 vs 550). Protein is 15 g higher in Chicken Tenders (5 Pc) (34 g vs 19 g). Sodium is 390 mg lower in Premium Chicken Bites (Medium) (1320 mg vs 1710 mg).
- You are comparing different sizes (Medium and 5 Pc).
| Nutrient | Premium Chicken Bites (Medium) | Chicken Tenders (5 Pc) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 350 | 550higher |
| Total fat | 18 g23% DV | 26 ghigher33% DV |
| Saturated fat | 3 g15% DV | 5 ghigher25% DV |
| Trans fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 40 mg13% DV | 95 mghigher32% DV |
| Sodium | 1320 mg57% DV | 1710 mghigher74% DV |
| Carbohydrates | 28 g10% DV | 44 ghigher16% DV |
| Fiber | 2 g7% DV | 3 ghigher11% DV |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 19 g | 34 ghigher |
| Protein per 100 calories | 5.4 g | 6.2 g |
| Share of a 2,000-calorie day | 18% | 28% |
“Higher” marks the larger number only; it is not a judgement. % DV is the FDA Daily Value for a 2,000-calorie diet, shown for nutrients that have one.
Allergens in Sonic's guide
Only in Premium Chicken Bites (Medium)
- Soy
Only in Chicken Tenders (5 Pc)
NoneIn both
- Wheat
- Gluten
This lists what Sonic marks as contained. Cross-contact can happen in the kitchen, so use the allergen menu if you avoid an allergen.
Premium Chicken Bites (Medium) vs Chicken Tenders (5 Pc): Questions
Answers use only the numbers in Sonic's guides.
Which has more calories, Premium Chicken Bites (Medium) or Chicken Tenders (5 Pc)?
Chicken Tenders (5 Pc) has more calories: 550 against 350 for Premium Chicken Bites (Medium). Figures are from Sonic's nutrition guides.
Which has more protein, Premium Chicken Bites (Medium) or Chicken Tenders (5 Pc)?
Chicken Tenders (5 Pc) has more protein: 34 g against 19 g for Premium Chicken Bites (Medium).
Which has more sodium, Premium Chicken Bites (Medium) or Chicken Tenders (5 Pc)?
Chicken Tenders (5 Pc) has more sodium: 1710 mg against 1320 mg for Premium Chicken Bites (Medium).
Which has more sugar, Premium Chicken Bites (Medium) or Chicken Tenders (5 Pc)?
Premium Chicken Bites (Medium) and Chicken Tenders (5 Pc) have the same sugar (0 g g).
Do Premium Chicken Bites (Medium) and Chicken Tenders (5 Pc) contain the same allergens?
Not exactly. Only Premium Chicken Bites (Medium) is marked for Soy. Both are marked for Wheat, Gluten. Cross-contact can still happen, so check with your drive-in if you avoid an allergen.
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Where the Numbers Come From
We are an independent guide, not Sonic or Inspire Brands.
Sources
- Sonic's Fall 2026 nutrition guide: every value for regular menu items.
- Sonic's Fall 2026 allergen guide: the allergens marked for each item.
- Sonic's November 2026 brochure: limited-time items, flagged on the page.
What it does not do
- It adds, multiplies and compares Sonic's numbers. It does not estimate anything.
- It leaves out items that are not in the Fall 2026 guide, and drink add-ins and burger add-ons.
- It does not compare prices, because Sonic publishes none.
- It does not call any item healthier. “Higher” only marks the larger number.
Sonic publishes no menu prices. Prices on Sonic Menu are not Sonic's: where we could, we show a typical pickup price measured by Drive Thru Index across a sample of Sonic restaurant pages (checked November 6, 2026); for a few items we could not measure, a rough estimate of our own. They are not live prices from any single restaurant. Exact menu prices, combo meal promotions, and product availability vary by independent franchise location, drive-in stall vs. drive-thru, and delivery service app markups (DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub).