{"id":366254,"date":"2026-10-06T21:43:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T21:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/366254\/"},"modified":"2026-10-06T21:43:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T21:43:00","slug":"dairy-queen-vs-sonic-which-classic-bacon-cheeseburger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/366254\/","title":{"rendered":"Dairy Queen vs. Sonic: Which Classic Bacon Cheeseburger"},"content":{"rendered":"

Drive-thru bacon cheeseburgers rarely win awards for being \u201chealthy,\u201d but some are clearly better choices than others. Dairy Queen and Sonic both have a classic bacon cheeseburger on their menus, and when you line up the actual nutrition numbers, the gap between them is bigger than you might expect.<\/p>\n

Calories: Dairy Queen comes out noticeably lighter<\/p>\n

Dairy Queen\u2019s Bacon Cheddar GrillBurger comes in at 710 calories, while Sonic\u2019s classic Bacon Cheeseburger with mayonnaise clocks in significantly higher at 930 calories. That\u2019s a 220-calorie gap between two burgers marketed as a similar classic bacon cheeseburger, largely driven by Sonic\u2019s mayo-based sauce adding extra fat and calories to the build.<\/p>\n


\n\"Healthy <\/a>Fat and saturated fat tell a similar storyNutrition CategoryDQ Bacon Cheddar GrillBurgerSonic Bacon Cheeseburger (w\/ Mayo)Calories710930Total Fat42g60gSaturated Fat16g20gSodium1,490mg1,330mgProtein36g44gCarbohydrates41g56g<\/p>\n

Sonic\u2019s burger carries notably more total fat and saturated fat than Dairy Queen\u2019s version, with 60 grams of total fat compared to DQ\u2019s 42 grams. Since saturated fat is the type most closely tied to raised cholesterol and heart disease risk when eaten in excess, that\u2019s a meaningful difference if you\u2019re ordering regularly rather than as an occasional treat.<\/p>\n

Sodium flips the advantage back toward Sonic<\/p>\n

This is where the comparison gets more interesting. Despite its higher calorie and fat content, Sonic\u2019s bacon cheeseburger actually has less sodium than Dairy Queen\u2019s, at 1,330mg compared to DQ\u2019s 1,490mg. Both numbers are high on their own \u2014 more than half of the recommended daily sodium limit for most adults \u2014 but it shows neither burger has a clear win across every category.<\/p>\n


\n\"Healthy <\/a>Protein favors Sonic\u2019s larger build<\/p>\n

Sonic\u2019s burger also delivers more protein, with 44 grams compared to Dairy Queen\u2019s 36 grams, which tracks with its larger overall size and higher calorie count. If protein intake is your main priority, Sonic\u2019s version technically offers more per burger, though it comes attached to meaningfully more fat and calories to get there.<\/p>\n


\n\"10 <\/a>So which one actually wins?<\/p>\n

If your priority is managing total calories, fat, and saturated fat, Dairy Queen\u2019s Bacon Cheddar GrillBurger is the better pick by a clear margin. If sodium is your bigger concern, Sonic edges ahead slightly, and if protein-per-burger matters most, Sonic again comes out on top. A few tips either way if you\u2019re trying to lighten up the order:<\/p>\n

Skip or ask for less mayo or sauce to cut back on added fatOrder without cheese if sodium is a bigger concern than tastePair the burger with a side salad or smaller portion of fries instead of a large sideSplit the burger or order a junior-size version if your location offers oneFAQs<\/p>\n

Q: Which bacon cheeseburger has fewer calories, Dairy Queen or Sonic?
Dairy Queen\u2019s Bacon Cheddar GrillBurger has fewer calories at 710, compared to Sonic\u2019s classic Bacon Cheeseburger with mayo at 930 calories.<\/p>\n


\n\"National <\/a><\/p>\n

Q: Which burger has more sodium?
Dairy Queen\u2019s burger actually has more sodium, at 1,490mg, compared to Sonic\u2019s 1,330mg.<\/p>\n

Q: Which burger has more protein?
Sonic\u2019s Bacon Cheeseburger has more protein, with 44 grams compared to Dairy Queen\u2019s 36 grams.<\/p>\n

Q: Is either of these burgers a healthy option?
Neither is considered a health food \u2014 both are high in calories, fat, and sodium \u2014 but Dairy Queen\u2019s version is the lighter choice if calories and saturated fat are your main concern.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Drive-thru bacon cheeseburgers rarely win awards for being \u201chealthy,\u201d but some are clearly better choices than others. Dairy…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":366255,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[4843,9,24,63,122,124,123,130515],"class_list":["post-366254","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-queens","tag-dairy-queen","tag-new-york","tag-new-york-city","tag-nyc","tag-queens","tag-queens-headlines","tag-queens-news","tag-sonic"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/366254","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=366254"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/366254\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/366255"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=366254"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=366254"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=366254"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}