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Sonic Hand Cut Style Fries
Frozen Foods
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Sonic Hand Cut Style Fries

Sonic
28 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
280mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
34
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Sonic Hand Cut Style Fries arrive in a 28 oz frozen bag you’d find in the supermarket freezer aisle near other frozen potato products, tater tots, frozen appetizers and burger patties—often stacked on endcaps around game-day promotions. They fit occasions where convenience and crowd-pleasing sides matter: tailgate or game-day spreads, quick weeknight dinners, movie-night snacks, or backyard cookouts. The brand leans on fast-food familiarity and “restaurant-style” appeal; packaging and the “Hand Cut Style” name evoke a nostalgic diner or drive-in experience aimed at families, young adults and convenience-minded shoppers who want that fast-food fry at home. Labeling leans into an indulgent, natural-looking halo—photography of golden fries and the phrase “hand cut” suggest freshness—even though there’s no organic certification listed. You’ll also notice typical nutrition callouts (calories, sodium) but no explicit health claims. In plain terms this is a prepared frozen product that has been processed to hold texture, color and shelf life: starches, gums and leavening agents are used to achieve a consistent crust and interior. Sensory-wise, they crisp up to a golden, slightly crunchy exterior with a fluffy, mealy potato interior and a straightforward salty finish; the colorant (annatto) helps warm the visual tone. The 28 oz bag is designed for sharing—emptying into a baking sheet or air-fryer basket becomes a small ritual: preheat, spread, wait for the sizzle, then dip into ketchup or sauces and pass around. It’s familiar, convenient and tuned to communal, casual American eating occasions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 oz
Servings per Container: 9
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Sodium280mg12%
Total Carbohydrate23g8%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars1g
Protein2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Idaho, Potatoes,, Vegetable, Oil, (Contains, One, or, More, of, the, Following:, Canola,, Palm,, Soybean,, Sunflower),, Modified, Food, Starch, (Corn,, Tapioca),, Rice, Flour,, Salt,, Dextrin,, Leavening, (Disodium, Dihydrogen, Pyrophosphate,, Sodium, Bicarbonate),, Xanthan, Gum,, Color, (Annatto)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Palm - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Annatto - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (modified food starches, dextrin, xanthan gum, leavening agents, color) and is a ready-to-heat frozen product, consistent with a NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed classification.

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Common Questions about Sonic Hand Cut Style Fries

Health is a bit of a moving target, isn't it? These fries have 150 calories per serving, which isn’t too shabby for a side dish. They’re not high in protein or fiber, but they can fit into a balanced diet as an occasional treat, especially when paired with something wholesome like a salad or grilled chicken.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

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