Burger King: Low-Sodium Food and Drink Options (Complete List)

Most of us have frequented more than one fast food restaurant throughout our lives, and we know that many of them share one thing in common: lots of sodium on the menu. 

Whether you’re a McDonald’s, Wendy’s, or Burger King fan, some make better choices than others depending on what you’re looking for. And if you’re looking for a meal that’s low in sodium, Burger King may not necessarily be the best place to grab it. 

That said, we’ve gathered everything on the current menu that will pass as a low-sodium bite so you know what your options are.

Low sodium food and drink choices on the Burger King menu

Let’s just deliver the bad news up front: you won’t be able to enjoy any kind of meal at Burger King that will keep the sodium levels within a lower or reasonable range. All of the flame grilled burgers, chicken sandwiches, wraps, and most other meal or side items available at Burger King simply pack in too much sodium to be considered a low-sodium item.

What’s considered a low-sodium item, exactly? The threshold we’re sticking to is the same limit that the FDA defines as low sodium when you see it on a nutrition label: 140 mg of sodium per serving. This is based on the daily recommended value of 2,300 mg of sodium per day for most adults. 

Unfortunately, there’s just not much on the Burger King that falls under that range. Your main food choices will be just a few side or dessert items, like the chicken nuggets, chicken fries, or chocolate chip cookies – however, in most cases you’ll need to stick to just one piece of the full order, so don’t expect to fill up while you’re there.

Why is there so much sodium in all of Burger King’s menu items? Like most fast food, this is most likely due to the fact that salt is added to the processed meats, breads, and ingredients (usually in large quantities) for additional flavor as well as to preserve the food. 

You definitely have more options when it comes to beverages at Burger King, so if you’re driving through for a quick refreshment then you’re in better luck. You’ll have your choice of coffees, iced teas, frozen drinks, and several types of sodas and juices, which all fall within that low-sodium threshold.

Below is the complete list of all the menu items at Burger King that contain 140 mg or less of sodium per serving, along with the exact portion or serving size indicated.

Sides + Desserts	Sodium Amount	Serving Size
Chicken Nuggets	124 mg	1 Nugget
Chicken Fries	83 mg	1 Piece
Chocolate Chip Cookies	112 mg	1 Cookie
Condiments
Sweet & Sour Dipping Sauce	51 mg	1 Packet
Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce	173 mg	1 Packet
Beverages
BK Cafe	0 mg	Medium Size
BK Cafe Decaf	0 mg	Medium Size
Unsweetened Iced Tea	0 mg	Medium Size
Sweetened Iced Tea	0 mg	Medium Size
Simply Orange Juice	0 mg	1 Bottle
Vanilla Iced Coffee	40 mg	Medium Size
Mocha Iced Coffee	55 mg	Medium Size
Honest Kids Apple Juice	10 mg	1 Juice Box
Minute Maid Lemonade	60 mg	Medium Size
Frozen Coke	65 mg	Medium Size
Frozen Fanta Wild Cherry	80 mg	Medium Size
Coca-Cola	85 mg	Medium Size
Diet Coke	90 mg	Medium Size
Fanta Orange	90 mg	Medium Size
Sprite	90 mg	Medium Size
Dr. Pepper	105 mg	Medium Size
Fat Free Milk	125 mg	8-oz Cup