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El Pollo Loco

Bacon Ranch Salad

The El Pollo Loco Bacon Ranch Salad has 490 calories, with 61g protein, 10g carbs, 4g sugar, and 1940mg sodium.

Whole food salad. Great sugar & protein. Watch the sodium.

490
Calories
61g
Protein
10g
Carbs
1940mg
Sodium
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Portion check

How much is this, really?

Almost a full meal
Pretty filling — maybe add a small side if you're extra hungry
15

1 × 490 cal = 490 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

84%
Sodium1940mg
40%
Sat Fat8g
8%
Sugar4g

This leans salty. Balance it out with low-sodium choices today.

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
490

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
24g31%
Saturated Fat
8g40%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
195mg65%
Sodium
1940mg84%
Total Carbohydrates
10g4%
Dietary Fiber
5g18%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
61g122%

* The % Daily Value 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.

Nom Score BreakdownB
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
395.9 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
1.6 g/100cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.8 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
490 cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
1.0 g/100cal
Best →
goodTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
12.4 g/100cal
Best →
excellentTarget: >= 6
Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).

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Frequently asked questions

Is the El Pollo Loco Bacon Ranch Salad healthy?

The El Pollo Loco Bacon Ranch Salad earns a Nom Score of B (69/100). Whole food salad. Great sugar & protein. Watch the sodium.

How many calories are in the El Pollo Loco Bacon Ranch Salad?

The El Pollo Loco Bacon Ranch Salad has 490 calories, with 61g protein, 10g carbs, 4g sugar, and 1940mg sodium.

What is the Nom Score of the El Pollo Loco Bacon Ranch Salad?

It scores B — good. The Nom Score grades every item A–F on nutritional quality per calorie (sodium, sugar, saturated fat, fiber, protein, and portion size).

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