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Cheese Quesadilla
El Pollo Loco

Cheese Quesadilla

Great sugar. Watch the sodium & sat fat. Light on fiber.

Vegetarian
530
Calories
25g
Protein
37g
Carbs
950mg
Sodium
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Almost a full meal
Pretty filling — maybe add a small side if you're extra hungry
15

1 × 530 cal = 530 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

41%
Sodium950mg
90%
Sat Fat18g
2%
Sugar1g

Higher in saturated fat. Keep that in mind for the rest of the day.

Nutrition Facts
Calories
530

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
30g38%
Saturated Fat
18g90%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
75mg25%
Sodium
950mg41%
Total Carbohydrates
37g13%
Dietary Fiber
1g4%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
25g50%

* 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 Breakdown
NomScore
C
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
179.2 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
3.4 g/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.2 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
530 cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.2 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
4.7 g/100cal
Best →
goodTarget: >= 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 Cheese Quesadilla healthy?

The El Pollo Loco Cheese Quesadilla earns a Nom Score of C (56/100). Great sugar. Watch the sodium & sat fat. Light on fiber.

How many calories are in the El Pollo Loco Cheese Quesadilla?

The El Pollo Loco Cheese Quesadilla has 530 calories, with 25g protein, 37g carbs, 1g sugar, and 950mg sodium.

Is the El Pollo Loco Cheese Quesadilla vegetarian or vegan?

The El Pollo Loco Cheese Quesadilla is marked vegetarian (but not vegan) at El Pollo Loco.

What is the Nom Score of the El Pollo Loco Cheese Quesadilla?

It scores C — moderate. 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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