El Pollo LocoEl Pollo LocoChicken Thigh
The El Pollo Loco Chicken Thigh has 200 calories, with 21g protein, 2g carbs, 0g sugar, and 420mg sodium.
Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.
200
Calories
21g
Protein
2g
Carbs
420mg
Sodium
Portion check
How much is this, really?
Thinking of ordering 3?
That would make a full meal
15
3 × 200 cal = 600 cal
Here's what 3 of these means for your daily nutrition
55%
53%
0%
On the heavier side for sodium and sat fat. Balance it out later.
By the numbers
Nutrition & Nom Score
Nutrition Facts
Calories
200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
12g15%
Saturated Fat
3.5g18%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
115mg38%
Sodium
420mg18%
Total Carbohydrates
2g1%
Dietary Fiber
0g0%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
21g42%
* 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 BreakdownC
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
210.0 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
1.8 g/100cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.0 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
200 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.0 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
10.5 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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