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El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco

Chips & Guacamole (Small)

The El Pollo Loco Small Chips & Guacamole has 490 calories, with 6g protein, 49g carbs, 3g sugar, and 330mg sodium.

Great sodium & sugar. Light on protein.

Vegan
490
Calories
6g
Protein
49g
Carbs
330mg
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

14%
Sodium330mg
25%
Sat Fat5g
6%
Sugar3g

Easy on the sodium, sat fat, and sugar. A solid pick.

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
490

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
32g41%
Saturated Fat
5g25%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg0%
Sodium
330mg14%
Total Carbohydrates
49g18%
Dietary Fiber
8g29%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
6g12%

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

Frequently asked questions

Is the El Pollo Loco Small Chips & Guacamole healthy?

The El Pollo Loco Small Chips & Guacamole earns a Nom Score of A (95/100). Great sodium & sugar. Light on protein.

How many calories are in the El Pollo Loco Small Chips & Guacamole?

The El Pollo Loco Small Chips & Guacamole has 490 calories, with 6g protein, 49g carbs, 3g sugar, and 330mg sodium.

Is the El Pollo Loco Small Chips & Guacamole vegetarian or vegan?

Yes — the El Pollo Loco Small Chips & Guacamole is marked both vegetarian and vegan at El Pollo Loco.

What is the Nom Score of the El Pollo Loco Small Chips & Guacamole?

It scores A — excellent. 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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