El Pollo LocoEl Pollo LocoChips & Queso Blanco (Small)
The El Pollo Loco Small Chips & Queso Blanco has 540 calories, with 11g protein, 45g carbs, 2g sugar, and 590mg sodium.
Great sugar. Light on protein.
Vegetarian
540
Calories
11g
Protein
45g
Carbs
590mg
Sodium
Nutrition data from El Pollo Loco's official published nutrition information.
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How much is this, really?
Almost a full meal
Pretty filling — maybe add a small side if you're extra hungry
15
1 × 540 cal = 540 cal
Here's what this means for your daily nutrition
26%
60%
4%
Higher in saturated fat. Keep that in mind for the rest of the day.
By the numbers
Nutrition & Nom Score
Nutrition Facts
Calories
540
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
36g46%
Saturated Fat
12g60%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
40mg13%
Sodium
590mg26%
Total Carbohydrates
45g16%
Dietary Fiber
4g14%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
11g22%
* 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
109.3 mg/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
2.2 g/100cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.4 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
540 cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.7 g/100cal
Best →
moderateTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
2.0 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%).
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