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El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco

Chips & 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
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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 × 540 cal = 540 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

26%
Sodium590mg
60%
Sat Fat12g
4%
Sugar2g

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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Frequently asked questions

Is the El Pollo Loco Small Chips & Queso Blanco healthy?

The El Pollo Loco Small Chips & Queso Blanco earns a Nom Score of B (77/100). Great sugar. Light on protein.

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

The El Pollo Loco Small Chips & Queso Blanco has 540 calories, with 11g protein, 45g carbs, 2g sugar, and 590mg sodium.

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

The El Pollo Loco Small Chips & Queso Blanco is marked vegetarian (but not vegan) at El Pollo Loco.

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

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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