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Coleslaw
El Pollo Loco

Coleslaw

Great portion & fiber. Watch the sodium & sugar. Light on protein.

Vegetarian
130
Calories
1g
Protein
9g
Carbs
210mg
Sodium
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17

1 × 130 cal = 130 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

9%
Sodium210mg
8%
Sat Fat1.5g
14%
Sugar7g

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

Nutrition Facts
Calories
130

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
10g13%
Saturated Fat
1.5g8%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
5mg2%
Sodium
210mg9%
Total Carbohydrates
9g3%
Dietary Fiber
2g7%
Total Sugars
7g
Protein
1g2%

* 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
161.5 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
1.2 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Sugar
5.4 g/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
130 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
1.5 g/100cal
Best →
excellentTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
0.8 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 Coleslaw healthy?

The El Pollo Loco Coleslaw earns a Nom Score of C (60/100). Great portion & fiber. Watch the sodium & sugar. Light on protein.

How many calories are in the El Pollo Loco Coleslaw?

The El Pollo Loco Coleslaw has 130 calories, with 1g protein, 9g carbs, 7g sugar, and 210mg sodium.

Is the El Pollo Loco Coleslaw vegetarian or vegan?

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

What is the Nom Score of the El Pollo Loco Coleslaw?

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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