El Pollo LocoEl Pollo LocoLoco Side Salad
The El Pollo Loco Loco Side Salad has 180 calories, with 3g protein, 8g carbs, 2g sugar, and 260mg sodium.
Great portion. Light on protein.
Vegetarian
180
Calories
3g
Protein
8g
Carbs
260mg
Sodium
Portion check
How much is this, really?
A light bite
You'll definitely want more to make a meal
15
1 × 180 cal = 180 cal
Here's what this means for your daily nutrition
11%
15%
4%
Easy on the sodium, sat fat, and sugar. A solid pick.
By the numbers
Nutrition & Nom Score
Nutrition Facts
Calories
180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
15g19%
Saturated Fat
3g15%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg3%
Sodium
260mg11%
Total Carbohydrates
8g3%
Dietary Fiber
1g4%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
3g6%
* 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
144.4 mg/100cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
1.7 g/100cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 1
Sugar
1.1 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
180 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.6 g/100cal
Best →
moderateTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
1.7 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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