El Pollo LocoEl Pollo LocoMacaroni & Cheese
The El Pollo Loco Macaroni & Cheese has 310 calories, with 9g protein, 24g carbs, 4g sugar, and 870mg sodium.
Great portion. Watch the sodium & sat fat. Light on fiber & protein.
Vegetarian
310
Calories
9g
Protein
24g
Carbs
870mg
Sodium
Portion check
How much is this, really?
A solid side or snack
Good as part of a meal, not quite enough on its own
15
1 × 310 cal = 310 cal
Here's what this means for your daily nutrition
38%
50%
8%
A balanced option — nothing too extreme either way.
By the numbers
Nutrition & Nom Score
Nutrition Facts
Calories
310
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
19g24%
Saturated Fat
10g50%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
25mg8%
Sodium
870mg38%
Total Carbohydrates
24g9%
Dietary Fiber
0g0%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
9g18%
* 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 BreakdownD
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
280.6 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
3.2 g/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 1
Sugar
1.3 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
310 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.0 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
2.9 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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