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Mango Habanero Chicken Thigh

The El Pollo Loco Mango Habanero Chicken Thigh has 220 calories, with 21g protein, 4g carbs, 2g sugar, and 590mg sodium.

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

220
Calories
21g
Protein
4g
Carbs
590mg
Sodium
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That's most of a meal right there
15

2 × 220 cal = 440 cal

Here's what 2 of these means for your daily nutrition

51%
Sodium1180mg
40%
Sat Fat8g
8%
Sugar4g

This leans salty. Balance it out with low-sodium choices today.

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
220

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
14g18%
Saturated Fat
4g20%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
115mg38%
Sodium
590mg26%
Total Carbohydrates
4g1%
Dietary Fiber
0g0%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
21g42%

* 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 BreakdownC
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
268.2 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
1.8 g/100cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.9 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
220 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.0 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
9.5 g/100cal
Best →
excellentTarget: >= 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 Mango Habanero Chicken Thigh healthy?

The El Pollo Loco Mango Habanero Chicken Thigh earns a Nom Score of C (58/100). Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.

How many calories are in the El Pollo Loco Mango Habanero Chicken Thigh?

The El Pollo Loco Mango Habanero Chicken Thigh has 220 calories, with 21g protein, 4g carbs, 2g sugar, and 590mg sodium.

What is the Nom Score of the El Pollo Loco Mango Habanero Chicken Thigh?

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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