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El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco

Mexican Caesar Salad

The El Pollo Loco Mexican Caesar Salad has 420 calories, with 52g protein, 18g carbs, 4g sugar, and 1530mg sodium.

Whole food salad. Great sugar & protein. Watch the sodium.

420
Calories
52g
Protein
18g
Carbs
1530mg
Sodium
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Portion check

How much is this, really?

A satisfying portion
Enough to take the edge off, but you might want something with it
15

1 × 420 cal = 420 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

67%
Sodium1530mg
23%
Sat Fat4.5g
8%
Sugar4g

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

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
420

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
17g22%
Saturated Fat
4.5g23%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
165mg55%
Sodium
1530mg67%
Total Carbohydrates
18g7%
Dietary Fiber
5g18%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
52g104%

* 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
364.3 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
1.1 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Sugar
1.0 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
420 cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
1.2 g/100cal
Best →
goodTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
12.4 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 Mexican Caesar Salad healthy?

The El Pollo Loco Mexican Caesar Salad earns a Nom Score of B (77/100). Whole food salad. Great sugar & protein. Watch the sodium.

How many calories are in the El Pollo Loco Mexican Caesar Salad?

The El Pollo Loco Mexican Caesar Salad has 420 calories, with 52g protein, 18g carbs, 4g sugar, and 1530mg sodium.

What is the Nom Score of the El Pollo Loco Mexican Caesar Salad?

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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