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Original Pollo Bowl

The El Pollo Loco Original Pollo Bowl has 580 calories, with 41g protein, 83g carbs, 3g sugar, and 2030mg sodium.

Whole food salad. Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium.

580
Calories
41g
Protein
83g
Carbs
2030mg
Sodium
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Portion check

How much is this, really?

Almost a full meal
Pretty filling — maybe add a small side if you're extra hungry
15

1 × 580 cal = 580 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

88%
Sodium2030mg
13%
Sat Fat2.5g
6%
Sugar3g

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

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
580

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
10g13%
Saturated Fat
2.5g13%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
105mg35%
Sodium
2030mg88%
Total Carbohydrates
83g30%
Dietary Fiber
9g32%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
41g82%

* 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
350.0 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
0.4 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.5 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
580 cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
1.6 g/100cal
Best →
excellentTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
7.1 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 Original Pollo Bowl healthy?

The El Pollo Loco Original Pollo Bowl earns a Nom Score of B (77/100). Whole food salad. Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium.

How many calories are in the El Pollo Loco Original Pollo Bowl?

The El Pollo Loco Original Pollo Bowl has 580 calories, with 41g protein, 83g carbs, 3g sugar, and 2030mg sodium.

What is the Nom Score of the El Pollo Loco Original Pollo Bowl?

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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