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El Pollo Loco

Pinto Beans

The El Pollo Loco Pinto Beans have 140 calories, with 9g protein, 25g carbs, 1g sugar, and 460mg sodium.

Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium.

Vegan
140
Calories
9g
Protein
25g
Carbs
460mg
Sodium
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Portion check

How much is this, really?

A light bite
You'll definitely want more to make a meal
17

1 × 140 cal = 140 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

20%
Sodium460mg
0%
Sat Fat0g
2%
Sugar1g

Easy on the sodium, sat fat, and sugar. A solid pick.

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
140

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
0.5g1%
Saturated Fat
0g0%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg0%
Sodium
460mg20%
Total Carbohydrates
25g9%
Dietary Fiber
6g21%
Total Sugars
1g
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 BreakdownB
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
328.6 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
0.0 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.7 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
140 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
4.3 g/100cal
Best →
excellentTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
6.4 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

Are the El Pollo Loco Pinto Beans healthy?

The El Pollo Loco Pinto Beans earn a Nom Score of B (73/100). Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium.

How many calories are in the El Pollo Loco Pinto Beans?

The El Pollo Loco Pinto Beans have 140 calories, with 9g protein, 25g carbs, 1g sugar, and 460mg sodium.

Are the El Pollo Loco Pinto Beans vegetarian or vegan?

Yes — the El Pollo Loco Pinto Beans are marked both vegetarian and vegan at El Pollo Loco.

What is the Nom Score of the El Pollo Loco Pinto Beans?

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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