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El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco

Rice

The El Pollo Loco Rice has 160 calories, with 3g protein, 33g carbs, 1g sugar, and 630mg sodium.

Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber & protein.

Vegan
160
Calories
3g
Protein
33g
Carbs
630mg
Sodium
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Portion check

How much is this, really?

A light bite
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16

1 × 160 cal = 160 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

27%
Sodium630mg
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
160

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
1.5g2%
Saturated Fat
0g0%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg0%
Sodium
630mg27%
Total Carbohydrates
33g12%
Dietary Fiber
0g0%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
3g6%

* 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
393.8 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
0.0 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.6 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
160 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.0 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
1.9 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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Frequently asked questions

Is the El Pollo Loco Rice healthy?

The El Pollo Loco Rice earns a Nom Score of C (57/100). Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber & protein.

How many calories are in the El Pollo Loco Rice?

The El Pollo Loco Rice has 160 calories, with 3g protein, 33g carbs, 1g sugar, and 630mg sodium.

Is the El Pollo Loco Rice vegetarian or vegan?

Yes — the El Pollo Loco Rice is marked both vegetarian and vegan at El Pollo Loco.

What is the Nom Score of the El Pollo Loco Rice?

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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