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Salsa Verde Chicken Quesadilla
El Pollo Loco

Salsa Verde Chicken Quesadilla

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

810
Calories
51g
Protein
53g
Carbs
1570mg
Sodium
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1 × 810 cal = 810 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

68%
Sodium1570mg
110%
Sat Fat22g
4%
Sugar2g

On the heavier side for sodium and sat fat. Balance it out later.

Nutrition Facts
Calories
810

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
44g56%
Saturated Fat
22g110%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
155mg52%
Sodium
1570mg68%
Total Carbohydrates
53g19%
Dietary Fiber
4g14%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
51g102%

* 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 Breakdown
NomScore
C
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
193.8 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
2.7 g/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.2 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
810 cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.5 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
6.3 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 Salsa Verde Chicken Quesadilla healthy?

The El Pollo Loco Salsa Verde Chicken Quesadilla earns a Nom Score of C (56/100). Great sugar & protein. Watch the sodium & sat fat. Light on fiber.

How many calories are in the El Pollo Loco Salsa Verde Chicken Quesadilla?

The El Pollo Loco Salsa Verde Chicken Quesadilla has 810 calories, with 51g protein, 53g carbs, 2g sugar, and 1570mg sodium.

What is the Nom Score of the El Pollo Loco Salsa Verde Chicken Quesadilla?

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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