El Pollo Loco

Shredded Chicken Nachos

Great sugar. Watch the sodium & portion.

1090

Calories

34g

Protein

94g

Carbs

1700mg

Sodium

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1 × 1090 cal = 1090 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

74%

Sodium1700mg

100%

Sat Fat20g

14%

Sugar7g

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

Nutrition Facts

Calories

1090

% Daily Value*

Total Fat

65g83%

Saturated Fat

20g100%

Trans Fat

0.5g

Cholesterol

110mg37%

Sodium

1700mg74%

Total Carbohydrates

94g34%

Dietary Fiber

13g46%

Total Sugars

Protein

34g68%

* 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

Nutrients to watch

Sodium

156.0 mg/100cal

← Best

poorTarget: <= 100

Sat Fat

1.8 g/100cal

← Best

moderateTarget: <= 1

Sugar

0.6 g/100cal

← Best

excellentTarget: <= 1

Portion size

Portion

1090 cal

← Best

poorTarget: <= 400 cal

Good stuff

Fiber

1.2 g/100cal

Best →

goodTarget: >= 1.4

Protein

3.1 g/100cal

Best →

moderateTarget: >= 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 Shredded Chicken Nachos healthy?

The El Pollo Loco Shredded Chicken Nachos earn a Nom Score of B (66/100). Great sugar. Watch the sodium & portion.

How many calories are in the El Pollo Loco Shredded Chicken Nachos?

The El Pollo Loco Shredded Chicken Nachos have 1090 calories, with 34g protein, 94g carbs, 7g sugar, and 1700mg sodium.

What is the Nom Score of the El Pollo Loco Shredded Chicken Nachos?

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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