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El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco

Tortilla Chips (Side)

The El Pollo Loco Side Tortilla Chips have 200 calories, with 2g protein, 22g carbs, 1g sugar, and 30mg sodium.

Great sodium & sat fat. Light on protein.

Vegan
200
Calories
2g
Protein
22g
Carbs
30mg
Sodium
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Portion check

How much is this, really?

A light bite
You'll definitely want more to make a meal
15

1 × 200 cal = 200 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

1%
Sodium30mg
10%
Sat Fat2g
2%
Sugar1g

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

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
200

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
11g14%
Saturated Fat
2g10%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg0%
Sodium
30mg1%
Total Carbohydrates
22g8%
Dietary Fiber
2g7%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
2g4%

* 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 BreakdownA
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
15.0 mg/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
1.0 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.5 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
200 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
1.0 g/100cal
Best →
goodTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
1.0 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%).

Frequently asked questions

Are the El Pollo Loco Side Tortilla Chips healthy?

The El Pollo Loco Side Tortilla Chips earn a Nom Score of A (94/100). Great sodium & sat fat. Light on protein.

How many calories are in the El Pollo Loco Side Tortilla Chips?

The El Pollo Loco Side Tortilla Chips have 200 calories, with 2g protein, 22g carbs, 1g sugar, and 30mg sodium.

Are the El Pollo Loco Side Tortilla Chips vegetarian or vegan?

Yes — the El Pollo Loco Side Tortilla Chips are marked both vegetarian and vegan at El Pollo Loco.

What is the Nom Score of the El Pollo Loco Side Tortilla Chips?

It scores A — excellent. 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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