The Lowest-Sodium Options at El Pollo Loco
Quick Answer: El Pollo Loco has 10 low sodium options. The lowest-sodium option at El Pollo Loco is the Tortilla Chips (Side) with 30mg sodium (200 cal). Top pick overall: the Chips & Guacamole (Small) (490 cal, 6g protein, Nom Score A). Every pick here is 600mg of sodium or less; the FDA’s official “low sodium” label means 140mg or less, so we mark how close each gets in the table below.
Top Low Sodium Picks at El Pollo Loco
The Chips & Guacamole (Small) tops El Pollo Loco’s 10 low sodium options — Nom Score A (95/100) on 490 calories, 6g protein, and 330mg sodium. The Chicken Thigh carries the most protein at 21g. The lightest is the Taco al Carbón, at 170 calories. Most come from the Snacks menu (3 of 10). Sodium runs 30–590mg across the picks. 2 picks clear the FDA’s 140mg “low sodium” line; the rest land between 141 and 600mg. Figures are computed from El Pollo Loco’s published nutrition data (June 2026).
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These items at El Pollo Loco don’t meet low sodium criteria:
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Common questions about low sodium at El Pollo Loco
Is El Pollo Loco good for low sodium diets?
Yes — El Pollo Loco has 10 low sodium options, topped by the Chips & Guacamole (Small) (Nom Score A).
What’s the best low sodium option at El Pollo Loco?
The Chips & Guacamole (Small) is the best choice with 490 calories, 6g protein, and a Nom Score of A.
What is the lowest-sodium item at El Pollo Loco?
The lowest-sodium option at El Pollo Loco is the Tortilla Chips (Side) with 30mg sodium (200 cal).
Nutrition data verified. Calorie counts and macros are taken from El Pollo Loco’s official published nutrition data. How the Nom Score works →
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