Low Sugar Options at El Pollo Loco
Quick Answer: El Pollo Loco has 37 low sugar options. The best — and the lowest-sugar — is the Taco al Carbón (170 cal, 15g protein, Nom Score A).
Top Low Sugar Picks at El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco’s 37 low sugar options are led by the Taco al Carbón: Nom Score A (85/100), 170 calories, 15g protein, and 250mg sodium. The Queso Crunch Double Chicken Burrito Bowl carries the most protein at 78g. Most come from the Bowls menu (5 of 10). Sugar runs 0–6g across the picks. 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 sugar criteria:
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Common questions about low sugar at El Pollo Loco
Is El Pollo Loco good for low sugar diets?
Yes — El Pollo Loco has 37 low sugar options, topped by the Taco al Carbón (Nom Score A).
What’s the best low sugar option at El Pollo Loco?
The Taco al Carbón is the best choice with 170 calories, 15g protein, and a Nom Score of A.
What is the lowest-sugar item at El Pollo Loco?
The lowest-sugar option at El Pollo Loco is the Taco al Carbón with 0g sugar (170 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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