El Pollo Loco - Macaroni And Cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content.
The food contains 16.03g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 7.05 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.
It belongs to American cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 13, for El Pollo Loco - Macaroni And Cheese, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 12% | |
Calories from Fat | 62% | |
Calories from Carbs | 26% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sodium | 571.4 mg | 23.8% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 16 g | 5.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 1.9 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 7.1 g | 14.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 16.7 g | 25.7% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 51.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 381 Calories from Fat 234
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26 g 40%
Saturated Fat 16 g 80%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 65 mg 21.7%
Sodium 891 mg 37.1%
Total Carbohydrates 25 g 8.3%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 3 g
Protein 11 g 22%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium Iron
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 175
Protein 9.6 g | Carbs 17.9 g | Fat 7.1 g
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Protein 7.1 g | Carbs 16.2 g | Fat 7.1 g
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Protein 6.5 g | Carbs 19.2 g | Fat 2.4 g
Per 100g | Calories 176
Protein 9.1 g | Carbs 30.9 g | Fat 4.2 g
Per 100g | Calories 198
Protein 31.7 g | Carbs 0 g | Fat 7.9 g
Per 100g | Calories 94
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Per 100g | Calories 537
Protein 6.3 g | Carbs 60.5 g | Fat 30.2 g