El Pollo Loco - Chicken Quesidilla has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 20.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 15.17 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.
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.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 30, for El Pollo Loco - Chicken Quesidilla, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 26% | |
| Calories from Fat | 40% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 34% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Cholesterol
- Very high in Saturated Fat
- Very high in Sodium
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 580.3 mg | 24.2% | Top 30% | High |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.1 g | 6.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 6.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sugars | 0.4 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15.2 g | 30.3% | Top 30% | High |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 10.2 g | 15.8% | Top 30% | High |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 22.8% | Top 30% | High |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 590 Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27 g 41.5%
Saturated Fat 12 g 60%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 120 mg 40%
Sodium 1530 mg 63.8%
Total Carbohydrates 53 g 17.7%
Dietary Fiber 4 g16%
Sugars 1 g
Protein 40 g 80%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium Iron
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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