Last updated: Aug 9, 2026
El Chico

Side Salad (No Dressing)

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El Chico Side Salad (No Dressing) is carb-leaning, with about 80% of macro calories from carb. Each serving has 20 calories, 1g protein, 4g carbs, and 0g fat, making it a lighter restaurant option to compare with larger meals.

1 serving
Serving Size
20
Calories
Per serving
1 g
Protein
4 g
Carbs
0 g
Fat

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving

Calories20 kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0 g0%
Saturated Fat 0 g0%
Trans Fat 0 g—
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 20 mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 4 g1%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Total Sugars 2 g—
Protein 1 g2%
Vitamin A—
Vitamin C—
Vitamin D—
Calcium—
Iron—
Potassium—
Caffeine—

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrition Breakdown

20
kcal
Protein1 g (20%)
Carbs4 g (80%)
Fat0 g (0%)
Estimated calorie contribution using 4 kcal/g for protein and carbohydrates and 9 kcal/g for fat.

Meal Planning Insights

Protein density5/10

20% of macro calories come from protein.

Satiety index4.1/10

Estimated from protein, fiber, calories, and fat balance.

Activity estimate5 min walk

About 2 minutes of running for these calories.

Key Nutrients

Protein 1 g2%
Fiber 1 g4%
Sodium 20 mg1%
Sugars 2 g—
Saturated Fat 0 g0%
How we calculate these values

Diet Compatibility

High protein5/10 protein density from 1g protein and 20 calories.Yes
Lower carb4g carbs per serving.Yes
Low fat0g total fat per serving.Yes
High sugar2g total sugars per serving.No
High sodium20mg sodium per serving.No
Vegetarian source flagNo vegetarian flag is published for this item.Not flagged

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Side Salad (No Dressing) Compared With Nearby Items

El Chico Side Salad (No Dressing) is listed in the Sides category with 20 calories, 1g protein, 4g carbs, and 0g fat per serving.

Data Source and Methodology

Nutrition values for Side Salad (No Dressing) are maintained in Nutrimetry from restaurant-published menu data and were last checked on Aug 9, 2026. Macro percentages use 4 calories per gram for protein and carbohydrates and 9 calories per gram for fat.

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