Panda Expressnutrition: calories, macros & the healthiest picks
Every Panda Express menu item we track — 18 items, averaging 306 calories — checked against Panda Express's own published nutrition data. The picks below are computed, not guessed: ranked by actual protein-per-calorie and calories-per-item across the full menu.
Healthiest picks
Computed from the full nutrition table below — not a hand-picked opinion.
Best protein per calorie
Teriyaki Chicken
41g protein for 340 cal — 12.1g protein per 100 cal
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
33g protein for 275 cal — 12.0g protein per 100 cal
Black Pepper Sirloin Steak
19g protein for 180 cal — 10.6g protein per 100 cal
Lowest-calorie, still filling
Broccoli Beef
150 cal with 15g protein
Black Pepper Sirloin Steak
180 cal with 19g protein
Wok-Fired Shrimp
190 cal with 17g protein
Watch out for
Hot Orange Chicken — 550 cal, 27g fat — the single biggest item on the menu.
Full Panda Express nutrition table
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18 items
Broccoli Beef 5.44 oz entree serving | 150 | 15 | 12 | 6 |
Black Pepper Sirloin Steak 5.10 oz entree serving | 180 | 19 | 12 | 6 |
Wok-Fired Shrimp 6.00 oz entree serving | 190 | 17 | 19 | 5 |
Cream Cheese Rangoon (3 pcs) 2.40 oz, 3 pieces | 190 | 5 | 24 | 8 |
Chicken Egg Roll (1 Roll) 2.75 oz, 1 roll | 200 | 6 | 20 | 10 |
String Bean Chicken Breast 5.60 oz entree serving | 210 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Mushroom Chicken 5.70 oz entree serving | 220 | 13 | 10 | 14 |
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken 6.00 oz entree serving | 275 | 33 | 14 | 10 |
Black Pepper Chicken 6.30 oz entree serving | 280 | 13 | 15 | 19 |
Sweet & Sour Chicken Breast 5.50 oz entree serving | 300 | 10 | 40 | 12 |
Kung Pao Chicken 6.73 oz entree serving | 320 | 17 | 15 | 21 |
Teriyaki Chicken 6.00 oz entree serving | 340 | 41 | 14 | 13 |
Honey Sesame Chicken Breast 5.30 oz entree serving | 340 | 16 | 35 | 15 |
Sweetfire Chicken Breast 5.80 oz entree serving | 360 | 15 | 40 | 15 |
Honey Walnut Shrimp 4.39 oz entree serving | 430 | 13 | 32 | 28 |
Beijing Beef 5.60 oz entree serving | 470 | 14 | 46 | 27 |
Orange Chicken 5.92 oz entree serving | 510 | 16 | 53 | 24 |
Hot Orange Chicken 5.92 oz entree serving | 550 | 17 | 59 | 27 |
FAQ
What's the healthiest thing to order at Panda Express?
Based on verified nutrition data across Panda Express's full menu, the Teriyaki Chicken has the best protein-to-calorie ratio on the menu — 41g protein for 340 cal — 12.1g protein per 100 cal. If you want the lowest-calorie option that still fills you up, the Broccoli Beef comes in at 150 calories with 15g of protein.
How many calories are in a typical Panda Express order?
Across the 18 menu items we track for Panda Express, the average is about 306 calories per item. Individual items range widely, so check the table on this page for the exact item you're ordering.
What has the most protein per calorie at Panda Express?
The Teriyaki Chicken is the most protein-efficient item on the Panda Express menu: 41g protein for 340 cal — 12.1g protein per 100 cal. AutoCal ranks every item this way automatically when you scan the menu in person.
What should I watch out for at Panda Express?
The Hot Orange Chicken is the single biggest item on the Panda Express menu we track — 550 cal, 27g fat — the single biggest item on the menu. It's not off-limits, just worth knowing before you order if you're watching calories.
Is this Panda Express nutrition data accurate?
Yes — every item is checked against Panda Express's own published nutrition information, not crowd-sourced estimates. It's the same verified dataset AutoCal uses when you scan a Panda Express menu in the app.
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