American Chinese food tends to get lumped together as “healthy” or “unhealthy” without much nuance, and Panda Express is a good example of why that’s too simple. This Panda Express nutrition calculator covers the entrees, sides and appetizers people actually order, so you can see how your specific plate adds up.
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How to Use This Panda Express Calculator
Add your entrees, a side, and any appetizers to build your plate. Most orders are a “plate” (one side + two entrees) or a “bowl” (one side + one entree) — add the matching number of items here to match what you’re actually getting.
Panda Express Nutrition Facts, by Category
Panda Express Entrees
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Chicken (6.2 oz) | 560 cal | 19 g | 63 g | 25 g | 1,000 mg |
| Beijing Beef (5.6 oz) | 480 cal | 14 g | 46 g | 27 g | 600 mg |
| Kung Pao Chicken (6.7 oz) | 270 cal | 20 g | 16 g | 14 g | 1,300 mg |
| Broccoli Beef (6.3 oz) | 190 cal | 17 g | 14 g | 7 g | 600 mg |
| Honey Walnut Shrimp (4.4 oz) | 340 cal | 13 g | 28 g | 20 g | 790 mg |
| Grilled Teriyaki Chicken (6.1 oz) | 280 cal | 38 g | 13 g | 9 g | 610 mg |
| Honey Sesame Chicken Breast (6.2 oz) | 420 cal | 16 g | 44 g | 20 g | 540 mg |
| String Bean Chicken Breast (5.6 oz) | 210 cal | 15 g | 15 g | 10 g | 600 mg |
| Black Pepper Sirloin Steak (5.9 oz) | 200 cal | 17 g | 15 g | 8 g | 560 mg |
| Mushroom Chicken (5.7 oz) | 180 cal | 13 g | 12 g | 9 g | 820 mg |
Panda Express Sides
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chow Mein (Side, 12 oz) | 520 cal | 14 g | 89 g | 12 g | 1,040 mg |
| Fried Rice (Side, 12 oz) | 610 cal | 15 g | 109 g | 13 g | 810 mg |
| Super Greens (Side, 10 oz) | 180 cal | 8 g | 17 g | 9 g | 660 mg |
| White Steamed Rice (Side, 12 oz) | 570 cal | 11 g | 129 g | 0 g | 0 mg |
Panda Express Appetizers
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegetable Spring Rolls (2 rolls) | 240 cal | 4 g | 24 g | 14 g | 560 mg |
| Chicken Egg Roll (1 roll) | 200 cal | 6 g | 20 g | 10 g | 340 mg |
| Cream Cheese Rangoon (3 pieces) | 190 cal | 5 g | 24 g | 8 g | 180 mg |
Market: United States. Values are per standard serving as named, before customizations. Values are Panda Express's official U.S. nutrition figures, checked on October 11, 2026, for the portion sizes Panda Express publishes. Confirm current figures with Panda Express, especially for allergies or medical diets. Data source and review status.
Which Panda Express Entree Has the Fewest Calories?
Mushroom Chicken has the fewest calories of the entrees here at 180, followed by Broccoli Beef at 190 calories with 17g of protein, compared with 560 calories for Orange Chicken and 480 for Beijing Beef. Grilled Teriyaki Chicken is 280 calories with 38g of protein, the most protein of any entree in this calculator.
Fried Rice or Chow Mein: Does It Matter Which Side You Pick?
As sides, Chow Mein (520 calories) has 90 fewer calories than Fried Rice (610 calories). Swapping either for Super Greens (180 calories) lowers a plate by 340 to 430 calories.
Frequently Asked Questions About Panda Express Nutrition
A serving of Orange Chicken (6.2 oz) is 560 calories, with 19g of protein, 63g of carbs, 25g of fat and 1,000mg of sodium.
Mushroom Chicken is the lowest-calorie entree in this calculator at 180 calories per serving, followed by Broccoli Beef at 190.
As a side, Fried Rice has 610 calories, 13g of fat and 810mg of sodium, while White Steamed Rice has 570 calories, 0g of fat and 0mg of sodium.
The figures come from Panda Express’s official U.S. nutrition information (pandaexpress.com) for the portion sizes Panda Express publishes, checked line by line on October 11, 2026. Confirm current figures with Panda Express, especially for allergies or medical diets.
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Panda Express nutrition data source
- Restaurant
- Panda Express
- Market
- United States menu only — values differ in other countries
- Items covered
- 17 menu items
- Data source
- Official restaurant nutrition information
- Official reference
- Panda Express Nutrition Information (U.S.)
- Verification status
- Verified Every value was checked against the official source.
- Last verified
- Serving basis
- One standard menu serving as named, standard recipe, no customizations unless listed as an add-on.
- Add-ons
- This calculator has no add-ons.
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Panda Express Deals & Combos: Calories and Nutrition
Totals add up the official values of every item in the deal. Tap "Build in calculator" to load the deal into the calculator above and change any item.
| Deal | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowl: Orange Chicken + Chow Mein 1 side (Chow Mein) + 1 entree (Orange Chicken) Build in calculator | 1,080 | 33g | 152g | 37g | 2,040mg |
| Plate: Orange Chicken + Beijing Beef + Fried Rice 1 side (Fried Rice) + 2 entrees (Orange Chicken, Beijing Beef) Build in calculator | 1,650 | 48g | 218g | 65g | 2,410mg |
| Lighter Plate: Grilled Teriyaki Chicken + Broccoli Beef + Super Greens 1 side (Super Greens) + 2 entrees (Grilled Teriyaki Chicken, Broccoli Beef) Build in calculator | 650 | 63g | 44g | 25g | 1,870mg |
| Bigger Plate: Orange Chicken + Honey Walnut Shrimp + Kung Pao Chicken + Chow Mein 1 side (Chow Mein) + 3 entrees Build in calculator | 1,690 | 66g | 196g | 71g | 4,130mg |
A Bowl is 1 side + 1 entree, a Plate is 1 side + 2 entrees and a Bigger Plate is 1 side + 3 entrees. These are popular example builds; swap any entree or side in the calculator. Prices vary by location. Deal contents checked October 11, 2026. Panda Express menu (Bowl, Plate and Bigger Plate)