Panda Express Quinoa Fried Rice (Side, 12 oz): 600 calories
- 15gProtein
- 91gCarbs
- 19gFat
- 740mgSodium
Availability: regional. Check your local menu.
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Official U.S. values from Panda Express Nutrition Information (U.S.), last checked October 25, 2026. Restaurants change recipes, so values in your area can differ.
Panda Express Quinoa Fried Rice nutrition facts
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | Sat. fat | Sugar | Fiber | % of 2,000 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinoa Fried Rice (Side, 12 oz) | 600 | 15g | 91g | 19g | 740mg | 4g | 1g | 4g | 30% |
The Panda Express Quinoa Fried Rice (Side, 12 oz) is about 30% of a 2,000-calorie day and 32% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
Quinoa Fried Rice in our menu change log
- October 25, 2026: Re-checked every item against pandaexpress.com/nutritioninformation (no changes). Added saturated fat, sugar and fiber; Super Greens entree portion; regional Black Pepper Chicken, SweetFire Chicken Breast, Eggplant Tofu, Chow Fun, Quinoa Fried Rice, Chicken Potstickers and Hot & Sour Soup; Fortune Cookie; Apple Crisps; dipping sauces as add-ons on appetizers; and fountain drinks in four sizes. Fountain drinks leave fiber out: Panda's table lists 1g of fiber for every soda, even zero-sugar ones with 0g of carbs.
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How the Quinoa Fried Rice ranks
- The Quinoa Fried Rice (Side, 12 oz) is the 2nd highest in calories of the 6 items in the Panda Express “Sides” menu, and 3rd for protein per calorie.
- Across the 85 items of the same kind we track at 14 chains, it is the 16th highest in calories; their average is 341 calories.
How to make a Panda Express order lighter
- Order the Chow Mein (Side, 12 oz) instead: 80 fewer calories, 14g protein.
- Order the White Steamed Rice (Side, 12 oz) instead: 30 fewer calories, 11g protein.
- Order the Chow Fun (Side, 12 oz) instead: 20 fewer calories, 13g protein.
How long it takes to burn off
For a 155 lb person, the Panda Express Quinoa Fried Rice (Side, 12 oz) takes about 135 minutes of brisk walking, 63 minutes of running (5 mph) or 63 minutes of cycling. Figures from Harvard Health’s calories-burned table; heavier people burn calories faster.
Compared with other restaurants
Similar-calorie sides at other chains (same size where the chain has one):
- Popeyes Red Beans & Rice (Large): 640 calories, 18g protein
- Pizza Hut Cheesy Dip 'N Chips: 660 calories, 9g protein
- Panera Bread Bacon Mac & Cheese (Cup): 530 calories, 18g protein
- Dairy Queen Cheese Curds (Regular): 500 calories, 24g protein
- Chick-fil-A Mac & Cheese (Medium): 450 calories, 20g protein
Questions people ask
The Panda Express Quinoa Fried Rice (Side, 12 oz) has 600 calories, with 15g of protein, 91g of carbs and 19g of fat, according to the restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition information.
The Chow Mein (Side, 12 oz) has 520 calories, 80 fewer, and still keeps most of the protein.
More Panda Express calories
Orange Chicken · Beijing Beef · Kung Pao Chicken · Broccoli Beef · Honey Walnut Shrimp · Grilled Teriyaki Chicken · Honey Sesame Chicken Breast · String Bean Chicken Breast · Black Pepper Sirloin Steak · Mushroom Chicken · Super Greens · Black Pepper Chicken · SweetFire Chicken Breast · Eggplant Tofu · Chow Mein · Fried Rice · White Steamed Rice · Chow Fun · Vegetable Spring Rolls · Chicken Egg Roll · Cream Cheese Rangoon · Chicken Potstickers · Hot & Sour Soup