The Lowest-Calorie Meals at Panda Express
By the MacroTray editorial team · Updated · Data: Panda Express official Nutrition & Allergen Information page (US)
These are the lightest complete meals at Panda Express, ranked from official nutrition data. Snacks, sides and drinks are left out so the comparison is fair. Every row links to its full label.
Key takeaways
- Lightest meal: Black Pepper Chicken at 200 calories.
- Heaviest meal: Bigger plate, fried rice at 1990 calories.
- Sides, sauces and drinks can add as much as the meal. Add them in the calculator to see the full total.
Lightest meals
| # | Order | Cal | Protein | Net carbs | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Pepper Chicken | 200 | 15g | 8g | 1,070mg |
| 2 | Black Pepper Sirloin Steak | 200 | 17g | 14g | 560mg |
| 3 | String Bean Chicken Breast | 210 | 15g | 12g | 600mg |
| 4 | Kung Pao Chicken | 270 | 20g | 14g | 1,300mg |
| 5 | Grilled Teriyaki Chicken | 280 | 38g | 13g | 610mg |
| 6 | Eggplant Tofu | 310 | 8g | 19g | 350mg |
| 7 | Honey Walnut Shrimp | 340 | 13g | 27g | 790mg |
| 8 | SweetFire Chicken Breast® | 360 | 15g | 38g | 370mg |
| 9 | Lean bowlcustom build | 390 | 23g | 21g | 1,260mg |
| 10 | Honey Sesame Chicken Breast | 420 | 16g | 42g | 540mg |
Highest-calorie meals to watch
| # | Order | Cal | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bigger plate, fried ricecustom build | 1990 | 85g | 3,200mg |
| 2 | Orange Chicken platecustom build | 1360 | 46g | 2,650mg |
| 3 | High-protein platecustom build | 845 | 21g | 1,540mg |
| 4 | The Original Orange Chicken® | 560 | 25g | 1,000mg |
| 5 | Beijing Beef® | 480 | 27g | 600mg |
How to cut calories
- Pick a meal with protein so you stay full; very low-calorie meals with little protein often lead to snacking later.
- Choose water, unsweetened tea or diet drinks.
- Count dressings and dipping sauces; they are easy to forget.
Frequently asked questions
What is the lowest-calorie meal at Panda Express?
Among full meals in our data, Black Pepper Chicken is the lightest at 200 calories.
What is the highest-calorie item at Panda Express?
Bigger plate, fried rice is the highest-calorie meal in our data at 1990 calories.
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