How Many Calories in a Panda Express Plate?
Updated March 2026 · 5 min read · Data from official Panda Express nutrition information
Quick Answer
A Panda Express Bowl (1 side + 1 entree) ranges from 280 to 1,170 calories. A standard Plate (1 side + 2 entrees) runs from 500 to 1,600+ calories. A Bigger Plate (1 side + 3 entrees) can reach 1,900+ calories. The range is large because your side alone can swing things by 490 calories.
How Panda Express Plate Sizes Work
Panda Express structures its meals around three main configurations. Each one comes with exactly one side — the rest of the calories come from your entree choices:
- Bowl1 side + 1 entree
- Plate1 side + 2 entrees
- Bigger Plate1 side + 3 entrees
Your side is the single biggest calorie decision you make. Swapping Fried Rice (620 cal) for Super Greens (130 cal) saves 490 calories — more than most entrees.
Panda Express Side Calories
| Side | Calories | Carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Greens | 130 | 14g | 9g |
| Chow Fun | 410 | 73g | 9g |
| White Steamed Rice | 520 | 118g | 10g |
| Chow Mein | 600 | 94g | 15g |
| Fried Rice | 620 | 101g | 13g |
Panda Express Entree Calories — All Items
| Entree | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Super Greens (entree) | 90 | 6g |
| Broccoli Beef | 150 | 15g |
| Black Pepper Sirloin Steak | 180 | 19g |
| Potato Chicken | 190 | 8g |
| Wok-Fired Shrimp | 190 | 17g |
| Steamed Ginger Fish | 200 | 15g |
| String Bean Chicken Breast | 210 | 12g |
| Mushroom Chicken | 220 | 13g |
| Grilled Teriyaki Chicken | 275 | 33g |
| Black Pepper Chicken | 280 | 13g |
| Sweet & Sour Chicken Breast | 300 | 10g |
| Kung Pao Chicken | 320 | 17g |
| Teriyaki Chicken | 340 | 41g |
| Honey Sesame Chicken Breast | 340 | 16g |
| Eggplant Tofu | 340 | 7g |
| Sweetfire Chicken Breast | 360 | 15g |
| Honey Walnut Shrimp | 430 | 13g |
| Beijing Beef | 470 | 14g |
| Orange Chicken | 510 | 16g |
| Hot Orange Chicken | 550 | 17g |
Real Plate Combinations with Calorie Totals
Here's what the math actually looks like across a range of common orders:
Bowl Combinations
| Side | Entree | Total Cal |
|---|---|---|
| Super Greens (130) | Broccoli Beef (150) | 280 |
| Super Greens (130) | Grilled Teriyaki Chicken (275) | 405 |
| White Steamed Rice (520) | Grilled Teriyaki Chicken (275) | 795 |
| Chow Mein (600) | Orange Chicken (510) | 1,110 |
| Fried Rice (620) | Hot Orange Chicken (550) | 1,170 |
Plate Combinations (1 side + 2 entrees)
| Combination | Total Cal |
|---|---|
| Super Greens + Broccoli Beef + Mushroom Chicken | 500 |
| Super Greens + String Bean Chicken + Grilled Teriyaki | 555 |
| White Steamed Rice + Broccoli Beef + Grilled Teriyaki | 945 |
| Fried Rice + Orange Chicken + Mushroom Chicken | 1,350 |
| Fried Rice + Orange Chicken + Beijing Beef | 1,600 |
How to Cut Calories Without Cutting Enjoyment
Switch your side to Super Greens. This one swap saves 490 calories compared to Fried Rice. Super Greens has 130 calories, 7g of fiber, and 9g of protein — it's genuinely filling.
Order a Bowl instead of a Plate. You get your side plus one entree — a satisfying meal without automatically adding a second entree's worth of calories.
Choose lower-calorie entrees. Broccoli Beef (150 cal), Mushroom Chicken (220 cal), and Grilled Teriyaki Chicken (275 cal) are satisfying without the calorie load of Orange Chicken or Beijing Beef.
Drink water or unsweetened tea. A large Sweet Tea adds 510 calories. Unsweetened black tea adds just 10. The drink choice matters more than most people think.
Build Your Exact Order
Use our free calculator to see the exact calorie total for any combination — including portion adjustments from 0.5x to 2x.
Common Questions
How many calories in a Panda Express Bowl?
A Panda Express Bowl (1 side + 1 entree) ranges from roughly 280 calories (Super Greens side + Broccoli Beef) to about 1,170 calories (Fried Rice + Hot Orange Chicken). Your side choice is the biggest factor.
How many calories in a Panda Express Plate?
A Panda Express Plate (1 side + 2 entrees) typically ranges from about 500 to 1,600+ calories depending on what you choose. The lightest Plate you can build is Super Greens + Broccoli Beef + Mushroom Chicken at around 500 calories.
How many calories in a Panda Express Bigger Plate?
A Bigger Plate (1 side + 3 entrees) can range from around 750 to 1,900+ calories. Choosing three light entrees with Super Greens keeps it under 850 calories; three heavier entrees with Fried Rice can push past 1,900.
What is the lightest meal at Panda Express?
A Bowl with Super Greens as your side and Broccoli Beef as your entree is one of the lightest full meals at around 280 calories. Adding Mushroom Chicken as a second entree on a Plate brings the total to about 500 calories.
Does Panda Express show calories on the menu?
Panda Express posts calorie counts on their in-store menu boards and on their website. You can also use our free Panda Express calorie calculator to see exact totals for any combination you build.
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