Orange Chicken and Fried Rice Calories at Panda Express
Updated March 2026 · 4 min read · Data from official Panda Express nutrition information
Quick Answer
Orange Chicken has 510 calories per serving (5.92 oz). A side of Fried Rice adds 620 calories. Together — just those two items — that's 1,130 calories before drinks or appetizers. Switching Fried Rice to Super Greens brings the total down to 640 calories.
Orange Chicken — Full Nutrition Facts
510
Calories
24g
Total Fat
53g
Carbs
16g
Protein
850mg
Sodium
20g
Sugar
Orange Chicken is breaded, fried, and coated in a sweet-tangy orange sauce. The crispy coating and the sauce account for most of the fat and sugar. At 20g of sugar per serving, it's noticeably sweet — which is part of its appeal. The 850mg of sodium is about 37% of the daily recommended limit.
Fried Rice — Full Nutrition Facts
620
Calories
19g
Total Fat
101g
Carbs
13g
Protein
1000mg
Sodium
4g
Sugar
Panda Express Fried Rice is wok-cooked with egg, vegetables, and soy sauce. The 620 calories come mostly from the 101g of carbohydrates and the cooking oil. The 1,000mg of sodium is especially high — that's already close to half the recommended daily limit, before adding an entree.
Orange Chicken + Fried Rice = 1,130 Calories
510
Orange Chicken
+
620
Fried Rice
1,130
Total calories — just these two items
Lighter Swaps — What Changes and by How Much
Swapping the Side
| Side | Side Cal | + Orange Chicken | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Greens | 130 | 510 | 640 |
| Chow Fun | 410 | 510 | 920 |
| White Steamed Rice | 520 | 510 | 1,030 |
| Chow Mein | 600 | 510 | 1,110 |
| Fried Rice | 620 | 510 | 1,130 |
Swapping the Entree (keeping Fried Rice)
| Entree | Entree Cal | + Fried Rice | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broccoli Beef | 150 | 620 | 770 |
| Mushroom Chicken | 220 | 620 | 840 |
| Grilled Teriyaki Chicken | 275 | 620 | 895 |
| Orange Chicken | 510 | 620 | 1,130 |
| Hot Orange Chicken | 550 | 620 | 1,170 |
The biggest savings come from the side swap, not the entree swap. Switching to Super Greens saves 490 calories. Even if you keep the Orange Chicken, a Bowl with Super Greens is a 640-calorie meal — far more manageable. You can also use our Panda Express calorie calculator to map out any combination you want to try.
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How many calories is orange chicken at Panda Express?
Orange Chicken at Panda Express has 510 calories per standard serving (5.92 oz). It has 24g of fat, 53g of carbs, 16g of protein, and 850mg of sodium.
How many calories is fried rice at Panda Express?
Panda Express Fried Rice has 620 calories per standard side serving (11 oz). It contains 19g of fat, 101g of carbs, 13g of protein, and 1,000mg of sodium.
How many calories in a Bowl with orange chicken and fried rice?
A Bowl with Orange Chicken and Fried Rice totals 1,130 calories — 510 from the Orange Chicken and 620 from the Fried Rice.
What's a lighter swap for fried rice at Panda Express?
Super Greens (130 cal) saves 490 calories compared to Fried Rice. White Steamed Rice (520 cal) saves 100 calories and is lower in fat. Chow Fun (410 cal) saves 210 calories.
What's the difference between Orange Chicken and Hot Orange Chicken?
Hot Orange Chicken has 550 calories per serving (vs 510 for regular) — 40 calories more. It has more fat (27g vs 24g), slightly more protein (17g vs 16g), and higher sodium (950mg vs 850mg). The main difference is the added heat from chili peppers.