Panda Express Bowl Calories — Every Combo Ranked (2026)
Every Bowl combination ranked from lightest to heaviest, with a Bowl vs Plate comparison — all from official Panda Express nutrition data.
QUICK ANSWER — OFFICIAL DATA
A Panda Express Bowl (1 side + 1 entree) ranges from 280 calories (Super Greens + Broccoli Beef) to 1,170 calories (Fried Rice + Hot Orange Chicken). Your side choice alone swings the total by up to 490 calories — Super Greens (130 cal) vs. Fried Rice (620 cal). Many sites list Super Greens at 90 calories — that is the entree-size serving. The side serving used in every Bowl is 130 calories.
What Is a Panda Express Bowl?
A Panda Express Bowl is the smallest meal format: 1 side plus 1 entree. It sits below the Plate (1 side + 2 entrees) and well below the Bigger Plate (1 side + 3 entrees). The Bowl is where you find the most calorie-controlled full meals on the menu.
The calorie range is wide — from 280 to 1,170 — because both the side and the entree vary enormously. A Bowl is not automatically low-calorie: Fried Rice + Orange Chicken in a Bowl hits 1,130 calories before you add a drink.
Full Bowl Calorie Table — Ranked Lightest to Heaviest
Every combination below is calculated by adding the official per-item calorie values. Sorted from lightest to heaviest — the side choice determines where in the list most entries appear.
| Side | Entree | Total Cal | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Greens (130) | Broccoli Beef (150) | 280 | 24g |
| Super Greens (130) | Black Pepper Sirloin Steak (180) | 310 | 28g |
| Super Greens (130) | String Bean Chicken Breast (210) | 340 | 21g |
| Super Greens (130) | Mushroom Chicken (220) | 350 | 22g |
| Super Greens (130) | Grilled Teriyaki Chicken (275) | 405 | 42g |
| Super Greens (130) | Kung Pao Chicken (320) | 450 | 26g |
| Super Greens (130) | Orange Chicken (510) | 640 | 25g |
| White Steamed Rice (520) | Broccoli Beef (150) | 670 | 25g |
| White Steamed Rice (520) | Grilled Teriyaki Chicken (275) | 795 | 43g |
| Chow Mein (600) | Broccoli Beef (150) | 750 | 30g |
| Chow Mein (600) | Orange Chicken (510) | 1110 | 31g |
| Fried Rice (620) | Orange Chicken (510) | 1130 | 29g |
| Fried Rice (620) | Hot Orange Chicken (550) | 1170 | 30g |
Source: Official Panda Express nutrition data (2026). Green = under 500 cal · Red = 1,000+ cal.
Best Bowl Combinations by Goal
Super Greens + Broccoli Beef
At 280 calories with 24g protein and 7g fiber, this is genuinely filling despite the low calorie count. Super Greens + Mushroom Chicken (350 cal, 22g protein) or + String Bean Chicken Breast (340 cal, 21g protein) are solid alternatives if you want variety.
Super Greens + Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
9.6 calories per gram of protein — one of the best ratios in fast food. The grilled preparation keeps fat and calories low while the protein rivals heavier meals. This is the go-to Bowl for anyone tracking protein without a high calorie budget.
Super Greens + Orange Chicken
Orange Chicken is 510 calories per serving. Choosing Super Greens instead of Fried Rice saves 490 calories — dropping this Bowl from 1,130 to 640 calories with the same entree. If you want Orange Chicken, this is the way to order it without the full calorie impact.
Side Calorie Comparison
Your side is the single biggest decision in any Bowl. The gap between the lightest and heaviest side is 490 calories — more than most entrees. Super Greens is also the only side with meaningful fiber content (7g per serving).
| Side | Calories | Protein | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Greens | 130 | 9g | 14g |
| Chow Fun | 410 | 9g | 73g |
| White Steamed Rice | 520 | 10g | 118g |
| Chow Mein | 600 | 15g | 94g |
| Fried Rice | 620 | 13g | 101g |
Source: Official Panda Express nutrition data (2026).
Build any Bowl and see the exact calories
Add any side and entree — the calculator shows live calorie, protein, carbs, and sodium totals as you build.
Bowl vs Plate vs Bigger Plate
The Bowl, Plate, and Bigger Plate share the same side and entree options — the only difference is how many entree slots you get. Upgrading from a Bowl to a Plate adds one entree; upgrading to a Bigger Plate adds two.
| Size | Structure | Lightest | Heaviest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowl | 1 side + 1 entree | 280 cal | 1,170 cal |
| Plate | 1 side + 2 entrees | 460 cal | 1,680 cal |
| Bigger Plate | 1 side + 3 entrees | 650 cal | 2,150+ cal |
When to choose the Bowl
Best for calorie control. You get one entree and you can keep the total under 500 calories easily with Super Greens and any lean entree.
When to upgrade to the Plate
When you want more protein or variety without going to the Bigger Plate. Super Greens + Grilled Teriyaki + Black Pepper Sirloin Steak = 585 cal, 61g protein — a Plate that out-performs most Bowl orders on protein per calorie.
When to choose the Bigger Plate
When maximizing protein is the goal. Three high-efficiency entrees on a Bigger Plate can exceed 90g of protein for under 900 calories. See the protein guide for the full build list.
Full calorie ranges for every Plate combination: Plate calorie breakdown →
About the data on this page
Several nutrition tracking apps list Super Greens at 90 calories — this is the entree-size serving, not the side. When Super Greens is ordered as a side in a Bowl, the serving is 130 calories. This 40-calorie difference is minor per item but makes combination totals appear smaller than they are on those apps. White Steamed Rice is frequently shown as 380 calories on third-party sites — the current official value is 520 calories. Both errors make "light" Bowl combinations look lighter than they actually are.
All values on this page come from official Panda Express nutrition data. The calorie calculator on this site uses the same source — so every total you see here matches exactly what the calculator produces.
How the Bowl actually works for calorie control
The Bowl format is the most calorie-controllable meal size at Panda Express — but only if you use that control. The lightest Bowl (280 cal) and the heaviest Bowl (1,170 cal) are separated by 890 calories. Both are the same format, the same price tier, and both come from the same counter. The difference is entirely in what you pick.
The side decision drives more of the calorie outcome than the entree decision. Switching from Fried Rice to Super Greens saves 490 calories. Switching from Orange Chicken (510 cal) to Broccoli Beef (150 cal) saves 360 calories. The side swap saves more. If you can only make one change, swap the side — the entree choice matters less than most people assume.
The Bowl is also underutilized as a protein delivery format. Super Greens + Grilled Teriyaki Chicken gives 42g of protein for 405 calories. Most people associate that level of protein with a much larger, heavier meal. The Bowl format forces you to simplify to one entree, which turns out to be an advantage — because one high-efficiency entree like Grilled Teriyaki delivers protein more efficiently than splitting the same calorie budget across two lower-efficiency items in a Plate.
If you are comparing a Bowl to a Plate for value, the Plate adds meaningful protein if you pick a second lean entree. Super Greens + Broccoli Beef + Black Pepper Sirloin Steak as a Plate = 460 calories and 43g protein — that is 180 calories more than the Bowl version of Broccoli Beef alone, but with 19 extra grams of protein. Whether the upgrade is worth it depends on your calorie budget, not on which format is inherently better.
Common questions about Panda Express Bowl calories
How many calories in a Panda Express Bowl?
A Panda Express Bowl (1 side + 1 entree) ranges from 280 calories on the light end (Super Greens + Broccoli Beef) to 1,170 calories on the heavy end (Fried Rice + Hot Orange Chicken). The side you choose is the biggest calorie variable — Super Greens (130 cal) vs. Fried Rice (620 cal) is a 490-calorie swing before the entree is factored in.
What is the lowest-calorie Panda Express Bowl?
The lowest-calorie Panda Express Bowl is Super Greens (130 cal) + Broccoli Beef (150 cal) = 280 calories total with 24g of protein and 7g of fiber. Super Greens + Black Pepper Sirloin Steak at 310 calories is a close second. Both are genuinely filling because the protein content is high relative to the calorie count.
What is the highest-calorie Panda Express Bowl?
The highest-calorie Bowl is Fried Rice (620 cal) + Hot Orange Chicken (550 cal) = 1,170 calories. Fried Rice + Orange Chicken (510 cal) is 1,130 calories. Chow Mein + Orange Chicken = 1,110 calories. All three are among the most commonly ordered combinations and also the most calorie-dense.
How many calories in a Panda Express Bowl with Orange Chicken?
Orange Chicken is 510 calories per serving. With Super Greens (130 cal) = 640 cal Bowl. With White Steamed Rice (520 cal) = 1,030 cal Bowl. With Fried Rice (620 cal) = 1,130 cal Bowl. Choosing Super Greens instead of Fried Rice saves 490 calories from the exact same Orange Chicken order.
Is a Panda Express Bowl healthy?
It depends on the choices. Super Greens + Grilled Teriyaki Chicken (405 cal, 42g protein, 7g fiber) is a nutritionally strong meal by most standards. Super Greens + Broccoli Beef at 280 calories with 24g protein is even lighter. Choosing Fried Rice and a fried entree pushes the same Bowl format to over 1,100 calories.
What is the difference between a Panda Express Bowl and a Plate?
A Bowl includes 1 side + 1 entree. A Plate includes 1 side + 2 entrees. A Bigger Plate includes 1 side + 3 entrees. A Bowl is the smallest format — typically 280–1,170 calories. A Plate with the same side adds one more entree, pushing the range to 460–1,680 calories. The Bowl is the best choice for calorie control; the Plate gives more protein and volume.
What is the best Panda Express Bowl for protein?
Super Greens + Grilled Teriyaki Chicken: 405 calories, 42g protein. It delivers 9.6 calories per gram of protein — one of the best ratios available in fast food. If you want more protein in a Bowl, Super Greens + Teriyaki Chicken (non-grilled) gives 50g of protein for 470 calories. Both are real, orderable combinations.
¿Cuántas calorías tiene un bowl de Panda Express?
A Panda Express Bowl ranges from 280 to 1,170 calories depending on your side and entree choice. The lightest option is Super Greens + Broccoli Beef at 280 calories. The heaviest is Fried Rice + Hot Orange Chicken at 1,170 calories. Super Greens (130 cal) vs. Fried Rice (620 cal) is a 490-calorie difference from the side choice alone.
All calorie and nutrition values are sourced from official Panda Express nutrition data (). Not affiliated with Panda Express, Inc. Nutrition values can change — confirm in-store or at pandaexpress.com if precision matters for dietary needs.