Panda Express Refresher Calories — All Drinks Compared (2026)
Updated March 2026 · 4 min read · Data from official Panda Express nutrition information
Quick Answer
Panda Express Refreshers (Peach Lychee, Watermelon Mango, Pomegranate Pineapple Lemonade) contain 210–240 calories and 52–57g of sugar each. For zero calories, choose bottled water, Diet Coke, or Coke Zero. A large Sweet Tea has 510 calories and 126g of sugar.
Panda Express Refresher Calories
The Refreshers are Panda Express's specialty non-carbonated drinks. They're fruit-flavored, sweet, and noticeably higher in calories than most teas or diet sodas. Here's how they compare:
Peach Lychee Refresher
210
calories
53g sugar
Watermelon Mango Refresher
210
calories
52g sugar
Pomegranate Pineapple Lemonade
240
calories
57g sugar
Each Refresher has more sugar than a can of Coca-Cola (which has about 39g). They're not large fountain-style drinks with ice — they're set-size servings. If you're watching sugar intake, these are among the higher-sugar options on the menu.
All Panda Express Drinks Ranked by Calories
| Drink | Size | Calories | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottled Water | — | 0 | 0g |
| Coca-Cola Zero Sugar | Large | 0 | 0g |
| Diet Coke | Large | 0 | 0g |
| Sprite Zero | Large | 10 | 0g |
| Black Tea (unsweetened) | Large | 10 | 0g |
| Lemon Green Tea (unsweetened) | Large | 15 | 0g |
| Passionfruit Mango Black Tea | Large | 15 | 0g |
| Minute Maid Light Lemonade | Large | 20 | 0g |
| Mango Guava Tea | — | 195 | 42g |
| Peach Lychee Refresher | — | 210 | 53g |
| Watermelon Mango Refresher | — | 210 | 52g |
| Pomegranate Pineapple Lemonade | — | 240 | 57g |
| Fuze Lemon Black Tea | Small | 150 | 40g |
| Sprite | Small | 250 | 67g |
| Dr Pepper | Small | 260 | 70g |
| Coca-Cola | Small | 270 | 73g |
| Minute Maid Lemonade | Small | 290 | 69g |
| Coca-Cola | Large | 510 | 140g |
| Sweet Tea | Large | 510 | 126g |
| Minute Maid Lemonade | Large | 550 | 132g |
What the Numbers Mean for Your Meal
A large Sweet Tea adds as many calories as an Orange Chicken. At 510 calories, it's one of the biggest calorie contributions you can make without even getting food. If you order Fried Rice + Sweet Tea, that's 1,130 calories before any entree.
The Refreshers are roughly equivalent to a soda. At 210–240 calories with 52–57g of sugar, they're in the same range as a 20oz bottle of soda. They taste great but they're not low-calorie.
Zero-calorie options exist and taste good. Unsweetened black tea (10 cal) and passionfruit mango black tea (15 cal for a large) are both solid choices if you want flavor without the sugar.
The Mango Guava Tea is a middle ground. At 195 calories and 42g sugar, it's slightly lighter than the Refreshers — but still noticeably sweet. It's a single fixed serving, not a large fountain drink.
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How many calories are in a Panda Express Refresher?
Panda Express Refreshers contain 210 calories (Peach Lychee and Watermelon Mango) or 240 calories (Pomegranate Pineapple Lemonade). All three contain 52–57 grams of sugar per serving.
What are the Panda Express Refresher flavors?
As of 2026, Panda Express offers three Refreshers: Peach Lychee Refresher (210 cal), Watermelon Mango Refresher (210 cal), and Pomegranate Pineapple Lemonade (240 cal).
What is the lowest calorie drink at Panda Express?
Bottled water (0 cal), Coca-Cola Zero Sugar (0 cal), and Diet Coke (0 cal) are the lowest-calorie options. For unsweetened non-carbonated drinks, unsweetened black tea has 10 calories (large) and lemon green tea has 15 calories (large).
Is Panda Express Sweet Tea high in calories?
Yes. A large Sweet Tea at Panda Express has 510 calories and 126g of sugar — one of the most calorie-dense items on the entire menu when drinks are included.
How much sugar is in a Panda Express Refresher?
Panda Express Refreshers contain 52–57 grams of sugar per serving. Pomegranate Pineapple Lemonade has the most at 57g; Peach Lychee and Watermelon Mango each have about 52–53g. For comparison, a can of Coca-Cola has about 39g of sugar.