Panda Express Refreshers: Calories, Sugar & Nutrition — All Flavors (2026)
Peach Lychee and Watermelon Mango are 210 calories each. Pomegranate Pineapple Lemonade is 240. Every Panda Express drink ranked — plus the caffeine question answered.
QUICK ANSWER — OFFICIAL DATA
Panda Express Refreshers contain 210 calories (Peach Lychee and Watermelon Mango) or 240 calories (Pomegranate Pineapple Lemonade), with 52–57g of sugar per serving. They are fruit-based fixed-size drinks — not fountain drinks. Panda Express does not disclose caffeine content for Refreshers in its official nutrition data. A large Sweet Tea is 510 calories and 126g of sugar — more than most entrees.
The 3 Panda Express Refreshers
Refreshers are Panda Express's specialty non-carbonated fruit drinks. They are sold at a fixed serving size — unlike fountain drinks, you cannot get a small, medium, or large. Each is fruit-based and noticeably sweet.
Peach Lychee Refresher
210
calories
53g sugar
Watermelon Mango Refresher
210
calories
52g sugar
Pomegranate Pineapple Lemonade
240
calories
57g sugar
| Refresher | Calories | Sugar | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peach Lychee Refresher | 210 | 53g | Fruit-based, non-carbonated |
| Watermelon Mango Refresher | 210 | 52g | Fruit-based, non-carbonated |
| Pomegranate Pineapple Lemonade | 240 | 57g | Fruit + lemonade base |
| Mango Guava Tea | 195 | 42g | Tea-based specialty drink |
Source: Official Panda Express nutrition data (2026). Fixed serving size — not fountain drinks.
Do Panda Express Refreshers Have Caffeine?
Panda Express does not disclose caffeine content in its public nutrition data. Caffeine is not listed on the official nutrition page for any beverage, including the Refreshers.
Peach Lychee & Watermelon Mango Refreshers
These appear to be fruit juice-based drinks without tea or coffee as ingredients, which would suggest they are caffeine-free. However, Panda Express has not confirmed this officially. If caffeine-free is a requirement for you, verify with the restaurant directly before ordering.
Tea-based drinks (Black Tea, Lemon Green Tea, Passionfruit Mango Tea)
These are made with tea and contain caffeine, though the exact milligrams are not published in the official nutrition data. Black tea and green tea typically contain 30–70mg of caffeine per 8oz serving, but Panda Express has not published figures for their specific formulations.
Fountain sodas (Coke, Sprite, Dr Pepper)
Standard caffeine levels apply — Coca-Cola (large) contains roughly 50–65mg of caffeine. Sprite and lemon-lime sodas are caffeine-free. Diet Coke is caffeinated; Coke Zero Sugar contains caffeine at similar levels to regular Coke.
Bottom line: If avoiding caffeine is important, the safest options at Panda Express are bottled water, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke (note: caffeinated), Sprite Zero, and the fruit-based Refreshers (likely caffeine-free but unconfirmed). Confirm with staff or at pandaexpress.com/nutrition if you have a medical reason to avoid caffeine.
Every Panda Express Drink Ranked by Calories
All values verified from official Panda Express nutrition data. Fountain drinks vary by size — large-size values shown where available. Refreshers and specialty drinks are fixed-size servings.
| Drink | Size | Calories | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottled Water | — | 0 | 0g |
| Coca-Cola Zero Sugar | Large | 0 | 0g |
| Diet Coke | Large | 0 | 0g |
| Gold Peak Unsweetened Tea | Large | 0 | 0g |
| Black Tea (unsweetened) | Large | 10 | 0g |
| Sprite Zero | Large | 10 | 0g |
| Lemon Green Tea | Large | 15 | 0g |
| Passionfruit Mango Black Tea | Large | 15 | 0g |
| Minute Maid Light Lemonade | Large | 20 | 0g |
| Mango Guava Tea | Fixed size | 195 | 42g |
| Peach Lychee Refresher | Fixed size | 210 | 53g |
| Watermelon Mango Refresher | Fixed size | 210 | 52g |
| Pomegranate Pineapple Lemonade | Fixed size | 240 | 57g |
| Fuze Lemon Black Tea | Small | 150 | 40g |
| Fuze Lemon Black Tea | Large | 300 | 77g |
| Sprite | Small | 250 | 67g |
| Dr Pepper | Small | 260 | 70g |
| Coca-Cola | Small | 270 | 73g |
| Minute Maid Lemonade | Small | 290 | 69g |
| Sweet Tea | Small | 280 | 69g |
| Coca-Cola | Large | 510 | 140g |
| Sweet Tea | Large | 510 | 126g |
| Minute Maid Lemonade | Large | 550 | 132g |
Source: Official Panda Express nutrition data (2026). Green = 0–30 cal · Pink = 31–250 cal · Red = 251+ cal.
See how your drink choice affects your total order
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What Your Drink Choice Adds to the Meal
Drinks are easy to overlook when tracking a meal — but the range at Panda Express is enormous, from 0 to 550 calories from a single drink choice.
A large Sweet Tea
510 calories, 126g sugar — adds more calories than Orange Chicken (510 cal). Fried Rice + Sweet Tea alone = 1,130 calories, before any entree.
A Panda Express Refresher
210–240 calories and 52–57g sugar — comparable to a 20oz bottle of soda. More sugar than a can of Coca-Cola (39g), but fewer calories than a large fountain Coke (510 cal).
Unsweetened Black Tea or Lemon Green Tea
10–15 calories for a large. Good flavor without the sugar hit. Passionfruit Mango Black Tea is 15 calories for a large and has 0g of sugar.
Water, Diet Coke, or Coke Zero
0 calories. The simplest choice if you want to spend your calorie budget on food rather than the drink.
About the data on this page
All calorie and sugar values come from official Panda Express nutrition data. Refresher flavors may change seasonally — the three flavors listed here (Peach Lychee, Watermelon Mango, Pomegranate Pineapple Lemonade) reflect the 2026 menu. If a flavor is not available at your location, check pandaexpress.com/nutrition for the current lineup. Caffeine content is not included in the official nutrition data for any Panda Express beverage.
Some third-party calorie tracking apps list outdated Refresher calorie counts from earlier formulations. The values on this page are from the current official source. For exact current nutrition, pandaexpress.com/nutrition is the authoritative reference.
How drinks affect your Panda Express order
The Refreshers are easy to treat as a small addition to a meal — but at 210–240 calories, each is roughly equivalent to a Mushroom Chicken entree (220 cal). If you are tracking your intake, a Refresher is a meaningful calorie item, not a rounding error on top of your food order.
The calorie gap between the sweetest and least sweet drink at Panda Express is 550 calories — from 0 (water, Coke Zero) to 550 (large Minute Maid Lemonade). That is more than the difference between the lightest and mid-range entree on the menu. The drink decision is a real nutritional choice, not a trivial one.
If you want something with flavor but lower sugar, unsweetened black tea (10 cal large), lemon green tea (15 cal large), and Passionfruit Mango Black Tea (15 cal large) are the best options. All have zero or near-zero sugar and real flavor. They are consistently underordered because people default to what they know — which is often a soda or Sweet Tea — without checking the calorie cost.
The Refreshers occupy a middle ground: more interesting than water, much lower in calories than Sweet Tea or a large regular soda, but not diet drinks. If you are choosing between a Refresher and unsweetened tea, the tea wins on sugar and calories. If you are choosing between a Refresher and a large Sweet Tea, the Refresher is a clear calorie improvement. Know which comparison you are making before you order.
Common questions about Panda Express Refreshers
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 are fixed-size servings — not fountain drinks — with 52–57 grams of sugar each. They are not low-calorie drinks.
Do Panda Express Refreshers have caffeine?
Panda Express does not disclose caffeine content in its official nutrition data. Based on the fruit-juice formulation of the Refreshers — Peach Lychee and Watermelon Mango — they appear to be caffeine-free, as they do not contain tea or coffee. However, Panda Express has not confirmed this officially. If caffeine avoidance is important to you, ask at your location or check pandaexpress.com/nutrition before ordering.
How much sugar is in a Panda Express Refresher?
Peach Lychee Refresher has 53g of sugar. Watermelon Mango Refresher has 52g. Pomegranate Pineapple Lemonade has 57g. For comparison, a 12oz can of Coca-Cola has about 39g of sugar — the Refreshers contain significantly more. They are fruit-based, not diet, drinks.
What are the Panda Express Refresher flavors?
As of 2026, Panda Express offers three Refreshers: Peach Lychee Refresher (210 cal, 53g sugar), Watermelon Mango Refresher (210 cal, 52g sugar), and Pomegranate Pineapple Lemonade (240 cal, 57g sugar). These are fixed-size specialty drinks, not fountain drinks with varying cup sizes.
What is the lowest calorie drink at Panda Express?
Bottled water (0 cal), Coca-Cola Zero Sugar (0 cal), Diet Coke (0 cal), and Gold Peak Unsweetened Tea (0 cal) are the zero-calorie options. For flavored low-calorie drinks, unsweetened black tea (10 cal large), lemon green tea (15 cal large), and Passionfruit Mango Black Tea (15 cal large) are the best choices.
Is Panda Express Sweet Tea high in calories?
Yes. A large Sweet Tea at Panda Express has 510 calories and 126g of sugar — more calories than most entrees on the menu. A medium is 410 calories and a small is 280 calories. Ordering Sweet Tea alongside a meal can add more calories than an additional food item.
How do Panda Express Refreshers compare to a Coke?
A Panda Express Refresher (210 cal, 52–53g sugar) has more calories and sugar than a 12oz can of Coke (about 140 cal, 39g sugar), but fewer than a large fountain Coke at Panda Express (510 cal, 140g sugar). The Refreshers are a fixed size — not adjustable with ice — so the comparison depends on which serving size of Coke you're comparing.
Are Panda Express Refreshers seasonal or permanent?
Panda Express has offered Refreshers as a regular menu item, though specific flavors may change seasonally. Peach Lychee and Watermelon Mango have been available consistently in recent years. Check your local Panda Express or pandaexpress.com for the current flavor lineup, as availability can vary by location.
All calorie and nutrition values are sourced from official Panda Express nutrition data (). Refresher flavors and formulations may change — confirm current offerings at pandaexpress.com. Not affiliated with Panda Express, Inc.