Panda Express Nutrition

Nutrition Guides & Ordering Tips

Straight-to-the-point guides on Panda Express calories, protein, allergens, and smart ordering — based on official nutrition data.

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Allergen Info

Panda Express Allergen Guide — Peanuts, Dairy, Gluten & Soy

Panda Express cooks with soybean oil — not peanut oil. Most entrees contain soy and wheat. Complete allergen breakdown: gluten, shellfish, dairy, tree nuts, sesame.

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Panda Express Gluten-Free Options: What's Safe & What to Avoid

Panda Express has no certified gluten-free items. Soy sauce adds wheat to nearly all entrees. White Steamed Rice and Super Greens have the lowest wheat exposure — but shared woks mean cross-contamination is unavoidable.

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Panda Express Dairy-Free Options: What to Order and What to Avoid

Most Panda Express entrees are dairy-free. Only 4 items contain milk: Chow Fun, Honey Walnut Shrimp, Chicken Egg Roll, and Cream Cheese Rangoon. Full guide with safe ordering tips.

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Does Panda Express Cook in Peanut Oil? No — It Uses Soybean Oil

Panda Express uses soybean oil, not peanut oil. Kung Pao Chicken contains whole peanuts as an ingredient. Full guide on what this means for peanut and soy allergies.

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Does Panda Express Cook in Peanut Oil? Oil & MSG Guide (2026)

Panda Express uses soybean oil, not peanut oil. Which items contain peanut ingredients, whether they use seed oils, and whether Panda Express has MSG.

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What Oil Does Panda Express Use? Soybean Oil — Not Peanut Oil

Panda Express uses soybean oil for all wok cooking — not peanut oil, canola, or vegetable blend. Full breakdown of what this means for soy allergy, plus which items actually contain peanuts.

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