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Panda Express • Low Calorie Guide • Updated June 2026

Under 500 Cal Options at Panda Express

Quick Answer: Panda Express has 30 under 500 cal options. The lowest-calorie option at Panda Express is the Potato Chicken with 190 calories. Top pick overall: the Honey Sesame Chicken Breast (490 cal, 16g protein, Nom Score B).

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The Nom Score read

Of the 30 under 500 cal options at Panda Express, the Honey Sesame Chicken Breast rates highest — Nom Score B (79/100), on 490 calories, 16g protein, and 480mg sodium. The Teriyaki Chicken carries the most protein at 41g. The lightest is the Potato Chicken, at 190 calories. Every pick sits on the Chicken menu. Calories run 190–490 across the picks.

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What to Avoid

These items at Panda Express don’t meet under 500 cal criteria:

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Fried Rice
520 cal (max 500)
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Super Greens Side
only 90 cal (min 150)
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Super Greens
only 45 cal (min 150)
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Chow Mein
510 cal (max 500)
Order smarter

Pro Tips: How to Order Under 500 Cal at Panda Express

Build a bowl on Super Greens (90 cal side) instead of chow mein (510 cal) or fried rice (520 cal)—that swap alone saves ~420 calories
Broccoli Beef (150 cal), Black Pepper Angus Steak (180 cal), and String Bean Chicken Breast (190 cal) are the lightest entrees
Skip Orange Chicken (370 cal) and Honey Walnut Shrimp (360 cal)—the breaded, sweet entrees are calorie-dense
Heading out or stuck without options? Keep under 500 cal snacks on hand  so a under 500 cal choice is always within reach.
FAQ

Common questions about under 500 cal at Panda Express

Is Panda Express good for under 500 cal diets?

Yes — Panda Express has 30 under 500 cal options, topped by the Honey Sesame Chicken Breast (Nom Score B).

What’s the best under 500 cal option at Panda Express?

The Honey Sesame Chicken Breast is the best choice with 490 calories, 16g protein, and a Nom Score of B.

What is the lowest-calorie item at Panda Express?

The lowest-calorie option at Panda Express is the Potato Chicken with 190 calories.

How we ranked these: Every item is scored by the Nom Score, which weighs sodium, saturated fat, sugar, portion size, fiber, and protein per calorie against FDA daily-value guidance. Data comes from Panda Express’ published nutrition information.

Nutrition data verified. Calorie counts and macros are taken from Panda Express’ official published nutrition data. How the Nom Score works →

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