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Panda Express

Black Pepper Chicken

The Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken has 280 calories, with 13g protein, 15g carbs, 7g sugar, and 1130mg sodium.

Great portion. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.

280
Calories
13g
Protein
15g
Carbs
1130mg
Sodium
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Portion check

How much is this, really?

Thinking of ordering 2?
That would make a full meal
15

2 × 280 cal = 560 cal

Here's what 2 of these means for your daily nutrition

98%
Sodium2260mg
40%
Sat Fat8g
28%
Sugar14g

This leans salty. Balance it out with low-sodium choices today.

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
280

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
19g24%
Saturated Fat
4g20%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
55mg18%
Sodium
1130mg49%
Total Carbohydrates
15g5%
Dietary Fiber
1g4%
Total Sugars
7g
Protein
13g26%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Nom Score BreakdownC
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
403.6 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
1.4 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Sugar
2.5 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
280 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.4 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
4.6 g/100cal
Best →
goodTarget: >= 6
Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken healthy?

The Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken earns a Nom Score of C (53/100). Great portion. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.

How many calories are in the Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken?

The Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken has 280 calories, with 13g protein, 15g carbs, 7g sugar, and 1130mg sodium.

What is the Nom Score of the Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken?

It scores C — moderate. The Nom Score grades every item A–F on nutritional quality per calorie (sodium, sugar, saturated fat, fiber, protein, and portion size).

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