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Panda Express
Panda Express

Chow Mein

The Panda Express Chow Mein has 510 calories, with 13g protein, 80g carbs, 9g sugar, and 860mg sodium.

Great sat fat. Watch the sodium. Light on protein.

Vegan
510
Calories
13g
Protein
80g
Carbs
860mg
Sodium
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Portion check

How much is this, really?

Almost a full meal
Pretty filling — maybe add a small side if you're extra hungry
15

1 × 510 cal = 510 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

37%
Sodium860mg
20%
Sat Fat4g
18%
Sugar9g

A balanced option — nothing too extreme either way.

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
510

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
20g26%
Saturated Fat
4g20%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg0%
Sodium
860mg37%
Total Carbohydrates
80g29%
Dietary Fiber
6g21%
Total Sugars
9g
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 BreakdownB
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
168.6 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
0.8 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Sugar
1.8 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
510 cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
1.2 g/100cal
Best →
goodTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
2.5 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 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 Chow Mein healthy?

The Panda Express Chow Mein earns a Nom Score of B (73/100). Great sat fat. Watch the sodium. Light on protein.

How many calories are in the Panda Express Chow Mein?

The Panda Express Chow Mein has 510 calories, with 13g protein, 80g carbs, 9g sugar, and 860mg sodium.

Is the Panda Express Chow Mein vegetarian or vegan?

Yes — the Panda Express Chow Mein is marked both vegetarian and vegan at Panda Express.

What is the Nom Score of the Panda Express Chow Mein?

It scores B — good. 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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