Panda Express
Panda Express

Fried Rice

The Panda Express Fried Rice has 520 calories, with 11g protein, 85g carbs, 3g sugar, and 850mg sodium.

Deep fried. Low on nutrients. Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber & protein.

Vegetarian
520
Calories
11g
Protein
85g
Carbs
850mg
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 × 520 cal = 520 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

37%
Sodium850mg
15%
Sat Fat3g
6%
Sugar3g

A balanced option — nothing too extreme either way.

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
520

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
16g21%
Saturated Fat
3g15%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
120mg40%
Sodium
850mg37%
Total Carbohydrates
85g31%
Dietary Fiber
1g4%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
11g22%

* 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
Score capped — low nutritional value
Score capped — deep-fried preparation
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
163.5 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
0.6 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.6 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
520 cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.2 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
2.1 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%).

Frequently asked questions

Is the Panda Express Fried Rice healthy?

The Panda Express Fried Rice earns a Nom Score of C (60/100). Deep fried. Low on nutrients. Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber & protein.

How many calories are in the Panda Express Fried Rice?

The Panda Express Fried Rice has 520 calories, with 11g protein, 85g carbs, 3g sugar, and 850mg sodium.

Is the Panda Express Fried Rice vegetarian or vegan?

The Panda Express Fried Rice is marked vegetarian (but not vegan) at Panda Express.

What is the Nom Score of the Panda Express Fried Rice?

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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