Panda Express under 300 calories: 21 orders, ranked

Of the 70 Panda Express items we track, 21 are single orders at or under 300 calories — 30% of the menu. The most protein in one item under 300 is the Grilled Asian Chicken, 36 g for 300 calories; the most filling by protein and fiber per calorie is the Grilled Asian Chicken (36 g protein, 0 g fiber, 300 cal). 17 entrées fit under 300; 11 do not.

Source: healthyfastfood.org (third-party host) · Data refreshed September 14, 2026

• 21 orders under 300
• 36g most protein in one item
• 36g protein in a full meal
• 11 entrées over 300

As of September 2026, 21 of the 70 Panda Express items we track fit under 300 calories, and the most protein in a complete Panda Express meal under 300 is 36 g (A Grilled Asian Chicken and a water).

Three complete Panda Express meals under 300 calories

Under 300, the most-protein entrée — the Grilled Asian Chicken, 300 cal — leaves 0 calories for a side. Entrée first, then a side, then a drink if there is room — the same greedy order the MinMax app uses (water unless a shake adds 10 g of protein).

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Every Panda Express order under 300 calories, ranked by protein

Single orders only — no kids' meals, combos, sauces or toppings — by grams of protein, then calories. The median order under 300 is 200 calories and 17 of the 21 are entrées. Figures as Panda Express published them (how we check them).

What 300 calories buys at Panda Express

The 8 lightest orders under 300: Super Greens Side (90), Firecracker Shrimp (110), Broccoli Beef (150), Veggie Spring Roll (160), Hot & Sour Soup (Bowl) (170), Black Pepper Angus Steak (180), Cream Cheese Rangoon (190) and Potato Chicken (190).

What doesn't fit under 300

11 of 28 Panda Express entrées are over 300 calories; the lightest of them, the Shanghai Angus Steak (with String Beans), misses by 20 calories at 320. With more room, see Panda Express under 400. Closest misses: Shanghai Angus Steak (with String Beans) (320), Asian Chicken (340), Teriyaki Chicken (340), Golden Treasure Shrimp (360) and Honey Walnut Shrimp (360).

More at Panda Express

• Panda Express calories & nutrition (all 70 items)
• Panda Express under 400 calories (30 orders)
• Panda Express under 500 calories (35 orders)
• Panda Express under 600 calories (37 orders)
• Panda Express calorie calculator (build an order under your cap)

Under 300 calories at other chains

The same cap at 3 Other chains, or the cross-chain pillar: fast food under 300 calories.

• Panera Bread under 300
• Jimmy John's under 300
• Firehouse Subs under 300