Panda Express under 300 calories: 18 orders, ranked

Of the 31 single orders we track at Panda Express, 18 come in at or under 300 calories — 58%. The most protein in one item under 300 is the Grilled Teriyaki Chicken, 33 g for 275 calories; the most filling by protein and fiber per calorie is the Grilled Teriyaki Chicken (33 g protein, 0 g fiber, 275 cal). 11 entrées fit under 300; 9 do not.

Source: Panda Express nutrition guide (official) · Data refreshed September 16, 2026

• 18 orders under 300
• 33g most protein in one item
• 36g protein in a full meal
• 9 entrées over 300

As of October 2026, 18 of the 31 Panda Express single orders we track come in at or under 300 calories, and the most protein in a complete Panda Express meal under 300 is 36 g (A Grilled Teriyaki Chicken and a large Lemon Green Tea).

Three complete Panda Express meals under 300 calories

Under 300, the most-protein meal is built on the Grilled Teriyaki Chicken (275 cal), which leaves 25 calories for its sides and drink. One meal-sized entrée, up to two different sides and a drink — the MinMax app's meal and the best under the cap, drink included (water only where no published drink fits; the lightest meal takes a zero-calorie drink, or water).

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Every Panda Express order under 300 calories, ranked by protein

Single orders only — no desserts, kids' meals, combos, sauces or toppings — by grams of protein, then calories. The median order under 300 is 190 calories and 11 of the 18 are entrées. Figures as Panda Express published them, rounded to whole numbers (how we check them).

What 300 calories buys at Panda Express

The 8 lightest orders under 300: Super Greens (Entree) (90), Hot & Sour Soup (Cup) (120), Super Greens (130), Broccoli Beef (150), Chicken Potsticker (3) (160), Hot & Sour Soup (Bowl) (170), Black Pepper Sirloin Steak (180) and Cream Cheese Rangoon (3) (190).

What doesn't fit under 300

9 of 20 Panda Express entrées are over 300 calories; the lightest of them, the Kung Pao Chicken, misses by 20 calories at 320. With more room, see Panda Express under 400. Closest misses: Kung Pao Chicken (320), Eggplant Tofu (340), Honey Sesame Chicken Breast (340), Teriyaki Chicken (340) and SweetFire Chicken Breast (360).

More at Panda Express

• Panda Express calories & nutrition (59 items listed)
• Panda Express under 400 calories (23 orders)
• Panda Express under 500 calories (26 orders)
• Panda Express under 600 calories (30 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.

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