Panda Express Hot Orange Chicken: nutrition and allergens
Panda Express lists the Hot Orange Chicken in 2 sizes, from 415 calories (Cub Meal, 4.44 oz) to 550 calories (Regular, 5.92 oz). The Regular has 27 g fat, 59 g carbohydrate, 17 g protein and 950 mg sodium per serving (5.92 oz).
Nutrition facts
| Per serving | Regular | Cub Meal |
|---|---|---|
| Serving size | 5.92 oz | 4.44 oz |
| Calories | 550 | 415 |
| Calories from fat | 250 | 190 |
| Total fat (g) | 27 35% | 20 26% |
| Saturated fat (g) | 5 25% | 4 20% |
| Trans fat (g) | 0 | 0 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 55 18% | 40 13% |
| Sodium (mg) | 950 41% | 710 31% |
| Total carbohydrate (g) | 59 21% | 44 16% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 2 7% | 2 7% |
| Total sugars (g) | 21 | 16 |
| Protein (g) | 17 34% | 13 26% |
Percentages are the share of the FDA Daily Value for adults and children 4 and over, worked out from Panda Express’ published amounts (how % Daily Value works). A dash means Panda Express does not publish that value for this size. Not published for this item: added sugars.
Using the FDA’s rule of thumb that 5% of the Daily Value or less per serving is low and 20% or more is high, the Regular size is high in sodium (41%), fat (35%), protein (34%), saturated fat (25%) and carbohydrate (21%). Add it up with other items in the Panda Express nutrition calculator.
Allergens
According to Panda Express, the Hot Orange Chicken contains wheat, soy, egg and sesame.
| Milk | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Egg | Contains |
| Fish | Not listed |
| Crustacean shellfish | Not listed |
| Tree nuts | Not listed |
| Peanuts | Not listed |
| Wheat | Contains |
| Soy | Contains |
| Sesame | Contains |
Panda Express says its kitchens use ingredients containing all the major FDA allergens and other allergenic ingredients. Because food is cooked fresh with shared equipment, prep areas, utensils and storage, any menu item may contain any allergen, and delivery orders carry extra cross-contact risk in handling and transport, so the chain cannot guarantee any item is allergen-free. The sesame column covers sesame oil. No MSG is added apart from what occurs naturally in some ingredients.
Other items in Chicken at Panda Express
By calories (Regular), the Hot Orange Chicken ranks 8 of 8 in Panda Express’ Chicken section, from lowest to highest.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Potato Chicken | 190 |
| Mushroom Chicken | 220 |
| Grilled Teriyaki Chicken | 275 |
| Black Pepper Chicken | 280 |
| Kung Pao Chicken | 320 |
| Teriyaki Chicken | 340 |
| Orange Chicken | 510 |
| Hot Orange Chicken | 550 |
Nutrition for all 8 items in Chicken at Panda Express
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Sources
- 1 Panda Express, Panda Express Nutrition & Allergen Information (nutrition and allergen table) Covers nutrition, allergens and menu · Internet Archive copy, September 2026 · Checked 8 Oct 2026
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