Low-calorie items at Panda Express
67 of the 73 items in Panda Express’ nutrition information are under 500 calories at their first listed size. With at least 15 g of protein, the lightest serving is the Broccoli Beef (Regular), at 150 calories and 15 g of protein; 10 items meet that rule at 500 calories or less.
Calories here are for the standard recipe at the size shown. Sauces, dressings, cheese, drinks and sides ordered with an item add to it, and the smallest size of a drink or side is often far lighter than the medium most people order. 2,000 calories a day is the general figure the FDA uses for the Daily Values on nutrition labels.
Under 500 calories with at least 15 g of protein
10 items
Single servings of 500 calories or less with at least 15 g of protein, fewest calories first: the lightest items that are still a meal rather than a side or a sauce.
 Broccoli BeefRegular, 5.44 oz | 150 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 520 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Black Pepper Sirloin SteakRegular, 5.10 oz | 180 | 19 | 12 | 6 | 590 |
 Wok-Fired ShrimpRegular, 6.00 oz | 190 | 17 | 19 | 5 | 1,140 |
 Steamed Ginger FishRegular, 6.00 oz | 200 | 15 | 8 | 12 | 1,990 |
 Grilled Teriyaki ChickenCub Meal, 4.50 oz | 210 | 24.75 | 10.5 | 8 | 350 |
| Teriyaki ChickenCub Meal, 4.50 oz | 250 | 31 | 10 | 10 | 470 |
 Kung Pao ChickenRegular, 6.73 oz | 320 | 17 | 15 | 21 | 1,050 |
 Honey Sesame Chicken BreastRegular, 5.30 oz | 340 | 16 | 35 | 15 | 540 |
 SweetFire Chicken BreastRegular, 5.80 oz | 360 | 15 | 40 | 15 | 370 |
 Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Cub Meal9.3 oz | 400 | 28 | 36 | 16 | 700 |
Under 300 calories with at least 5 g of protein
Top 10 of 22
Single servings under 300 calories with at least 5 g of protein, fewest calories first; drinks, sauces and plain add-ons with less protein are left out.
| Steamed Ginger FishCub Meal, 2.00 oz | 70 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 660 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super GreensCub Meal, 7.50 oz | 90 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 290 |
| Super Greens EntreeRegular, 7.00 oz | 90 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 260 |
| Broccoli BeefCub Meal, 4.10 oz | 110 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 390 |
 Hot & Sour SoupCup, 12.20 oz | 120 | 7 | 14 | 5 | 880 |
| Black Pepper Sirloin SteakCub Meal, 3.85 oz | 130 | 14 | 9 | 4.5 | 440 |
| Wok-Fired ShrimpCub Meal, 4.50 oz | 140 | 13 | 15 | 4 | 860 |
 Potato ChickenCub Meal, 3.90 oz | 140 | 6 | 15 | 8 | 510 |
 String Bean Chicken BreastCub Meal, 4.20 oz | 160 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 420 |
 Chicken Potsticker3 pcs (3.30 oz) | 160 | 6 | 20 | 6 | 250 |
Values are per serving for the size shown, as Panda Express publishes them; select a column to sort. Each item appears once, at its size that ranks highest. Catering and party sizes, multi-packs, orders of 12 or more pieces, values given per piece and near-zero items such as salt and water are left out. Each item’s page has every size, the full nutrition facts and allergens.
Lowest in calories in each menu section
| Section | Item | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Sides | Super GreensCub Meal | 90 |
| Vegetables | Super Greens EntreeCub Meal | 60 |
| Chicken | Potato ChickenCub Meal | 140 |
| Chicken Breast | String Bean Chicken BreastCub Meal | 160 |
| Beef | Broccoli BeefCub Meal | 110 |
| Seafood | Steamed Ginger FishCub Meal | 70 |
| Appetizers & Soup | Hot & Sour SoupCup | 120 |
| Cub Meals | Broccoli Beef Cub Meal | 300 |
| Sauces, Desserts & Snacks | Soy Sauce | 5 |
| Beverages | Black TeaKids | 5 |
Questions
What is the lowest-calorie meal at Panda Express?
Counting only servings with at least 15 g of protein, so that sides, sauces and drinks are left out, it is the Broccoli Beef (Regular) at 150 calories, according to Panda Express’ nutrition information.
How many Panda Express items are under 500 calories?
67 of 73 at their first listed size, and 56 are under 300. Each menu section page has a calorie filter.
More from the Panda Express menu
Full menuLow-calorie items at other chains: McDonald’s, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, Dunkin', Wendy's, Chipotle, Burger King, Domino's, Subway, Panera Bread, Popeyes, Sonic, Pizza Hut, Dairy Queen, KFC, Whataburger, Arby's, Jack in the Box, Culver's.
Across all chains: Low-calorie fast food with protein (24 chains).
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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