Panda Express Macro Calculator

Track macronutrients (protein, carbs, fats) in your Panda Express meals for fitness and bodybuilding goals with detailed macro breakdowns

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Appetizers

NameCaloriesAdd
chicken egg roll (1 roll)
2.75 oz
200
chicken potsticker (3 pcs)
3.30 oz
160
cream cheese rangoon (3 pcs)
2.40 oz
190
vegetable spring roll (2 rolls)
3.50 oz
240

Beef

NameCaloriesAdd
beijing beef
5.60 oz
480
beijing beef - cub meal
4.20 oz
360
Black Pepper Sirloin Steak
5.10 oz
180
Black Pepper Sirloin Steak - cub meal
3.85 oz
130
broccoli beef
5.44 oz
150
broccoli beef - cub meal
4.10 oz
110

Beverages

NameCaloriesAdd
barq's root beer - large
42.00 oz
560
barq's root beer - small
22.00 oz
290
barq's root beer - kids
12.00 oz
160
black tea - large
40.00 oz
10
black tea - medium
32.00 oz
10
black tea - small
22.00 oz
5
black tea - kids
12.00 oz
5
cherry coca-cola - large
42.00 oz
540
cherry coca-cola - medium
30.00 oz
380
cherry coca-cola - small
22.00 oz
280
cherry coca-cola - kids
12.00 oz
150
coca-cola - large
42.00 oz
510
coca-cola - medium
30.00 oz
370
coca-cola - small
22.00 oz
270
coca-cola - kids
12.00 oz
150
coca-cola zero sugar - large
42.00 oz
0
coca-cola zero sugar - medium
30.00 oz
0
coca-cola zero sugar - small
22.00 oz
0
coca-cola zero sugar - kids
12.00 oz
0
diet coke - large
42.00 oz
0
diet coke - medium
30.00 oz
0
diet coke - small
22.00 oz
0
diet coke - kids
12.00 oz
0
dr pepper - large
42.00 oz
500
dr pepper - medium
30.00 oz
360
dr pepper - small
22.00 oz
260
dr pepper - kids
12.00 oz
140
fanta fruit punch - large
42.00 oz
530
fanta fruit punch - medium
30.00 oz
380
fanta fruit punch - small
22.00 oz
280
fanta fruit punch - kids
12.00 oz
150
fanta orange - large
42.00 oz
520
fanta orange - medium
30.00 oz
370
fanta orange - kids
12.00 oz
150
fanta orange (pr only) - large
42.00 oz
570
fanta orange (pr only) - medium
30.00 oz
410
fanta orange (pr only) - small
22.00 oz
300
fanta orange (pr only) - kids
12.00 oz
160
fanta orange - small
22.00 oz
270
fanta strawberry - large
42.00 oz
550
fanta strawberry - medium
30.00 oz
390
fanta strawberry - small
22.00 oz
290
fanta strawberry - kids
12.00 oz
160
fanta strawberry (tx only) - large
42.00 oz
570
fanta strawberry (tx only) - medium
30.00 oz
410
fanta strawberry (tx only) - small
22.00 oz
300
fanta strawberry (tx only) - kids
12.00 oz
160
fuze lemon black tea - large
42.00 oz
300
fuze lemon black tea - medium
30.00 oz
210
fuze lemon black tea - small
22.00 oz
150
fuze lemon black tea - kids
12.00 oz
80
fuze raspberry tea - large
42.00 oz
300
fuze raspberry tea - medium
30.00 oz
210
fuze raspberry tea - small
22.00 oz
150
fuze raspberry tea - kids
12.00 oz
80
glaceau vitaminwater squeezed zero - large
42.00 oz
10
glaceau vitaminwater squeezed zero - medium
30.00 oz
5
glaceau vitaminwater squeezed zero - small
22.00 oz
5
glaceau vitaminwater squeezed zero - kids
12.00 oz
0
gold peak premium unsweetened tea - large
42.00 oz
0
gold peak premium unsweetened tea - medium
30.00 oz
0
gold peak premium unsweetened tea - small
22.00 oz
0
gold peak premium unsweetened tea - kids
12.00 oz
0
hi-c flashin fruit punch - large
42.00 oz
540
hi-c flashin fruit punch - medium
30.00 oz
390
hi-c flashin fruit punch - small
22.00 oz
280
hi-c flashin fruit punch - kids
12.00 oz
150
lemon green tea - large
40.00 oz
15
lemon green tea - medium
32.00 oz
10
lemon green tea - small
22.00 oz
10
mango guava tea
24.00 oz
195
minute maid lemonade - large
42.00 oz
550
minute maid lemonade - medium
30.00 oz
390
minute maid lemonade - small
22.00 oz
290
minute maid lemonade - kids
12.00 oz
160
minute maid light lemonade - kids
12.00 oz
5
minute maid light lemonade - large
42.00 oz
20
minute maid light lemonade - medium
30.00 oz
15
minute maid light lemonade - small
22.00 oz
10
passionfruit mango black tea - large
40.00 oz
15
passionfruit mango black tea - medium
32.00 oz
10
passionfruit mango black tea - small
22.00 oz
5
passionfruit mango black tea - kids
12.00 oz
5
peach lychee refresher
24.00 oz
210
pomegranate pineapple lemonade
24.00 oz
240
powerade fruit punch - large
42.00 oz
280
powerade fruit punch - medium
30.00 oz
200
powerade fruit punch - small
22.00 oz
150
powerade fruit punch - kids
12.00 oz
80
powerade mountain berry blast - large
42.00 oz
290
powerade mountain berry blast - medium
30.00 oz
210
powerade mountain berry blast - small
22.00 oz
150
powerade mountain berry blast - kids
12.00 oz
80
seagram's ginger ale - large
42.00 oz
450
seagram's ginger ale - medium
30.00 oz
320
seagram's ginger ale - small
22.00 oz
240
seagram's ginger ale - kids
12.00 oz
130
sprite - large
42.00 oz
470
sprite - meddium
30.00 oz
340
sprite - small
22.00 oz
250
sprite - kids
12.00 oz
140
sprite zero - large
42.00 oz
10
sprite zero - medium
30.00 oz
5
sprite zero - small
22.00 oz
5
sprite zero - kids
12.00 oz
0
sweet tea - large
40.00 oz
510
sweet tea - medium
32.00 oz
410
sweet tea - small
22.00 oz
280
sweet tea - kids
12.00 oz
150
watermelon mango refresher
24.00 oz
210

Chicken

NameCaloriesAdd
black pepper chicken
6.30 oz
280
black pepper chicken - cub meal
4.60 oz
200
kung pao chicken
6.73 oz
320
kung pao chicken - cub meal
5.05 oz
220
grilled teriyaki chicken
6.00 oz
275
grilled teriyaki chicken - cub meal
4.50 oz
210
teriyaki chicken
6.00 oz
340
teriyaki chicken - cub meal
4.50 oz
250
mushroom chicken
5.70 oz
220
mushroom chicken - cub meal
4.30 oz
170
orange chicken
5.92 oz
510
orange chicken - cub meal
4.44 oz
380
potato chicken
5.20 oz
190
potato chicken - cub meal
3.90 oz
140

Chicken Breast

NameCaloriesAdd
honey sesame chicken breast
5.30 oz
340
honey sesame chicken breast - cub meal
4.00 oz
250
string bean chicken breast
5.60 oz
210
string bean chicken breast - cub meal
4.20 oz
160
sweetfire chicken breast
5.80 oz
360
sweetfire chicken breast - cub meal
4.40 oz
270
sweet & sour chicken breast
5.50 oz
300
sweet & sour chicken breast - cub meal
4.10 oz
270

Cub Meals

NameCaloriesAdd
Orange Chicken Cub Meal (white rice, super greens, orange chicken, apple crisps, bottled water)
9.50 oz
580
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Cub Meal (chow mein, super greens, grilled teriyaki chicken, apple crisps, bottled water)
9.30 oz
400
Broccoli Beef Cub Meal (white rice, super greens, broccoli beef, apple crisps, bottled water)
9.50 oz
300

More

NameCaloriesAdd
teriyaki sauce
1.80 oz
70
apple pie roll
1.94 oz
150
sweet & sour sauce
1.80 oz
70
chili sauce
0.25 oz
10
soy sauce
0.21 oz
5
potsticker sauce
0.40 oz
10
hot mustard
0.25 oz
10
plum sauce
0.25 oz
15
fortune cookie
0.18 oz
20
chocolate chunk cookie
1.13 oz
160
Tree Top Apple Crisps
0.34 oz
40

Seafood

NameCaloriesAdd
chili crisp shrimp
4.00 oz
210
chili crisp shrimp cub meal
3.00 oz
160
honey walnut shrimp
4.39 oz
430
honey walnut shrimp - cub meal
3.30 oz
240
wok-fired shrimp
6.00 oz
190
wok-fired shrimp - cub meal
4.50 oz
140
golden treasure shrimp
5.00 oz
360
golden treasure shrimp - cub meal
2.75 oz
210
steamed ginger fish
6.00 oz
200
steamed ginger fish - cub meal
2.00 oz
70

Sides

NameCaloriesAdd
chow mein
11.00 oz
600
chow mein - cub meal
8.25 oz
440
fried rice
11.00 oz
620
fried rice - cub meal
8.25 oz
466
white steamed rice
11.00 oz
520
white steamed rice - cub meal
8.25 oz
390
super greens
10.00 oz
130
super greens - cub meal
7.50 oz
90
chow fun
8.50 oz
410
chow fun - cub meal
6.20 oz
300

Soup

NameCaloriesAdd
hot & sour soup - cup
12.20 oz
120
hot & sour soup - bowl
17.40 oz
170

Specialty

NameCaloriesAdd
Beyond Orange Chicken
4.75 oz
440
Beyond Orange Chicken - Cub Meal
3.60 oz
330

Vegetables

NameCaloriesAdd
super greens entree
7.00 oz
90
super greens - cub meal entree
5.25 oz
60
eggplant tofu
6.10 oz
340
eggplant tofu - cub meal
4.60 oz
250

About the Panda Express Macro Calculator

Learn more about the calculator and its creator

Jonas

Jonas

I have been passionate about nutrition and healthy eating for over 8 years and I built this calculator to help people like you and me make better food choices.

Panda Express Macro Calculator - Track Your Macronutrients

Our Panda Express Macro Calculator helps you track and optimize your macronutrient intake from Panda Express menu items. Whether you're following a specific macro ratio for fitness goals, bodybuilding, or general health, this tool provides detailed protein, carbohydrate, and fat breakdowns for every Panda Express meal combination.

Understanding Macronutrients in Chinese-American Food

Panda Express offers unique macro profiles due to its Chinese-American cuisine style:

  • Rice-Based Carbohydrates: High carb content from rice and noodle bases
  • Protein Variety: Different cooking methods affect protein absorption
  • Cooking Oils: Stir-frying adds healthy and less healthy fats
  • Sauce Impact: Sweet and savory sauces significantly affect macro ratios

Panda Express Macro Breakdown by Category

High Protein Options

  • Orange Chicken: High protein but also high carbs from sauce
  • Grilled Teriyaki Chicken: Lean protein with moderate carbs
  • Honey Walnut Shrimp: High protein and healthy fats
  • Beijing Beef: Good protein with higher fat content
  • String Bean Chicken Breast: Lean protein with vegetables

Lower Carb Options

  • Super Greens: Very low carbs, high fiber and nutrients
  • Mixed Vegetables: Low carbs with beneficial micronutrients
  • Steamed Chicken: Pure protein with minimal carbs
  • Entrees without sauce: Significantly reduced carbohydrate content

Higher Carb Options

  • Chow Mein: 94g carbs - noodle-based side
  • Fried Rice: 101g carbs - rice with added ingredients
  • White Steamed Rice: 118g carbs - pure carbohydrate source
  • Sweet & Sour Dishes: High carbs from sugary sauces

Macro-Optimized Panda Express Combinations

High Protein, Moderate Carb Bowl

  • Half White Rice (59g carbs, 5g protein, 0g fat)
  • Orange Chicken (43g carbs, 13g protein, 20g fat)
  • Grilled Teriyaki Chicken (14g carbs, 36g protein, 7g fat)
  • Total: 54g protein, 116g carbs, 27g fat

Lower Carb, Higher Protein Option

  • Super Greens (14g carbs, 9g protein, 4g fat)
  • String Bean Chicken Breast (12g carbs, 14g protein, 4g fat)
  • Honey Walnut Shrimp (23g carbs, 13g protein, 22g fat)
  • Total: 36g protein, 49g carbs, 30g fat

Balanced Macro Bowl

  • Half Chow Mein (47g carbs, 7.5g protein, 11.5g fat)
  • Beijing Beef (26g carbs, 13g protein, 7g fat)
  • Mushroom Chicken (10g carbs, 13g protein, 6g fat)
  • Total: 33.5g protein, 83g carbs, 24.5g fat

Macro Strategies for Different Goals

Muscle Building at Panda Express

  • Focus: Higher protein entrees with rice for energy
  • Strategy: Double protein servings, full rice portion
  • Avoid: Vegetable-only sides (too low in calories)
  • Example: Two protein entrees + fried rice + rangoon

Fat Loss at Panda Express

  • Focus: Lean proteins with vegetable sides
  • Strategy: Super Greens as base, grilled options
  • Avoid: High-sugar sauces and fried sides
  • Example: Grilled Teriyaki Chicken + Super Greens + steamed vegetables

Carb Cycling with Panda Express

  • High Carb Days: White rice + sweet sauce entrees
  • Low Carb Days: Super Greens + grilled proteins
  • Moderate Days: Half rice + balanced entrees

Understanding Panda Express Cooking Methods

Impact on Macros

  • Stir-Fried: Adds oil (increases fat content)
  • Steamed: Minimal added fats, preserves nutrients
  • Grilled: Lower fat, concentrated protein
  • Battered & Fried: Significantly increases carbs and fats

Sauce Considerations for Macro Tracking

  • Sweet & Sour Sauce: High in simple carbohydrates
  • Teriyaki Sauce: Moderate carbs from sugar and soy
  • Orange Sauce: High carbs and some fat
  • Black Pepper Sauce: Lower carbs, more savory
  • Hot Mustard: Minimal macro impact

Timing Your Panda Express Macros

Pre-Workout Meal

  • Focus on easily digestible carbs
  • White rice + lean protein
  • Avoid high-fat options that slow digestion
  • Example: Half white rice + grilled chicken

Post-Workout Meal

  • Higher protein for muscle recovery
  • Moderate to high carbs for glycogen replenishment
  • Example: Orange chicken + fried rice (protein + carbs)

Flexible Dieting with Panda Express

  • IIFYM Approach: Fit any item into your daily macros
  • Portion Control: Use half portions to fine-tune macro intake
  • Balance Over Time: One high-carb meal can fit into a balanced day
  • Enjoy the Experience: Social eating is part of overall health

Micronutrient Bonuses

While tracking macros, consider these nutrient-dense options:

  • Super Greens: Vitamins A, C, K, folate
  • Mixed Vegetables: Variety of vitamins and minerals
  • Broccoli Beef: Vitamin C and iron
  • String Bean Chicken: Vitamin K and fiber

Macro Tracking Best Practices

  1. Log Everything: Include sauces and sides in your tracking
  2. Be Consistent: Track the same way each time for accuracy
  3. Plan Ahead: Use the calculator before ordering
  4. Adjust Portions: Use the half-portion feature for precision
  5. Consider Context: Factor in your other meals for the day

Common Panda Express Macro Mistakes

  • Underestimating Rice Portions: Rice servings are larger than expected
  • Ignoring Cooking Oil: Stir-fried items have added fats
  • Forgetting Sauce Impact: Sweet sauces add significant carbs
  • Overlooking Sodium: High sodium can affect water retention and scale weight

Note: This calculator helps you make informed macro-based decisions. For specific dietary plans or medical conditions, consult with a registered dietitian or healthcare professional.

Advanced Macro Tracking

Detailed macronutrient analysis for fitness and bodybuilding goals

Precise Macro Ratios

Track exact protein, carb, and fat ratios for your fitness goals

Bodybuilding Focused

Optimize meals for cutting, bulking, or maintenance phases

Flexible Dieting Support

Fit Panda Express into your IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macros) approach

Meal Timing Strategies

Plan pre/post workout meals with optimal macro distribution

Carb Cycling Compatible

Adjust portions for high, low, and moderate carb days

How Panda Express Macro Tracking Works

Optimize your Chinese-American food choices for specific macro targets

Set Macro Goals

Determine your protein, carb, and fat targets for your fitness phase

Build Macro Meals

Select combinations that hit your specific macro ratios

Track Precisely

Monitor exact macro intake with detailed nutritional breakdowns

Optimize Performance

Adjust meal timing and composition for training and recovery