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Highest Protein at Panda Express

Panda Express's menu ranked by Protein Density — the share of calories that come from protein. The best pick here is the Grilled Teriyaki Chicken at 48% (33g protein in 275 calories). 2 items hit Platinum tier; 4 are protein traps.

8 items tracked · sorted by Protein Density · US menu

# Item Protein Calories Density g / 100 cal Tier Quality
1
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
1 entree (6.0 oz)
33g 275 48% 12g Platinum Complete
2
Broccoli Beef
1 entree (5.44 oz)
15g 150 40% 10g Platinum Complete
3
String Bean Chicken Breast
1 entree (5.6 oz)
12g 210 22.9% 5.7g Silver Complete
4
Kung Pao Chicken
1 entree (6.73 oz)
17g 320 21.3% 5.3g Silver Complete
5
Orange Chicken
1 entree (5.92 oz)
16g 510 12.5% 3.1g Avoid Complete
6
Beijing Beef
1 entree (5.6 oz)
14g 470 11.9% 3g Avoid Complete
7
Chow Mein
1 side (11.0 oz)
15g 600 10% 2.5g Avoid Complementary
8
Fried Rice
1 side (11.0 oz)
13g 620 8.4% 2.1g Avoid Complementary

Is Grilled Teriyaki Chicken enough?

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Source: Panda Express official nutrition information . Values reflect standard US preparations (unless the menu noted otherwise) and are subject to location, customization, and menu changes — always confirm on the official page before relying on a number. Tier rankings calculated by Protein Density. See methodology .
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