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?
Even the best Panda Express pick only helps if it fits your daily target. Calculate how much protein you need, then decide whether to order here or grab a denser option.
Other chains
Same Protein Density scoring, different drive-thru.
Highest protein at McDonald's →
Highest protein at Starbucks →
Highest protein at Tim Hortons →
Highest protein at Chipotle →
Highest protein at Taco Bell →
Highest protein at Panera Bread →
Highest protein at Chick-fil-A →
Highest protein at Subway →