Which Panda Express entree has the most protein per calorie?

Teriyaki Chicken, at 41g of protein for 340 calories — about 12.1g of protein per 100 calories, the best ratio on the menu. Grilled Teriyaki Chicken is a close second at 33g for 275 calories.

Every Panda Express entree, ranked by protein per calorie

All 20 entrees side by side — calories, protein, carbs and fat per standard portion, sorted by protein efficiency. Tap any row's link to load it straight into the full calculator.

Protein-per-calorie ranking

Ranked from most to least protein-efficient. Teriyaki Chicken (41g protein, 340 cal) and Grilled Teriyaki Chicken (33g, 275 cal) lead the whole menu by a wide margin — both come from the same protein-forward recipe family Panda Express highlights in its own marketing.

Panda Express entrees ranked by protein per calorie
Entree	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat	Protein/100cal
Teriyaki Chicken#1	340	41g	14g	13g	12.1g
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken#2	275	33g	14g	10g	12.0g
Black Pepper Sirloin Steak	180	19g	12g	6g	10.6g
Broccoli Beef	150	15g	12g	6g	10.0g
Wok-Fired Shrimp	190	17g	19g	5g	8.9g
Steamed Ginger Fish	200	15g	8g	12g	7.5g
Super Greens (entree)	90	6g	10g	3g	6.7g
Mushroom Chicken	220	13g	10g	14g	5.9g
String Bean Chicken Breast	210	12g	13g	12g	5.7g
Kung Pao Chicken	320	17g	15g	21g	5.3g
Honey Sesame Chicken Breast	340	16g	35g	15g	4.7g
Black Pepper Chicken	280	13g	15g	19g	4.6g
Potato Chicken	190	8g	18g	10g	4.2g
Sweetfire Chicken Breast	360	15g	40g	15g	4.2g
Sweet & Sour Chicken Breast	300	10g	40g	12g	3.3g
Orange Chicken	510	16g	53g	24g	3.1g
Hot Orange Chicken	550	17g	59g	27g	3.1g
Honey Walnut Shrimp	430	13g	32g	28g	3.0g
Beijing Beef	470	14g	46g	27g	3.0g
Eggplant Tofu	340	7g	23g	24g	2.1g

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Panda Express Wok Smart picks

Panda Express's own Wok Smart label marks entrees at 300 calories or fewer with at least 8g of protein. Based on official values, the entrees that qualify are: Broccoli Beef (150 cal, 15g), Black Pepper Sirloin Steak (180 cal, 19g), Wok-Fired Shrimp (190 cal, 17g), Potato Chicken (190 cal, 8g), Steamed Ginger Fish (200 cal, 15g), String Bean Chicken Breast (210 cal, 12g), Grilled Teriyaki Chicken (275 cal, 33g), and Black Pepper Chicken (280 cal, 13g). Grilled Teriyaki Chicken stands out as the clear best of this group — highest protein by far at the lowest calorie cost.

Two entrees carry allergen notes worth knowing: Kung Pao Chicken is the only standard entree containing peanuts, and Honey Walnut Shrimp contains both tree nuts and shellfish.

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FAQ

Which entree has the most protein per calorie?

Teriyaki Chicken, at 41g of protein for 340 calories — about 12.1g per 100 calories, the best ratio on the menu. Grilled Teriyaki Chicken is a close second at 33g for 275 calories.

Which entree is lowest in calories?

Super Greens as an entree is lowest at 90 calories, followed by Broccoli Beef at 150 and Black Pepper Sirloin Steak at 180.

Which entree is highest in calories?

Hot Orange Chicken is highest at 550 calories, followed by Orange Chicken at 510 and Beijing Beef at 470.

What does Wok Smart mean?

Panda Express's own designation for entrees at 300 calories or fewer with at least 8g of protein — a built-in filter for lighter options.