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Highest Protein Items at Panda Express (September 2026)

USAsianLast updated September 24, 2026

Panda Express lists nutrition per entrée or side serving. Teriyaki Chicken has the most protein at 41 g, and Grilled Teriyaki Chicken has 33 g for 275 calories. Super Greens is the lightest side at 130 calories.

Top picks

Best overall protein pick

Teriyaki Chicken

41 g protein · 340 cal · 12.1 g per 100 cal

Best low-calorie pick

Teriyaki Chicken

41 g protein · 340 cal · 12.1 g per 100 cal

Best GLP-1-friendly pick

Teriyaki Chicken

41 g protein · 340 cal · 12.1 g per 100 cal

All Panda Express items by protein

Sorted by protein per 100 calories. Tap a column to sort.

Panda Express menu items with protein, calories, and fiber. Select a column heading to sort.
Teriyaki Chickenchicken4134012.13
Grilled Teriyaki Chickenchicken33275120
Black Pepper Sirloin Steakbeef1918010.62
Broccoli Beefbeef15150102
Wok-Fired Shrimpseafood171908.91
Steamed Ginger Fishseafood152007.50
Super Greensside91306.97
Mushroom Chickenchicken132205.91
Hot & Sour Soup (Bowl)soup101705.91
String Bean Chicken Breastchicken122105.75
Kung Pao Chickenchicken173205.32
Honey Sesame Chicken Breastchicken163404.71
Black Pepper Chickenchicken132804.61
Orange Chickenchicken165103.12
Beijing Beefbeef1447032
Honey Walnut Shrimpseafood1343031
Chow Meinside156002.57
Fried Riceside136202.11

“—” means the source doesn’t list that number. Items without protein or calories are never ranked.

Best orders by goal

Muscle gain

The most protein per order. Calories are higher, so these suit big eaters and heavy training days.

  1. Teriyaki Chicken
    41 g protein · 340 cal · 12.1 g per 100 cal
  2. Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
    33 g protein · 275 cal · 12 g per 100 cal

Fat loss

Lots of protein for the calories, and 600 calories or less.

  1. Teriyaki Chicken
    41 g protein · 340 cal · 12.1 g per 100 cal
  2. Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
    33 g protein · 275 cal · 12 g per 100 cal
  3. Black Pepper Sirloin Steak
    19 g protein · 180 cal · 10.6 g per 100 cal
  4. Broccoli Beef
    15 g protein · 150 cal · 10 g per 100 cal
  5. Wok-Fired Shrimp
    17 g protein · 190 cal · 8.9 g per 100 cal

GLP-1 friendly

Smaller portions with at least 20 g protein, 10 g sugar or less, and no more than 35% of calories from fat. Higher fiber ranks higher.

  1. Teriyaki Chicken
    41 g protein · 340 cal · 12.1 g per 100 cal
  2. Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
    33 g protein · 275 cal · 12 g per 100 cal

Under 500 calories

The highest-protein orders (15 g or more) that stay under 500 calories.

  1. Teriyaki Chicken
    41 g protein · 340 cal · 12.1 g per 100 cal
  2. Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
    33 g protein · 275 cal · 12 g per 100 cal
  3. Black Pepper Sirloin Steak
    19 g protein · 180 cal · 10.6 g per 100 cal
  4. Wok-Fired Shrimp
    17 g protein · 190 cal · 8.9 g per 100 cal
  5. Kung Pao Chicken
    17 g protein · 320 cal · 5.3 g per 100 cal

Build a 40g+ protein meal at Panda Express

Simple ways to order for more protein.

  • Teriyaki Chicken41 g protein · 340 cal

    How to order: Grilled Teriyaki Chicken has 33 g protein for 275 calories.

  • Orange Chicken16 g protein · 510 cal

    How to order: Grilled Teriyaki Chicken has 33 g protein for 235 fewer calories.

  • Beijing Beef14 g protein · 470 cal

    How to order: Black Pepper Sirloin Steak has 19 g protein for 180 calories.

  • Honey Walnut Shrimp13 g protein · 430 cal

    How to order: Wok-Fired Shrimp has 17 g protein for 190 calories.

  • Super Greens9 g protein · 130 cal

    How to order: Super Greens has 390 fewer calories than White Steamed Rice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the highest protein item at Panda Express?

Teriyaki Chicken has the most protein on our list, with 41 g of protein and 340 calories.

What is the best low-calorie, high-protein option at Panda Express?

Teriyaki Chicken gives you 41 g of protein for 340 calories. That’s 12.1 g of protein per 100 calories.

Does Panda Express have a high-protein or GLP-1 menu?

Panda Express doesn’t have a labeled GLP-1 or high-protein menu that we know of. Our GLP-1-friendly picks on this page show smaller orders with more protein and less sugar.

How can I get 40 grams of protein at Panda Express?

Order Teriyaki Chicken (41 g protein). Grilled Teriyaki Chicken has 33 g protein for 275 calories.

Where does this Panda Express nutrition info come from?

We use Panda Express’s official nutrition information only, and last checked it on September 24, 2026. We compared 18 menu items. Menus change, so check the official source before you order if you need exact numbers.

Source

Nutrition data from Panda Express’s official nutrition information, checked September 24, 2026.

Last updated September 24, 2026. How we check our data.

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