Lowest-Calorie Options at Panda Express
Broccoli Beef is the lowest-calorie entrée on the menu by a real margin, and it’s not close. Here’s the full breakdown by category, plus what the lowest-calorie full meal actually looks like.
Lowest-Calorie Entrées
| Entrée | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Broccoli Beef | 150 cal | 9g |
| Black Pepper Sirloin Steak | 180 cal | 13g |
| String Bean Chicken Breast | 210 cal | 12g |
| Mushroom Chicken | 220 cal | 13g |
| Black Pepper Chicken | 280 cal | — |
| Grilled Teriyaki Chicken | 300 cal | 36g |
| Kung Pao Chicken | 320 cal | 17g |
| SweetFire Chicken Breast | 380 cal | — |
| Honey Sesame Chicken Breast | 340 cal | 16g |
| Eggplant Tofu | 340 cal | 7g |
| Honey Walnut Shrimp | 430 cal | 13g |
| Beijing Beef | 480 cal | 14g |
| Orange Chicken | 490 cal | 19g |
| Hot Orange Chicken | 580 cal | — |
Broccoli Beef and Black Pepper Sirloin Steak are the two entrées that qualify for Panda’s own Wok Smart line (8g of protein and 300 calories or less), making them the two most efficient picks if you’re watching calories without giving up protein.
Lowest-Calorie Sides & Appetizers
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Super Greens (side) | 130 cal |
| Cream Cheese Rangoon (appetizer) | 190 cal |
| Chicken Egg Roll (appetizer) | 200 cal |
| Veggie Spring Roll (appetizer) | 240 cal |
| White Steamed Rice (side) | 520 cal |
| Chow Mein (side) | 600 cal |
| Fried Rice (side) | 620 cal |
Super Greens is in a category of its own among sides: roughly a quarter of the calories of White Steamed Rice and a fifth of Fried Rice. If you’re building a lower-calorie Bowl or Plate, swapping in Super Greens is the single biggest lever available.
The Lowest-Calorie Full Meal
A Bowl with Broccoli Beef and Super Greens lands around 280 calories, the lowest full-meal combination we’ve calculated from the site’s own confirmed figures. That’s the low end of Bowl’s overall 280–1,200 calorie range, detailed on the Nutrition Guide.
Lowest-Calorie Options FAQ
What’s the lowest-calorie entrée at Panda Express?
Broccoli Beef, at 150 calories. It’s also one of two entrées on Panda’s own Wok Smart line.
What’s the lowest-calorie side?
Super Greens, at 130 calories, well below any of the three rice or noodle sides.
What’s the lowest-calorie way to order a full meal?
A Bowl with Broccoli Beef and Super Greens, at roughly 280 calories total.