Highest-Protein Meals at Panda Express: Full Ranking (2026)

The highest-protein item at Panda Express is Teriyaki Chicken, with 41 g of protein and 340 calories. The table below ranks the 30 highest-protein items on the US menu, with calories and protein per 100 calories so you can spot the most protein-efficient choices.

Highest-protein items at Panda Express (US menu)

Ranked by grams of protein per item. The last column shows protein per 100 calories, a quick measure of protein efficiency:

#	Item	Protein (g)	Calories	Carbs (g)	Fat (g)	Protein per 100 cal
1	Teriyaki Chicken	41	340	14	13	12.1
2	Asian Chicken	41	340	14	13	12.1
3	Grilled Teriyaki Chicken	36	300	8	13	12.0
4	Grilled Asian Chicken	36	300	8	13	12.0
5	Teriyaki Chicken, Kids	25	200	8	8	12.5
6	Asian Chicken, Kids	25	200	8	8	12.5
7	Shanghai Angus Steak w/ String Beans	22	320	17	19	6.9
8	Shanghai Angus Steak	22	310	16	19	7.1
9	Grilled Teriyaki Chicken, Kids	22	180	5	8	12.2
10	Grilled Asian Chicken, Kids	22	180	5	8	12.2
11	8 Treasure Chicken Breast	20	230	11	12	8.7
12	Shanghai Angus Steak, Kids	17	240	12	14	7.1
13	Shanghai Angus Steak w/ String Beans, Kids	16	240	13	14	6.7
14	Kung Pao Chicken	16	290	14	19	5.5
15	Steamed Ginger Fish	15	200	8	12	7.5
16	8 Treasure Chicken Breast, Kids	15	170	8	9	8.8
17	Golden Treasure Shrimp	14	360	35	18	3.9
18	String Bean Chicken Breast	14	190	13	9	7.4
19	Honey Walnut Shrimp	13	360	35	23	3.6
20	SweetFire Chicken Breast	13	380	47	15	3.4
21	Chow Mein	13	510	80	20	2.5
22	Black Pepper Chicken	13	280	15	19	4.6
23	Orange Chicken	13	370	44	18	3.5
24	Beijing Beef	13	470	46	26	2.8
25	Mushroom Chicken	12	220	11	14	5.5
26	Fried Rice	11	520	85	16	2.1
27	String Bean Chicken Breast, Kids	11	140	10	7	7.9
28	Kung Pao Chicken, Kids	11	200	10	14	5.5
29	Hot & Sour Soup, Bowl	10	170	20	6	5.9
30	Sweet & Sour Chicken Breast	10	300	40	12	3.3

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Source and method

These figures come from Nutrola's 1.8M+ RD-verified food and restaurant database and reflect the US menu of Panda Express, so portion sizes and recipes can differ in other countries. Values are per item as served and are indicative, since menus and recipes change over time.

Frequently asked questions

What has the most protein at Panda Express?

Teriyaki Chicken leads with 41 g of protein (340 calories) on the US menu.

What is the most protein-efficient item at Panda Express?

Teriyaki Chicken, Kids gives about 12.5 g of protein per 100 calories, one of the best ratios on the menu.

How can I get more protein at Panda Express?

Choose grilled over fried, add a plain protein, and skip high-calorie sauces and sides. The ranking above shows the highest-protein items to build around.

Summary

For protein at Panda Express, Teriyaki Chicken tops the list at 41 g. Log your meal in Nutrola to track protein and calories together.