Panda Express Low-Sodium Guide
By the MacroTray editorial team · Updated · Data: Panda Express official Nutrition & Allergen Information page (US)
Restaurant meals are often the saltiest thing people eat all day. Here are the Panda Express meals with the least and the most sodium, measured against the FDA Daily Value of 2,300mg.
Key takeaways
- Lowest sodium: Eggplant Tofu at 350mg.
- Highest sodium: Bigger plate, fried rice at 3,200mg (139% of the daily value).
- Cheese, cured meats, pickles and sauces are common sodium sources.
Lowest-sodium meals
| # | Order | Sodium | Cal | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eggplant Tofu | 350mg | 310 | 8g |
| 2 | SweetFire Chicken Breast® | 370mg | 360 | 15g |
| 3 | Honey Sesame Chicken Breast | 540mg | 420 | 16g |
| 4 | Black Pepper Sirloin Steak | 560mg | 200 | 17g |
| 5 | String Bean Chicken Breast | 600mg | 210 | 15g |
| 6 | Beijing Beef® | 600mg | 480 | 14g |
| 7 | Grilled Teriyaki Chicken | 610mg | 280 | 38g |
| 8 | Honey Walnut Shrimp | 790mg | 340 | 13g |
| 9 | The Original Orange Chicken® | 1,000mg | 560 | 19g |
| 10 | Black Pepper Chicken | 1,070mg | 200 | 15g |
Highest-sodium meals
| # | Order | Sodium | Cal | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bigger plate, fried ricecustom build | 3,200mg | 1990 | 61g |
| 2 | Orange Chicken platecustom build | 2,650mg | 1360 | 71g |
| 3 | High-protein platecustom build | 1,540mg | 845 | 65g |
| 4 | Kung Pao Chicken | 1,300mg | 270 | 20g |
| 5 | Lean bowlcustom build | 1,260mg | 390 | 23g |
On a sodium-restricted diet for a medical reason? Follow your clinician's target.
Frequently asked questions
How much sodium should I have per day?
The FDA Daily Value is 2,300mg. The American Heart Association recommends an ideal limit of 1,500mg for most adults.
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