Panda Express,The Unfortunate Calories Per Dollar
Panda Express is a place known for fast-gourmet Chinese food.
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Takeaways
- If you’re looking to maximize protein, the Teriyaki or Asian chicken will be your best bets.
- Stay away from the seafood menu. Its low on calories and Protein. Low on value.
- For maximum calorie value you cant beat the classic Fried Rice.
| Menu Item | Before Tax Price | Calories Per Dollar | Protein Per Dollar | Cost If Eaten All Year | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fried Rice | $2.90 | 179 | 4 | $4,071.15 | 520 | 11 |
| Chow Mein | $2.90 | 176 | 4 | $4,150.98 | 510 | 13 |
| Brown Steamed Rice | $2.90 | 145 | 3 | $5,040.48 | 420 | 9 |
| Chow Fun | $2.90 | 141 | 3 | $5,163.41 | 410 | 9 |
| White Steamed Rice | $2.90 | 131 | 2 | $5,571.05 | 380 | 7 |
| Beijing Beef | $3.90 | 121 | 3 | $6,057.45 | 470 | 13 |
| Eggplant Tofu | $2.90 | 117 | 2 | $6,226.47 | 340 | 7 |
| Peking Pork | $3.90 | 103 | 5 | $7,117.50 | 400 | 20 |
| Chicken Egg Roll | $1.95 | 103 | 3 | $7,117.50 | 200 | 6 |
| SweetFire Chicken Breast | $3.90 | 97 | 3 | $7,492.11 | 380 | 13 |
| Cream Cheese Rangoon | $1.95 | 97 | 3 | $7,492.11 | 190 | 5 |
| Vegetable Spring Roll | $1.95 | 97 | 2 | $7,492.11 | 190 | 3 |
| Orange Chicken | $3.90 | 95 | 3 | $7,694.59 | 370 | 13 |
| Teriyaki Chicken | $3.90 | 87 | 11 | $8,373.53 | 340 | 41 |
| Asian Chicken | $3.90 | 87 | 11 | $8,373.53 | 340 | 41 |
| Chicken Potsticker | $1.95 | 82 | 3 | $8,896.88 | 160 | 6 |
| Grilled Teriyaki Chicken | $3.90 | 77 | 9 | $9,490.00 | 300 | 36 |
| Grilled Asian Chicken | $3.90 | 77 | 9 | $9,490.00 | 300 | 36 |
| Sweet & Sour Chicken Breast | $3.90 | 77 | 3 | $9,490.00 | 300 | 10 |
| Kung Pao Chicken | $3.90 | 74 | 4 | $9,817.24 | 290 | 16 |
| Black Pepper Chicken | $3.90 | 72 | 3 | $10,167.86 | 280 | 13 |
| Honey Walnut Shrimp | $5.15 | 70 | 3 | $10,443.06 | 360 | 13 |
| Golden Treasure Shrimp | $5.15 | 70 | 3 | $10,443.06 | 360 | 14 |
| Crispy Shrimp (Entree) | $3.90 | 67 | 2 | $10,950.00 | 260 | 9 |
| Crispy Shrimp | $1.95 | 67 | 3 | $10,950.00 | 130 | 5 |
| Country Style Bean Curd | $2.90 | 66 | 2 | $11,083.77 | 191 | 7 |
| Shanghai Angus Steak (String Beans) | $5.15 | 62 | 4 | $11,748.44 | 320 | 22 |
| Shanghai Angus Steak (Asparagus) | $5.15 | 60 | 4 | $12,127.42 | 310 | 22 |
| Mushroom Chicken | $3.90 | 56 | 3 | $12,940.91 | 220 | 12 |
| Potato Chicken* | $3.90 | 49 | 2 | $14,984.21 | 190 | 8 |
| String Bean Chicken Breast | $3.90 | 49 | 4 | $14,984.21 | 190 | 14 |
| Hot Szechuan Tofu | $2.90 | 48 | 2 | $15,121.43 | 140 | 6 |
| Steamed Ginger Fish | $5.15 | 39 | 3 | $18,797.50 | 200 | 15 |
| Broccoli Beef | $3.90 | 38 | 2 | $18,980.00 | 150 | 9 |
| Mixed Vegetables (Side) | $2.90 | 28 | 1 | $26,462.50 | 80 | 4 |
| Mixed Veggies (Entree) | $2.90 | 12 | 1 | $60,485.71 | 35 | 2 |
Surprised to see how little value you get at Panda Express as apposed to McDonald’s or Arby’s.
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