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Best first order at Panda Express

Fast chain with a protein-forward default that still stays practical, led by Grilled Teriyaki Chicken. Simple grilled picks and smaller portions are usually the easiest first moves here.

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Best first order

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken

275 cal·33g protein·10g fat·9g sugar
SmallGentleProtein-forwardSmall bite

Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.

Watch if: Higher sodium can add up quickly; this order has 470mg sodium.

How to order: Choose Grilled Teriyaki Chicken for the strongest protein pick that still stays under 300 calories.

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  • Portion creep: Keep the order simple and stop at comfortable instead of finishing by default.

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Broccoli Beef

150 cal·15g protein·6g fat
TinyGentleLight protein

Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.

Watch if: Higher sodium can add up quickly; this order has 520mg sodium.

How to order: Choose Broccoli Beef for a compact beef entree that stays well under 200 calories.

Higher fiber

Super Greens

130 cal·9g protein·4g fat·7g fiber
TinyGentleNot enough protein

How to order: Choose Super Greens when you want the lightest side and the most vegetable-forward option on the current menu.

Smaller option

Super Greens Entree

90 cal·6g protein·3g fat
TinyGentleNot enough protein

How to order: Choose Super Greens Entree when you want the lightest plant-forward entree in the current menu guide.

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String Bean Chicken Breast

210 cal·12g protein·12g fat
TinyGentleNot enough protein

Watch if: Higher sodium can add up quickly; this order has 560mg sodium.

How to order: Choose String Bean Chicken Breast for a lighter entree with moderate calories and a leaner profile than the fried options.

Higher fiber

Chow Mein

600 cal·15g protein·23g fat·7g fiber·11g sugar
SmallNausea watchLight protein

Watch if: Higher sodium can add up quickly; this order has 1,000mg sodium.

How to order: Choose Chow Mein when you want the classic noodle side with the highest carb count in the current menu guide.

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Beijing Beef

470 cal·14g protein·27g fat·21g sugar
SmallRich/heavyNot enough protein

Watch if: Higher sodium can add up quickly; this order has 600mg sodium.

How to order: Choose Beijing Beef when you want a richer beef entree with a similar sweet profile to Orange Chicken.

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Orange Chicken

550 cal·17g protein·27g fat·21g sugar
SmallRich/heavyLight protein

Watch if: Higher sodium can add up quickly; this order has 950mg sodium.

How to order: Choose Orange Chicken when you want the classic sweet entree and do not mind a higher-calorie, higher-sugar pick.

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