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Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken nutrition

270 cal · 20 g protein

  • Checked October 31, 2026
  • Prices from Panda Express, 1603 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA

The Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken has 270 calories and 20 g of protein per 6.7 oz. It is listed under A La Carte Entrees on the Panda Express menu. See where it falls among all 58 items with calories on the Panda Express calorie list.

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270 calories · 14% of 2,000
20 g protein

About the Kung Pao Chicken

Chicken stir-fried in a chili, ginger, garlic and green onion sauce with roasted peanuts and crunchy vegetables.

Kung Pao Chicken ingredients

  • Chicken, chili, ginger, garlic, green onion, roasted peanuts, vegetables

Kung Pao Chicken nutrition facts

Calories270
Protein20 g
Total carbs16 g
Fiber2 g
Sugar7 g
Total fat14 g
Saturated fat3 g
Sodium1,300 mg

Serving: 6.7 oz.

Allergens

Contains: Peanuts, Sesame (sesame oil), Soy, Wheat.

From Panda Express' allergen information.

How the Kung Pao Chicken compares

By calories it ranks 5th lightest of 10 a la carte entrees, 10 below the section's middle value of 280; the lightest is the Mushroom Chicken at 180 calories. With 7.4 g of protein per 100 calories, it ranks 5th of 41 Panda Express items we have protein figures for. Sodium is high: 1,300 mg, about half of the 2,300 mg daily limit.

Kung Pao Chicken FAQ

How many calories are in the Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken?

The Kung Pao Chicken has 270 calories (6.7 oz), with 20 g protein, 16 g carbs and 14 g fat, according to Panda Express' official nutrition information.

What is in the Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken?

Panda Express' official ingredient information lists: Chicken, chili, ginger, garlic, green onion, roasted peanuts, vegetables.

Does the Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken contain gluten or allergens?

Contains peanuts, sesame (sesame oil), soy, wheat. It is not gluten-free.

How much sugar is in the Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken?

7 g; it is mid-range of 60 Panda Express items with sugar figures. Sugar makes up 44% of its 16 g of carbs.

How much protein is in the Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken?

20 g. Protein supplies about 30% of the Kung Pao Chicken's 270 calories, a high share for a menu item.

Source: pandaexpress.com · Ingredients are components named in official text, not a full ingredient statement. Panda states it uses all major FDA allergens and any item may contain them due to shared equipment.. Menu Price HQ isn't affiliated with Panda Express.

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