Kung Pao Chicken — Panda Express
Entrée · a la carte small entree (1 published serving)
Nutrition Facts
Value score blends protein-per-dollar (45%), calories-per-dollar (15%) and nutrition quality (40%) against every priced item we track. How it’s calculated →
Is the Kung Pao Chicken a good deal?
At a typical $5.40, the Kung Pao Chicken at Panda Express gives you 320 calories and 17g of protein — 3.1g of protein and 59 calories for every dollar you spend. That earns it a value score of 51/100, which ranks it #4 of the 12 comparable items we've priced across every chain (the typical comparable item returns about 2.5g of protein per dollar).
Where it stands out: a light calorie count for the protein it delivers. If you want more for your money elsewhere on our value rankings, Grilled Teriyaki Chicken at Panda Express scores higher (70/100 value, $5.40).
Price by metro
| Metro | Price | Protein / $ | Cal / $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $5.40 | 3.1g | 59 |
| Denver | $5.40 | 3.1g | 59 |
| Houston | $5.40 | 3.1g | 59 |
| Los Angeles | $5.40 | 3.1g | 59 |
| Miami | $5.40 | 3.1g | 59 |
| Minneapolis | $5.40 | 3.1g | 59 |
| Phoenix | $5.40 | 3.1g | 59 |
| Springfield MO | $5.40 | 3.1g | 59 |
| New York | $5.80 | 2.9g | 55 |