Calories in Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken

Serving Size: 1 serving (163.0g)
Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 290.0
  • Total Fat 19.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 4.0 g
  • Cholesterol 130.0 mg
  • Sodium 870.0 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 14.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 2.0 g
  • Sugars 5.0 g
  • Protein 19.0 g
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 0.0 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 0.0 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg

Note: The nutrition information for this food comes from the USDA Food Central Database. The data from the USDA is generally pretty accurate. However, please use the data on this page at your own risk. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet put forth by the FDA. Actual daily nutrient requirements may be different based on your gender, age, level of physical activity, medical issues and other factors.

Nutrition Summary

With 290.0 calories per serving (1 serving (163.0g)), Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. The majority of its calories come from fat (19.0g, 56.4% of calories), including 4.0g of saturated fat. One thing to note: a single serving contains 870.0mg of sodium (38% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.


Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ High Protein ⚠️ High Sodium

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.


% Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories 290.0 kcal 14.5%
Total Fat 19.0 g 24%
Saturated Fat 4.0 g 20%
Cholesterol 130.0 mg 43%
Sodium 870.0 mg 38% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate 14.0 g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.0 g 7%
Protein 19.0 g 38% ✅

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.


Calorie Analysis

Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken accounts for 14.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 56.4% of the calories.

Fat 56.4%
Carbs 18.5%
Protein 25.1%
Fat 56.4% Carbs 18.5% Protein 25.1%

Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 290.0 calories in Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 21.9 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 50.0 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 31.7 min
HIIT 26.9 min
Tai Chi 71.7 min

You can find more information on the calories burned doing popular exercises here.



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