Brown Steamed Rice
Nutrition not published for this item
Updated 09 August 2026
10 items · real nutrition data
Panda Express Sides Menu
- 10Items
- $4.60Starting Price
- 387Avg Calories
- 90-620Calorie Range
Sides decide the meal at Panda Express. The same entree lands at wildly different totals over Super Greens at 130 calories versus Fried Rice at 620.
All Panda Express Sides Menu Items (10)
Chow Fun
- 410Cal
- 9gProtein
- 73gCarbs
Chow Mein
- 600Cal
- 15gProtein
- 94gCarbs
Eggplant Tofu
- 340Cal
- 7gProtein
- 23gCarbs
Fried Rice
- 620Cal
- 13gProtein
- 101gCarbs
Quinoa Brown Fried Rice
Nutrition not published for this item
Super Greens
- 130Cal
- 9gProtein
- 14gCarbs
Super Greens Entree
- 90Cal
- 6gProtein
- 10gCarbs
Tofu Stir Fry
Nutrition not published for this item
White Steamed Rice
- 520Cal
- 10gProtein
- 118gCarbs
Sides Prices & Nutrition
| Item | Price | Calories | Protein | Total fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Steamed Rice | from $4.60 | · | · | · | · |
| Chow Fun | from $4.60 | 410 | 9 g | 9 g | 1110 mg |
| Chow Mein | from $4.60 | 600 | 15 g | 23 g | 1000 mg |
| Fried Rice | from $4.60 | 620 | 13 g | 19 g | 1000 mg |
| Quinoa Brown Fried Rice | from $4.60 | · | · | · | · |
| Super Greens | from $4.60 | 130 | 9 g | 4 g | 370 mg |
| White Steamed Rice | from $4.60 | 520 | 10 g | 0 g | 0 mg |
| Eggplant Tofu | · | 340 | 7 g | 24 g | 520 mg |
| Super Greens Entree | · | 90 | 6 g | 3 g | 260 mg |
| Tofu Stir Fry | · | · | · | · | · |
Why the Panda Express Sides Menu Matters Most
Every format starts with a side, which makes the Panda Express sides menu the most consequential choice in the store. The four classics are Chow Mein at 600 calories, Fried Rice at 620, White Steamed Rice at 520 and Super Greens at 130, a kale, broccoli and cabbage mix that costs nothing in flavor and saves hundreds of calories.
The list runs deeper than the steam table suggests: Chow Fun brings wide rice noodles at 410 calories where available, Eggplant Tofu works as a vegetarian entree at 340, and brown rice or quinoa blends appear regionally. A la carte sides carry a published price of $4.60 for a medium. Half and half combinations are free, and they are the single best trick on the whole menu.
Popular Items in the Panda Express Sides Menu
Chow Mein wins the volume contest and most of the cravings at 600 calories. Fried Rice follows at 620, the heaviest single side in the store. Super Greens has quietly become the third pillar at 130 calories, ordered by everyone tracking anything. White rice remains the neutral base at 520.
Combinations to Try from the Sides Menu
Half Chow Mein, Half Greensabout 130 + half of 600 cal
The regulars' compromise: the noodles you wanted at roughly half the load.
Super Greens + Any Grilled Entree130 cal + entree
The base of every light order on this site. Start here and the meal stays under control.
Eggplant Tofu over White Rice340 + 520 cal
The vegetarian plate that needs no modification and no apology.
The Panda Express calorie counter totals any of these against your entree picks.
Choosing a Side by the Numbers
The gap between the lightest and heaviest side is 620 minus 130 calories before an entree touches the plate, which is larger than most whole entrees. Sodium tracks the same direction, with the noodles and fried rice at the top. Swapping the side is the highest leverage change any order can make, and the chow mein versus fried rice guide settles the classic matchup with the full panel.
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Sides Menu FAQ
How many sides items does Panda Express have?
Panda Express lists 10 sides items, and 7 of them come with full nutrition data.
Which sides item has the fewest calories?
Super Greens Entree at 90 calories. The range across this category runs from 90 to 620 calories, averaging 387.
Which sides option has the most protein?
Chow Mein leads with 15 g of protein per serving.
How much does sides cost at Panda Express?
Published prices in this category start at $4.60. Prices vary by location, so treat these as a guide and confirm at your restaurant.
Do Panda Express sides items contain allergens?
6 of 7 items in this category contain wheat or soy. Every item page lists all nine tracked allergens: wheat, soy, tree nuts, fish, peanuts, shellfish, eggs, milk and sesame.
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