Panda Express (Bowl) Seed Oil Report Card
Panda Express (Bowl) has not publicly confirmed its cooking oils. Based on its published nutrition data, the 6 menu items we analyzed average 4.5g estimated PUFA per item — a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Panda Express (Bowl)
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
Cleanest full order: White Rice + Grilled Teriyaki Chicken, 4.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Grilled Teriyaki Chicken | 3.0g |
| Fried Rice | 5.0g |
| Chow Mein | 6.0g |
| Orange Chicken | 8.0g |
What to Avoid at Panda Express (Bowl)
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Orange Chicken | 8.0g |
| Chow Mein | 6.0g |
| Fried Rice | 5.0g |
| Broccoli Beef | 4.0g |
| Grilled Teriyaki Chicken | 3.0g |
Every Panda Express (Bowl) item, ranked
All 6 items we have for Panda Express (Bowl), safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| White Rice | 1.0g |
| Grilled Teriyaki Chicken | 3.0g |
| Broccoli Beef | 4.0g |
| Fried Rice | 5.0g |
| Chow Mein | 6.0g |
| Orange Chicken | 8.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Panda Express (Bowl) use seed oils?
Panda Express (Bowl) has not publicly confirmed its cooking oils. Based on its published nutrition data, the 6 menu items we analyzed average 4.5g estimated PUFA per item — a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Does Panda Express (Bowl) use beef tallow?
Panda Express (Bowl) has not disclosed using beef tallow, and chains without a disclosure typically fry in seed oils. See Tallow Watch for chains that use real fats.
Is Panda Express (Bowl) seed oil free?
Panda Express (Bowl) has not disclosed its cooking oils. Most chains without a disclosure use seed oils; see the estimated PUFA breakdown above.
What is the safest thing to order at Panda Express (Bowl)?
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Panda Express (Bowl), at an estimated 3.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Panda Express (Bowl)?
Orange Chicken is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Panda Express (Bowl), at an estimated 8.0g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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