What oil does Panda Express (Bowl) fry in?
Panda Express (Bowl) has not publicly confirmed exactly which oil it fries in. Here is what its menu tells us about the seed-oil load, and the cleanest things to order.
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Build my orderThe 5 cleanest things to order 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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Grilled Teriyaki Chicken | 3.0g |
| Fried Rice | 5.0g |
| Chow Mein | 6.0g |
| Orange Chicken | 8.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Build my orderWhy the frying oil matters
Most fast-food chains fry in seed oils like soybean, canola, corn, or a blend of them, which are high in polyunsaturated fat (PUFA). A handful still use beef tallow or other stable fats, which are far lower in PUFA. The oil a kitchen fries in is the single biggest driver of how much seed oil ends up on your plate. See the full breakdown on the Panda Express (Bowl) report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.
Frequently asked
What oil does Panda Express (Bowl) fry in?
Panda Express (Bowl) has not publicly confirmed exactly which oil it fries in. Here is what its menu tells us about the seed-oil load, and the cleanest things to order.
Does Panda Express (Bowl) use seed oils?
Panda Express (Bowl) has not said what it cooks in. Chains without a disclosure typically fry in seed oils.
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.
What is the lowest seed oil order at Panda Express (Bowl)?
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken (3.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Chow Mein (6.0 g).
Which Panda Express (Bowl) item has the most seed oil?
Orange Chicken, at about 8.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.