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Domino's vs Panda Express (2026)

Side-by-side comparison of menu prices, calories, and value. 137 items at Domino's vs 11 items at Panda Express.

Quick answer: As of April 2026, Domino's averages $9.46 per item across 137 menu items, while Panda Express averages $7.73 across 11 items. Panda Express is $1.74 cheaper per item (18% difference). Domino's has lower average calories (312 vs 479 per item).

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Quick Comparison

Domino's vs Panda Express: Quick Price & Menu Comparison
Metric Domino's Panda Express Winner
Avg Price $9.46 $7.73 Panda Express
Menu Items 137 11 Domino's
Avg Calories 312 479 Domino's
US Locations 6,753 2,500 Domino's
Secret Menu 1 1 Tie

Panda Express is 18% cheaper on average than Domino's ($1.74 less per item).

Cheapest Items

Domino's

Kicker Hot Sauce $0.59
Sweet Mango Habanero Sauce $0.59
BBQ Sauce $0.59
Ranch $0.59
Blue Cheese $0.59

Panda Express

Honey Walnut Shrimp $1.50
Bowl (1 entree + 1 side) $8.30
Plate (2 entrees + 1 side) $9.80
Bigger Plate (3 entrees + 1 side) $11.30
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Lowest Calorie Options

Domino's

Cali Chicken Bacon Ranch™ (Hand Tossed or Thin Crust) 54 cal
Cali Chicken Bacon Ranch™ (Hand Tossed, Handmade Pan or Thin Crust) 54 cal
Cali Chicken Bacon Ranch™ (Hand Tossed, Thin Crust or Brooklyn Style) 54 cal
Cali Chicken Bacon Ranch™ (Brooklyn Style) 54 cal
Cali Chicken Bacon Ranch™ (Gluten Free Crust) 54 cal

Panda Express

Broccoli Beef 150 cal
Kung Pao Chicken 290 cal
Honey Walnut Shrimp 360 cal
White Steamed Rice 380 cal
Beijing Beef 470 cal

Deep Comparison: Domino's vs Panda Express

Calorie Value (cents per calorie)

Domino's delivers 8.36¢/cal on average, while Panda Express delivers 1.18¢/cal. Panda Express gives more calories per dollar — a key metric for value-per-meal seekers.

Menu Category Overlap

Domino's and Panda Express share 1 menu categories (6% Jaccard overlap). Shared categories: sides. Low overlap — these chains serve mostly different food categories.

What Fits in Your Budget

  • $10 budget: Domino's fits 1 item, Panda Express fits 0 items
  • $15 budget: Domino's fits 1 item (310 cal), Panda Express fits 1 item (360 cal)
  • $20 budget: Domino's fits 3 items (660 cal), Panda Express fits 2 items (860 cal)

Where They Rank in Our 414-Chain Dataset

Domino's ranks #293 of 414 on price (pricier than 71% of tracked chains). Panda Express ranks #218 of 414 (pricier than 52% of chains).

Calorie Distribution (items under 500 cal)

At Domino's, 80% of menu items with calorie data come in under 500 calories. At Panda Express, 55% are under 500 calories. Domino's offers more lower-calorie options proportionally.

Bottom Line

  • Budget pick: Panda Express ($7.73 avg vs $9.46)
  • More variety: Domino's (137 items)
  • More locations: Domino's (6,753 US locations)
  • Best calorie value: Panda Express (1.18¢/cal)

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