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Panda Express vs Pizza Hut (2026)

Side-by-side comparison of menu prices, calories, and value. 11 items at Panda Express vs 104 items at Pizza Hut.

Quick answer: As of April 2026, Panda Express averages $7.73 per item across 11 menu items, while Pizza Hut averages $11.05 across 104 items. Panda Express is $3.32 cheaper per item (30% difference). Panda Express has lower average calories (479 vs 526 per item).

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Quick Comparison

Panda Express vs Pizza Hut: Quick Price & Menu Comparison
Metric Panda Express Pizza Hut Winner
Avg Price $7.73 $11.05 Panda Express
Menu Items 11 104 Pizza Hut
Avg Calories 479 526 Panda Express
US Locations 2,500 6,326 Pizza Hut
Secret Menu 1 1 Tie

Panda Express is 30% cheaper on average than Pizza Hut ($3.32 less per item).

Cheapest Items

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

Pizza Hut

Blue Cheese $0.60
Chocolate $0.60
Ranch $0.60
Garlic $0.60
Marinara $0.60
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Lowest Calorie Options

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

Pizza Hut

Marinara 60 cal
Tuscani Chicken Alfredo with Breadsticks 140 cal
Tuscani Meaty Marinara with Breadsticks 140 cal
Cinnamon Sticks 160 cal
Icing 170 cal

Deep Comparison: Panda Express vs Pizza Hut

Calorie Value (cents per calorie)

Panda Express delivers 1.18¢/cal on average, while Pizza Hut delivers 2.34¢/cal. Panda Express gives more calories per dollar — a key metric for value-per-meal seekers.

Menu Category Overlap

Panda Express and Pizza Hut 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: Panda Express fits 0 items, Pizza Hut fits 1 item
  • $15 budget: Panda Express fits 1 item (360 cal), Pizza Hut fits 1 item (310 cal)
  • $20 budget: Panda Express fits 2 items (860 cal), Pizza Hut fits 3 items (200 cal)

Where They Rank in Our 414-Chain Dataset

Panda Express ranks #218 of 414 on price (pricier than 52% of tracked chains). Pizza Hut ranks #331 of 414 (pricier than 80% of chains).

Calorie Distribution (items under 500 cal)

At Panda Express, 55% of menu items with calorie data come in under 500 calories. At Pizza Hut, 39% are under 500 calories. Panda Express offers more lower-calorie options proportionally.

Bottom Line

  • Budget pick: Panda Express ($7.73 avg vs $11.05)
  • More variety: Pizza Hut (104 items)
  • More locations: Pizza Hut (6,326 US locations)
  • Best calorie value: Panda Express (1.18¢/cal)

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