Panda Express Offer: Purchase One Beyond Orange Chicken Bowl, Get Any Bowl

SmartHaddock3847

Sep 29, 2022 12:18 AM

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SmartHaddock3847Sep 29, 2022 12:18 AM

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Just go to Costco and get a 1.50 hot dog with free drink. Done and done. Or get the $4.99 rotisserie chicken. That is good for at least 2-3 meals. Done and done.

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Hubbs1

Sep 29, 2022 12:29 AM

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Hubbs1Sep 29, 2022 12:29 AM

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Quote from TravelingT

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The fake chicken tastes worst than tofu. I rather have the tofu.

I tried Panda for the first time in about 10 years this week. The chicken was the worst chicken I've had in my life. For the 2nd time in my 52 years I did a negative survey. Yep, it was a once in 25 years horrible experience.

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Saw Bodian

Sep 29, 2022 12:46 AM

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Saw BodianSep 29, 2022 12:46 AM

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This is pretty good, but $10 for one of these bowls is a crime. 2 barely filled me up.

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Jedi5

Sep 29, 2022 1:02 AM

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Jedi5Sep 29, 2022 1:02 AM

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i actually tried the new beyond chicken this past weekend.
gotta say, i thought it was pretty good.
i don't get all the hate here.
i'd get it again.

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Patrickbzge

Sep 29, 2022 1:06 AM

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PatrickbzgeSep 29, 2022 1:06 AM

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Thanks, repped.

MellowAction462

Sep 29, 2022 1:07 AM

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MellowAction462Sep 29, 2022 1:07 AM

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Quote from Saw Bodian

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This is pretty good, but $10 for one of these bowls is a crime. 2 barely filled me up.

Yeah. It should at least be a plate.

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coldwar

Sep 29, 2022 2:36 AM

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coldwarSep 29, 2022 2:36 AM

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Just finished it for dinner. We got the beyond as well as normal orange chicken. I liked it, but I don't really like their normal orange chicken. I liked the beyond better. The real crime is "super greens." One broccoli and a bunch of cabbage...

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URxTOXICxFACE

Sep 29, 2022 4:20 AM

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URxTOXICxFACESep 29, 2022 4:20 AM

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Quote from Psygnius

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Damn, there's a lot of hate for meat-alternative products in this thread. Yeah, it's more expensive, and doesn't taste exactly like meat. Generally, I do like eating real beef and chicken, but sometimes, I just want something with less cholesterol and less environmental impact than beef. Might not be the healthiest, especially on the sodium side, but it's still better than its meat counterpart. That's why I don't mind eating it once in a while.

No it's not better than is meat counter part. It's not healthy nor is it environmental healthy. In fact it's the same or worse depending on the crop. Plus it's dumb to replicate it. If you wanted an alternative you'd be better off eating a vegetarian substitute in a more natural state not processed. Yeah it won't taste like chicken but it would be healthier than this crap.

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Psygnius

Sep 29, 2022 4:38 AM

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PsygniusSep 29, 2022 4:38 AM

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Quote from URxTOXICxFACE

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No it's not better than is meat counter part. It's not healthy nor is it environmental healthy. In fact it's the same or worse depending on the crop. Plus it's dumb to replicate it. If you wanted an alternative you'd be better off eating a vegetarian substitute in a more natural state not processed. Yeah it won't taste like chicken but it would be healthier than this crap.

I'm not sure if you read it right. I never said it was healthy. I said it wasn't healthy. I did mention that it contains no cholesterol. As someone with high cholesterol, this is better for me than chicken or beef due to their cholesterol levels. I did state that it's not healthy in other areas like sodium, and I'm pretty sure other categories too, but it just depends on what you're measuring.

Regarding environmental impact, specifically beef, are you saying the methane produced throughout the life cycle of cattle for the equivalent amount of artificial meat is not as bad as imitation meat?

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ryanzb111

Sep 29, 2022 6:07 AM

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ryanzb111Sep 29, 2022 6:07 AM

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Quote from plainv70

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Neither the authentic chicken or Beyond Chicken entrées are particularly healthy--like most offerings at Panda Express.

Indeed more sodium, 10% more on an equal portion basis.

7% more fat which is typical of many near meat products. Beyond Orange Chicken has more saturated fat (11%) than its real chicken counterpart, and more significantly, almost ½ the protein of the real chicken entrée (on an equal wt basis).

	SERVING SIZE (OZ)	CALORIES	CALORIES FROM FAT (G)	TOTAL FAT (G)	SATURATED FAT (G)	TRANS FAT (G)	CHOLESTEROL (MG)	SODIUM (MG)	TOTAL CARB (G)	DIETARY FIBER (G)	SUGARS (G)	PROTEIN (G)	$/lb
	oz	cal	g	g	g	g	mg	mg	g	g	g	g
SPECIALTY
BEYOND ORANGE CHICKEN (BOC)	4.75	440	200	22	5	0	0	810	47	5	15	13	$29.81

BEYOND ORANGE CHICKEN*	5.70	490	223	25	6	0	0	902	52	6	17	14

CHICKEN
ORANGE CHICKEN (OC)	5.70	490	210	23	5	0	80	820	51	2	19	25	$24.84

Difference**, BOC vs OC (%)	-	0	6%	7%	11%		-100%	10%	3%	178%	-12%	-42%	20%

*Beyond Orange Chicken scaled up to 5.7 oz portion size.
**on an equal weight basis.

https://www.pandaexpress.com/nutr...nformation (27 sep 2022)

Meat alternative? Gee, wonder what that is. OH, THAT'S RIGHT. Beans and grains. Just like the Indians have been eating for centuries in their largely vegan diet.

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Pojokunam

Sep 29, 2022 12:23 PM

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PojokunamSep 29, 2022 12:23 PM

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Quote from DavidB4183

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Panda is not vegetarian friendly. Maybe only steamed rice, if at all, is "vegetarian"

Beyond Orange Chicken, white rice, and chow mein are all vegan at Panda Express.

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funny4life

Sep 29, 2022 12:34 PM

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funny4lifeSep 29, 2022 12:34 PM

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Quote from Psygnius

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Damn, there's a lot of hate for meat-alternative products in this thread. Yeah, it's more expensive, and doesn't taste exactly like meat. Generally, I do like eating real beef and chicken, but sometimes, I just want something with less cholesterol and less environmental impact than beef. Might not be the healthiest, especially on the sodium side, but it's still better than its meat counterpart. That's why I don't mind eating it once in a while.

In what way is it better than it's meat counterpart?

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FuschiaKnob3907

Sep 29, 2022 3:07 PM

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FuschiaKnob3907Sep 29, 2022 3:07 PM

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Quote from tiggard

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I loathe the 'beyond meat" wording. Just call it no meat. I've accidentally purchased something I wouldn't have bought because of this deception.

or just call it what it is. FAKE MEAT!

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FairHill2211

Sep 29, 2022 4:59 PM

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FairHill2211Sep 29, 2022 4:59 PM

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The texture is very similar to a McDonalds chicken mcnugget. I thought the flavor of the faux meat was fine, the sauce itself carries most of the flavor. This is a good option if you're looking for a lean meat. Since its fried and covered in sugar sauce, I doubt its healthy.

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Gammon

Sep 29, 2022 5:18 PM

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GammonSep 29, 2022 5:18 PM

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How do you get $22.30 worth of anything for free with this deal?

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