Panda Express Smartwater

Smartwater is the premium bottled water at Panda Express: zero calories, zero sugar, stocked nationally. It sits alongside Dasani as one of two drinks here that add nothing whatsoever to a meal.

Vapor distilled water with electrolytes added for taste, in the tall bottle the brand is known for. The difference from standard bottled water is the mineral profile and the price point rather than anything nutritional, since both carry zero calories.

The value of a zero calorie drink on this menu is easy to quantify. Ordering water instead of sweet tea at 410 calories saves more than any food swap available, more even than choosing Super Greens at 130 calories over Fried Rice at 620. It is the cheapest calorie decision in the building.

It suits anyone who wants water in a sealed bottle for a takeout order or a car journey. Pair it with anything, particularly the sodium heavy wok dishes where hydration matters more than flavor. Bottled pricing is set by each store; the full drinks range is on the Panda Express drinks menu.