How much seed oil is in McAlister's Deli's food?
McAlister's Deli averages an estimated 10.9g of seed oil PUFA per menu item, about 2.7 days of the 4g daily goal many people in the seed oil free community aim for, in one average item. Method and grade scale on the methodology page.
What McAlister's Deli cooks with
Soybean oil — primary source in mayo, Thousand Island dressing, ranch dressing, and nacho cheese; confirmed in McAlister's allergen/ingredient disclosures
The 10 highest seed oil items we measured
Estimated PUFA grams per listed serving, from published nutrition data and the disclosed or assumed cooking oil:
| Item | Est. PUFA |
|---|---|
| Spicy Green Chili Aioli Pork Nachos | 58.4g |
| Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad | 44.7g |
| Honey BBQ Pork Nachos | 42.6g |
| Caesar Salad | 42.4g |
| Spicy Green Chili Aioli Pork Spud | 39g |
| Spicy Turkey Melt (12-inch) | 37.4g |
| Cuban Sandwich (12-inch) | 33.6g |
| Black Angus King Club | 31.6g |
| Ultimate Nachos | 29.9g |
| BLT + Avocado | 29.6g |
If you end up here anyway
The lowest estimated seed oil orders we track at McAlister's Deli:
| Item | Est. PUFA |
|---|---|
| Kids Spud | 0.8g |
| Kids Auntie Anne's Mini Pretzel Dogs | 1g |
| Garden Salad | 1g |
The fine print
These are estimates, not lab measurements, and preparation varies by location. Full detail for every item is on the McAlister's Deli report card. See who else graded D or F on the F List, or the whole field on the Seed Oil Index.