Fazoli's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Fazoli's cooks with: Soybean oil (pasta sauces, frying); butter-margarine blend on breadsticks (margarine = soybean-based). Primary PUFA driver: soybean oil (fraction 0.55); breadstick butter component (fraction 0.05).. Across the 66 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Safest Orders at Fazoli's
| Italian Lemon Ice | 0.0g PUFA |
| Soft Drink | 0.0g PUFA |
| Iced Tea | 0.0g PUFA |
| Lemonade | 0.0g PUFA |
| Bottled Water | 0.0g PUFA |
What to Avoid at Fazoli's
| Whole Pepperoni Pizza | 20.0g PUFA |
| 10 Boneless Wings | 19.0g PUFA |
| 12 Signature Garlic Breadsticks | 18.0g PUFA |
| Whole Cheese Pizza | 18.0g PUFA |
| Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad | 18.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Fazoli's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Fazoli's cooks with: Soybean oil (pasta sauces, frying); butter-margarine blend on breadsticks (margarine = soybean-based). Primary PUFA driver: soybean oil (fraction 0.55); breadstick butter component (fraction 0.05).. Across the 66 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Fazoli's cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean oil (pasta sauces, frying); butter-margarine blend on breadsticks (margarine = soybean-based). Primary PUFA driver: soybean oil (fraction 0.55); breadstick butter component (fraction 0.05).. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Fazoli's use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Fazoli's cooks with Soybean oil (pasta sauces, frying); butter-margarine blend on breadsticks (margarine = soybean-based). Primary PUFA driver: soybean oil (fraction 0.55); breadstick butter component (fraction 0.05)., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Fazoli's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Fazoli's cooks with Soybean oil (pasta sauces, frying); butter-margarine blend on breadsticks (margarine = soybean-based). Primary PUFA driver: soybean oil (fraction 0.55); breadstick butter component (fraction 0.05)., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Fazoli's?
Italian Lemon Ice is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Fazoli's, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Fazoli's?
Whole Pepperoni Pizza is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Fazoli's, at an estimated 20.0g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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