Jersey Mike's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Jersey Mike's cooks with: soybean and/or canola oil with ~25% olive oil (the olive oil blend on subs); no fryers. Across the 94 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Safest Orders at Jersey Mike's
| Pickle | 0.0g PUFA |
| Fountain Drink Small | 0.0g PUFA |
| Fountain Drink Medium | 0.0g PUFA |
| Fountain Drink Large | 0.0g PUFA |
| Bottled Water | 0.0g PUFA |
What to Avoid at Jersey Mike's
| The Original Italian (Giant) | 24.0g PUFA |
| #10 Tuna Fish (Regular) | 13.0g PUFA |
| #13 The Original Italian (Regular) | 12.0g PUFA |
| #2 Jersey Shore's Favorite (Regular) | 11.0g PUFA |
| #5 The Super Sub Giant | 11.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Jersey Mike's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Jersey Mike's cooks with: soybean and/or canola oil with ~25% olive oil (the olive oil blend on subs); no fryers. Across the 94 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Jersey Mike's cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean and/or canola oil with ~25% olive oil (the olive oil blend on subs); no fryers. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Jersey Mike's use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Jersey Mike's cooks with soybean and/or canola oil with ~25% olive oil (the olive oil blend on subs); no fryers, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Jersey Mike's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Jersey Mike's cooks with soybean and/or canola oil with ~25% olive oil (the olive oil blend on subs); no fryers, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Jersey Mike's?
Pickle is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Jersey Mike's, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Jersey Mike's?
The Original Italian (Giant) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Jersey Mike's, at an estimated 24.0g 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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