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Newk's Eatery Seed Oil Report Card

GradeD
Avg PUFA/item10.4g
Items analyzed141
Cooking oilSoybean/canola blend
From the chain92%

Based on our menu research, Newk's Eatery cooks with: soybean and canola oil. Across the 141 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).

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Safest Orders at Newk's Eatery

Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.

ItemPUFA
Pizza (Cheese, slice)0.2g
Pizza (Pepperoni, slice)0.8g
Margherita Pizza1.2g
Garden Salad (Half)1.3g
BBQ Chicken Pizza2.0g

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What to Avoid at Newk's Eatery

ItemPUFA
Pesto Pasta Chicken Caesar39.4g
The Italian Sandwich31.3g
Newk's Q Wrap31.2g
Newk's Q Pizza30.3g
Chipotle Shrimp Caesar Wrap29.9g

Every Newk's Eatery item, ranked

All 141 items we have for Newk's Eatery, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.

ItemPUFA
Fresh Fruit0.0g
Fountain Drink0.0g
Creole Mustard0.0g
Apple Sauce0.0g
Pizza (Cheese, slice)0.2g
Cookie0.7g
Pizza (Pepperoni, slice)0.8g
Margherita Pizza1.2g
Lay's Baked Potato Chips1.3g
Kid's Cheese Pizza1.3g
Garden Salad (Half)1.3g
Kid's Turkey & Cheese Sandwich1.8g
BBQ Chicken Pizza2.0g
Big Crispy2.0g
Mediterranean Pizza2.3g
Chicken Tortilla Soup Cup2.4g
Shrimp and Avocado Salad2.6g
Five Cheese Mac and Cheese2.6g
Kid's Pepperoni Pizza2.6g
Multigrain Sun Chips2.8g
Roast Beef on Croissant2.8g
Kid's Ham & Cheese Sandwich2.9g
Quinoa Salad3.0g
New York Cheesecake3.0g
Pepperjack and Crawfish Soup (Cup)3.3g
Turkey Breast on Croissant3.3g
Kid's Toasted Grilled Cheese Sandwich3.4g
Newk's Mesquite BBQ Kettle Chips3.5g
Newk's Jalapeno Kettle Chips3.5g
Newk's Original Kettle Chips3.5g
Broccoli Cheese Soup (cup)4.0g
Strawberry Fields Salad4.0g
Green Goddess Salad4.0g
Caramel Cake4.0g
Chocolate Cake4.0g
Red Velvet Cake4.0g
Strawberry Cake4.0g
Five Cheese Mac and Cheese (Half)4.1g
Kid's Five Cheese Mac & Cheese4.1g
Lobster and Crab Bisque Cup4.2g
Ham on Wheatberry4.2g
Roast Beef on Wheatberry4.3g
Turkey & Swiss Sandwich (Half)4.5g
Chicken Tortilla Soup Bowl4.7g
Turkey Breast on Wheatberry4.7g
Pepperoni Pizza4.8g
Roast Beef Sandwich (Half)4.8g
Ham on Croissant4.9g
Black and Bleu Salad5.0g
Newk's Steakhouse Salad5.0g
Ultimate Salad5.0g
Greek Salad5.1g
Coconut Vanilla Cake5.2g
Ham & Swiss Sandwich (Half)5.3g
Greek Salad (Half)5.3g
Potato Salad5.5g
Peanut Butter Crispy5.5g
Caesar Salad5.9g
Caesar Salad (Half)5.9g
Harvest Salad6.0g
Loaded Potato Soup (cup)6.2g
Pesto Chicken Sandwich (Half)6.2g
Pepperjack and Crawfish Soup (Bowl)6.6g
Shrimp Po Boy (Half)6.7g
Grilled Chicken Sandwich7.0g
Newk's Philly7.0g
Steak and Mushroom Pizza7.0g
Pasta Salad7.0g
Turkey Avocado Sandwich (Half)7.1g
Garden Salad7.2g
Supreme Pizza7.4g
Nacho Cheese Doritos7.7g
Steak Q Sandwich8.0g
Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza8.0g
Newk's Club Sandwich (Half)8.0g
Tomato Basil Soup (cup)8.2g
Newk's Favorite Salad8.2g
French Dip (Half)8.4g
Lobster and Crab Bisque Bowl8.5g
Ahi Tuna Salad9.0g
Turkey & Swiss Sandwich9.2g
Brownie9.3g
Roast Beef Sandwich9.6g
Pimiento Cheese Sandwich (Half)9.8g
Six Cheese Pimiento Mac with Bacon (Half)9.8g
BLT Sandwich10.0g
Uptown Salad10.0g
Kale Caesar Salad10.0g
Chicken Tortilla Soup Jumbo10.9g
Ham & Swiss Sandwich11.1g
Spicy Shrimp Pizza11.2g
Tomato Basil Soup (Bowl)11.4g
Cheetos11.7g
Portabella Veggie Sandwich11.8g
Sherry Vinaigrette12.0g
Pesto Chicken Sandwich12.1g
Shrimp Po Boy12.7g
Loaded Potato Soup (Bowl)12.7g
Newk's Chicken Salad Wrap12.8g
Newk's Favorite Sandwich13.0g
Chicken Salad Sandwich (Half)13.0g
Chicken Bacon Club (Half)13.1g
Tomato Basil Soup (Jumbo)13.3g
Pepperjack and Crawfish Soup (Jumbo)13.3g
Honey Mustard Dressing13.5g
Turkey Avocado Sandwich14.2g
Newk's Q Sandwich (Half)14.3g
Newk's Club Wrap15.7g
Salmon Caesar Salad15.9g
Newk's Club Sandwich16.2g
French Dip16.8g
Portabella Veggie Pizza17.2g
The Italian Sandwich (Half)17.3g
Lobster and Crab Bisque Jumbo17.3g
Ranch Dressing17.5g
Lemon Basil Vinaigrette18.3g
Caesar Dressing19.9g
Bleu Cheese Dressing20.4g
Pimiento Cheese Sandwich21.0g
Chicken Salad on Croissant21.4g
Newk's White BBQ Sauce22.0g
Balsamic Vinaigrette22.2g
Asian Chicken Salad22.4g
Chicken Salad on Wheatberry22.6g
Chicken Bacon Club22.7g
Loaded Potato Soup (Jumbo)22.8g
Pimiento Cheese on Wheatberry23.1g
Six Cheese Pimiento Mac with Bacon24.5g
Southern Salad24.5g
Newk's Double Club Sandwich24.8g
Cobb Salad27.1g
Chicken Salad Sandwich27.4g
Newk's Chicken Caesar Wrap27.8g
Newk's Q Sandwich28.7g
Greek Dressing28.8g
Chipotle Shrimp Caesar Wrap29.9g
Tuna Salad Sandwich29.9g
Newk's Q Pizza30.3g
Newk's Q Wrap31.2g
The Italian Sandwich31.3g
Pesto Pasta Chicken Caesar39.4g

Frequently asked

Does Newk's Eatery use seed oils?

Based on our menu research, Newk's Eatery cooks with: soybean and canola oil. Across the 141 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).

What oil does Newk's Eatery cook with?

Our research indicates: Soybean/canola blend (dressings, sandwich spreads, fryer oil). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.

Does Newk's Eatery use beef tallow?

No. Our research indicates Newk's Eatery cooks with soybean and canola oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.

Is Newk's Eatery seed oil free?

No. Our research indicates Newk's Eatery cooks with soybean and canola oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.

What is the safest thing to order at Newk's Eatery?

Pizza (Cheese, slice) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Newk's Eatery, at an estimated 0.2g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.

What should I avoid at Newk's Eatery?

Pesto Pasta Chicken Caesar is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Newk's Eatery, at an estimated 39.4g 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. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.

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