Nick the Greek Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Nick the Greek cooks with: canola oil (estimated). Across the 67 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Nick the Greek
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.
Cleanest full order: Prasini Salad + Bottled Water, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Avgolemono Soup | 1.0g |
| Halloumi Pita | 2.7g |
| Prasini Salad | 3.0g |
| Souvlaki Plate (chicken) | 4.0g |
| Souvlaki Plate (pork) | 4.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Nick the Greek
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chicken Gyro (pita) | 31.7g |
| Chocolate Greek Donuts (Loukoumades) | 29.2g |
| Chicken Souvlaki Pita | 28.3g |
| Combo Gyro (beef/lamb pita) | 27.0g |
| Mediterranean Steak Bowl | 25.4g |
Every Nick the Greek item, ranked
All 67 items we have for Nick the Greek, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Rice Pilaf | 0.0g |
| Basmati Rice | 0.0g |
| Froyo (plain) | 0.0g |
| Tzatziki Sauce | 0.0g |
| Spicy Yogurt Sauce | 0.0g |
| Feta Sauce | 0.0g |
| Bottled Water | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Harissa | 0.0g |
| Tzatziki & Pita | 1.0g |
| Avgolemono Soup | 1.0g |
| Yogurt With Honey | 1.0g |
| Chimichurri | 1.0g |
| Halloumi Cheese (3) | 1.0g |
| Lemon Potatoes | 2.0g |
| Hummus | 2.0g |
| Halloumi Cheese (6) | 2.0g |
| Toum | 2.5g |
| Pita Bread | 2.7g |
| Halloumi Pita | 2.7g |
| Prasini Salad | 3.0g |
| Froyo Dubai Chocolate | 3.0g |
| Souvlaki Plate (chicken) | 4.0g |
| Souvlaki Plate (pork) | 4.0g |
| Pork Souvlaki Pita | 4.0g |
| Frozen Yogurt with Chocolate Shell | 4.0g |
| Greek Salad | 4.4g |
| Beef/Lamb Gyro Plate | 5.0g |
| Pork Gyro Plate | 5.0g |
| Chicken Gyro Plate | 5.0g |
| Mediterranean Bowl | 5.0g |
| Gyro Salad | 5.0g |
| Chopped Salad | 7.0g |
| Greek Burger | 7.2g |
| Chicken Gyro Bowl | 7.9g |
| Spanakopita (spinach pie) | 9.4g |
| Greek Fries (Side) | 9.5g |
| Loaded Fries (gyro meat + tzatziki) | 10.0g |
| Veggie Pita | 10.2g |
| Fries | 10.8g |
| Seasoned Fries | 10.8g |
| French Fries | 10.8g |
| Side Greek Salad | 11.3g |
| Classic Gyro Bowl | 11.7g |
| Pork Gyro Bowl | 11.7g |
| Lamb Gyro Bowl | 11.7g |
| Baklava | 11.8g |
| Tahini Crunch Salad | 12.0g |
| Falafel Bowl | 13.1g |
| Steak Pita | 13.3g |
| Hummus & Pita | 13.5g |
| Falafel Pita | 14.2g |
| Mustard Sauce | 15.0g |
| Pork Gyro (pita) | 15.5g |
| Beefteki Pita | 15.9g |
| Greek Fries (Full) | 16.3g |
| Classic Gyro (pita) | 16.7g |
| Lamb Gyro (pita) | 16.7g |
| Beef/Lamb Gyro Pita | 16.7g |
| Loukoumades (honey donuts) | 22.2g |
| Loukoumades | 22.2g |
| Dubai Chocolate Greek Donuts (Loukoumades) | 24.1g |
| Mediterranean Steak Bowl | 25.4g |
| Combo Gyro (beef/lamb pita) | 27.0g |
| Chicken Souvlaki Pita | 28.3g |
| Chocolate Greek Donuts (Loukoumades) | 29.2g |
| Chicken Gyro (pita) | 31.7g |
Frequently asked
Does Nick the Greek use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Nick the Greek cooks with: canola oil (estimated). Across the 67 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Nick the Greek cook with?
Our research indicates: Canola or soybean oil for fries; olive oil on salads and rice; beef/lamb rendered fat in gyro meat; canola likely used for falafel frying. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Nick the Greek use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Nick the Greek cooks with canola oil (estimated), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Nick the Greek seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Nick the Greek cooks with canola oil (estimated), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Nick the Greek?
Halloumi Pita is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Nick the Greek, at an estimated 2.7g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Nick the Greek?
Chicken Gyro (pita) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Nick the Greek, at an estimated 31.7g 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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