Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe cooks with: Soybean oil (bread toasting); canola oil dressings; real butter on some toasted items. Across the 73 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Safest Orders at Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe
| Pickle Spear | 0.0g PUFA |
| Pickles | 0.0g PUFA |
| Fountain Soda | 0.0g PUFA |
| Unsweet Tea | 0.0g PUFA |
| Sweet Tea | 0.0g PUFA |
What to Avoid at Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe
| Supreme Pizza (personal) | 12.0g PUFA |
| Tuna Melt (toasted) | 11.0g PUFA |
| Chicken Bacon Ranch (toasted) | 10.0g PUFA |
| Pepperoni Pizza (personal) | 10.0g PUFA |
| Asiago Caesar Salad | 10.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe cooks with: Soybean oil (bread toasting); canola oil dressings; real butter on some toasted items. Across the 73 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean oil (bread toasting); canola oil dressings; real butter on some toasted items. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe cooks with Soybean oil (bread toasting); canola oil dressings; real butter on some toasted items, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe cooks with Soybean oil (bread toasting); canola oil dressings; real butter on some toasted items, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe?
Pickle Spear is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe?
Supreme Pizza (personal) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe, at an estimated 12.0g 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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