Pita Pit Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Pita Pit cooks with: Highly refined soybean oil (confirmed; used in dressings, mayo-based sauces, chipotle mayo, Caesar dressing); canola oil (confirmed; hummus, tortilla base); grilled proteins cooked on shared grill with minimal added oil. Across the 89 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Safest Orders at Pita Pit
| Smoothie (fruit-based) | 0.0g PUFA |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g PUFA |
| Bottled Water | 0.0g PUFA |
| Orange Juice | 0.0g PUFA |
| Powerade | 0.0g PUFA |
What to Avoid at Pita Pit
| Falafel Pita | 15.0g PUFA |
| Falafel Rice Bowl | 12.0g PUFA |
| Chicken Club Pita | 9.0g PUFA |
| Bacon Cheeseburger Pita | 9.0g PUFA |
| BLT Pita | 9.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Pita Pit use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Pita Pit cooks with: Highly refined soybean oil (confirmed; used in dressings, mayo-based sauces, chipotle mayo, Caesar dressing); canola oil (confirmed; hummus, tortilla base); grilled proteins cooked on shared grill with minimal added oil. Across the 89 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Pita Pit cook with?
Our research indicates: Highly refined soybean oil (confirmed; used in dressings, mayo-based sauces, chipotle mayo, Caesar dressing); canola oil (confirmed; hummus, tortilla base); grilled proteins cooked on shared grill with minimal added oil. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Pita Pit use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Pita Pit cooks with Highly refined soybean oil (confirmed; used in dressings, mayo-based sauces, chipotle mayo, Caesar dressing); canola oil (confirmed; hummus, tortilla base); grilled proteins cooked on shared grill with minimal added oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Pita Pit seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Pita Pit cooks with Highly refined soybean oil (confirmed; used in dressings, mayo-based sauces, chipotle mayo, Caesar dressing); canola oil (confirmed; hummus, tortilla base); grilled proteins cooked on shared grill with minimal added oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Pita Pit?
Smoothie (fruit-based) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Pita Pit, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Pita Pit?
Falafel Pita is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Pita Pit, at an estimated 15.0g 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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See where Pita Pit lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch.