Straw Hat Pizza Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Straw Hat Pizza cooks with: Soybean oil (allergen disclosure flags soy on nearly all items; standard for CA pizza chains in dough, sauce, and frying). Across the 94 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Safest Orders at Straw Hat Pizza
| 20 oz Soft Drink | 0.0g PUFA |
| 2-Liter Soda | 0.0g PUFA |
| Pasta (marinara) | 2.0g PUFA |
| Burger Patty Only (No Bun) | 2.0g PUFA |
| BBQ Chicken Pizza (2 slices, medium original) | 3.0g PUFA |
What to Avoid at Straw Hat Pizza
| Cheese Pizza (Extra Large) | 20.0g PUFA |
| Meat-E-Or Master Pizza (Large) | 19.0g PUFA |
| The Works Master Pizza (Large) | 18.0g PUFA |
| Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza (Large) | 17.0g PUFA |
| Boneless Chicken Wings (12 pc) | 17.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Straw Hat Pizza use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Straw Hat Pizza cooks with: Soybean oil (allergen disclosure flags soy on nearly all items; standard for CA pizza chains in dough, sauce, and frying). Across the 94 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Straw Hat Pizza cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean oil (allergen disclosure flags soy on nearly all items; standard for CA pizza chains in dough, sauce, and frying). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Straw Hat Pizza use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Straw Hat Pizza cooks with Soybean oil (allergen disclosure flags soy on nearly all items; standard for CA pizza chains in dough, sauce, and frying), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Straw Hat Pizza seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Straw Hat Pizza cooks with Soybean oil (allergen disclosure flags soy on nearly all items; standard for CA pizza chains in dough, sauce, and frying), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Straw Hat Pizza?
20 oz Soft Drink is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Straw Hat Pizza, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Straw Hat Pizza?
Cheese Pizza (Extra Large) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Straw Hat Pizza, at an estimated 20.0g 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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