What oil does The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill fry in?
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill fries in soybean oil.
In detail: The fryer and the pita bread run soybean oil, per the chain's own ingredient statements. The canola-and-olive blend plus extra virgin olive oil applies to the dressings, dips, hummus and marinades only, not to frying. Lamb/beef fat in the gyro meat.
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Build my orderThe Great Greek Mediterranean Grill at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | Yes |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | D (9.8 g average per item, 65 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Steak Skewer | 1.6g |
| Village Salad (no lettuce) | 2.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Salad | 2.0g |
| Chicken Skewer | 2.2g |
| Chicken Souvlaki (pita) | 3.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Build my orderWhy the frying oil matters
Most fast-food chains fry in seed oils like soybean, canola, corn, or a blend of them, which are high in polyunsaturated fat (PUFA). A handful still use beef tallow or other stable fats, which are far lower in PUFA. The oil a kitchen fries in is the single biggest driver of how much seed oil ends up on your plate. See the full breakdown on the The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.
Frequently asked
What oil does The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill fry in?
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill fries in soybean oil. In detail: The fryer and the pita bread run soybean oil, per the chain's own ingredient statements. The canola-and-olive blend plus extra virgin olive oil applies to the dressings, dips, hummus and marinades only, not to frying. Lamb/beef fat in the gyro meat.
Does The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill use seed oils?
Yes. The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill fries in soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is D, about 9.8 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Our notes: The fryer and the pita bread run soybean oil, per the chain's own ingredient statements. The canola-and-olive blend plus extra virgin olive oil applies to the dressings, dips, hummus and marinades only, not to frying. Lamb/beef fat in the gyro meat.
Does The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill fries in soybean oil. If you have a peanut allergy, ask the restaurant directly, because oils and suppliers can vary by location.
What is the lowest seed oil order at The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill?
Steak Skewer (1.6 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Village Salad (no lettuce) (2.0 g) and Grilled Chicken Salad (2.0 g).
Which The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill item has the most seed oil?
Salmon Plate, at about 30.6 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.