Aurelio's Pizza Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Aurelio's Pizza cooks with: Soybean oil (dough, frying); dairy fat dominant in cheese items. Across the 93 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
Safest Orders at Aurelio's Pizza
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: Citrus Salad - Small + Water, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Buffalo | 0.0g |
| Marinara | 0.5g |
| Citrus Salad - Small | 3.0g |
| Fresh Spinach Salad - Small | 3.0g |
| Dinner Salad - Small | 3.0g |
What to Avoid at Aurelio's Pizza
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Stuffed Pizza - Large (15") | 24.0g |
| Thin Crust Cheese Pizza - Fiesta (18") | 22.0g |
| Bleu Cheese | 20.5g |
| Create-Your-Own Calabrese - Large | 20.0g |
| Thick Crust Cheese Pizza - Large (15") | 20.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Aurelio's Pizza use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Aurelio's Pizza cooks with: Soybean oil (dough, frying); dairy fat dominant in cheese items. Across the 93 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 Aurelio's Pizza cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean oil (dough, frying); dairy fat dominant in cheese items. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Aurelio's Pizza use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Aurelio's Pizza cooks with Soybean oil (dough, frying); dairy fat dominant in cheese items, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Aurelio's Pizza seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Aurelio's Pizza cooks with Soybean oil (dough, frying); dairy fat dominant in cheese items, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Aurelio's Pizza?
Buffalo is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Aurelio's Pizza, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Aurelio's Pizza?
Stuffed Pizza - Large (15") is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Aurelio's Pizza, at an estimated 24.0g 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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