Bertucci's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Bertucci's cooks with: olive oil (pizza dough, sautéed dishes), soybean/canola blend (frying, dressings), butter (cream pastas). Across the 78 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Bertucci's
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 |
|---|---|
| Tiramisu | 0.7g |
| Lentil Soup | 0.9g |
| Spaghetti Pomodoro | 1.2g |
| Italian Sausage Soup | 1.5g |
| Shrimp Rossini | 1.7g |
What to Avoid at Bertucci's
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Italian Chopped Salad | 32.7g |
| Bertucci's Sampler | 28.5g |
| Mozzarella Fritta | 21.6g |
| Caesar Salad | 20.5g |
| Kids Crispy Chicken Bites with Rigatoni & Sauce | 13.0g |
Every Bertucci's item, ranked
All 78 items we have for Bertucci's, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Dasani Water | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Tiramisu | 0.7g |
| Lentil Soup | 0.9g |
| Spaghetti Pomodoro | 1.2g |
| Limoncello Mascarpone Cake | 1.4g |
| Italian Sausage Soup | 1.5g |
| Kids Cheese Pizza | 1.6g |
| Shrimp Rossini | 1.7g |
| Sauteed Spinach | 2.0g |
| Creamy Tomato Soup | 2.0g |
| Kids Pepperoni Pizza | 2.0g |
| Classic Margherita Pizza, Large (2 slices) | 2.2g |
| Bertucci Pizza, Large (2 slices) | 2.7g |
| Four Cheese Ravioli | 2.8g |
| Roasted Eggplant Pomodoro | 3.0g |
| Pan Sauteed Mussels | 3.0g |
| Insalata | 3.0g |
| Roasted Rosemary Potatoes | 3.0g |
| Classic Bruschetta & Burrata | 3.0g |
| Fettuccine Alfredo | 3.1g |
| Sporkie Pizza, Large (2 slices) | 3.4g |
| Ultimate Bertucci Pizza, Large (2 slices) | 3.6g |
| Roasted Vegetable Pizza, Large (2 slices) | 3.9g |
| Fire-Roasted Tuscan Vegetables | 3.9g |
| Grilled Salmon | 4.0g |
| Polpette Calzone | 4.0g |
| Farmhouse Salad | 4.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Marsala | 4.0g |
| Kids Cheese Tortellini | 4.0g |
| Kids Cheese Ravioli | 4.0g |
| Grilled Shrimp Risotto Formaggi | 4.0g |
| Mushroom & Prosciutto Risotto | 4.0g |
| Kids Macaroni & Cheese | 4.0g |
| Traditional Cannoli | 4.0g |
| Five-Layer Chocolate Cake | 4.0g |
| Roasted Vegetables Calzone | 4.1g |
| Oven-Roasted Broccoli | 4.3g |
| Spaghetti & Meat Sauce | 4.5g |
| Meatballs | 4.7g |
| Roasted Vegetables Pizza | 5.0g |
| Classic Margherita Pizza | 5.0g |
| Shrimp Scampi | 5.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad | 5.0g |
| Kids Spaghetti & Meatball | 5.0g |
| Antipasto | 5.0g |
| Lasagna Rustica | 6.0g |
| Double Dark Chocolate Cake | 6.0g |
| Bruschetta & Burrata Pizza | 6.0g |
| Cheese Pizza (custom) | 6.0g |
| Fig & Prosciutto Pizza | 6.0g |
| Baked Chicken Gratinati | 6.1g |
| Spinach & Artichoke Dip | 6.5g |
| Chicken Parmesan | 7.0g |
| Silano (Roasted Chicken & Broccoli Pizza) | 7.0g |
| Craft Your Own Calzone | 7.0g |
| 1-Topping Pizza (custom) | 7.0g |
| Spaghetti & Meatballs | 7.3g |
| Tuscan Chicken Wings (8 pc) | 7.8g |
| Rigatoni, Broccoli & Chicken | 8.0g |
| Bertucci Pizza | 8.0g |
| Sporkie Pizza | 8.0g |
| Meatballs Calzone | 8.0g |
| 2-Topping Pizza (custom) | 8.0g |
| Chicken Piccata | 8.2g |
| Chicken Bruschetta | 9.0g |
| Pucillo Pizza | 9.0g |
| Rigatoni Abruzzi | 9.2g |
| Spaghetti Aglio e Olio | 10.0g |
| Kids Crispy Chicken Bites with Seasonal Fruit | 10.5g |
| Garlic Knots | 10.7g |
| Kids Crispy Chicken Bites with Broccoli | 11.1g |
| Kids Crispy Chicken Bites with Rigatoni & Butter | 11.9g |
| Kids Crispy Chicken Bites with Rigatoni & Sauce | 13.0g |
| Caesar Salad | 20.5g |
| Mozzarella Fritta | 21.6g |
| Bertucci's Sampler | 28.5g |
| Italian Chopped Salad | 32.7g |
Frequently asked
Does Bertucci's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Bertucci's cooks with: olive oil (pizza dough, sautéed dishes), soybean/canola blend (frying, dressings), butter (cream pastas). Across the 78 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Bertucci's cook with?
Our research indicates: olive oil (pizza dough, sautéed dishes), soybean/canola blend (frying, dressings), butter (cream pastas). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Bertucci's use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Bertucci's cooks with olive oil (pizza dough, sautéed dishes), soybean/canola blend (frying, dressings), butter (cream pastas), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Bertucci's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Bertucci's cooks with olive oil (pizza dough, sautéed dishes), soybean/canola blend (frying, dressings), butter (cream pastas), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Bertucci's?
Tiramisu is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Bertucci's, at an estimated 0.7g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Bertucci's?
Italian Chopped Salad is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Bertucci's, at an estimated 32.7g 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. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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