Bertucci's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Bertucci's cooks with: soybean and canola oil. Across the 104 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.9g 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 |
|---|---|
| Lentil Soup | 0.9g |
| Spaghetti Pomodoro | 1.2g |
| Italian Sausage Soup | 1.5g |
| Shrimp Rossini | 1.7g |
| Creamy Tomato Soup | 2.0g |
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| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Italian Chopped Salad | 32.7g |
| Bertucci's Sampler | 28.5g |
| Mozzarella Fritta | 21.6g |
| Fried Cheesy Nuggets | 21.6g |
| Caesar Salad | 20.5g |
Every Bertucci's item, ranked
All 104 items we have for Bertucci's, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Dasani Water | 0.0g |
| Tiramisu | 0.7g |
| Lentil Soup | 0.9g |
| Pickles & Olives | 1.0g |
| Spaghetti Pomodoro | 1.2g |
| Limoncello Mascarpone Cake | 1.4g |
| Italian Sausage Soup | 1.5g |
| Kids Cheese Pizza | 1.6g |
| Shrimp Rossini | 1.7g |
| Creamy Tomato Soup | 2.0g |
| Sauteed Spinach | 2.0g |
| Kids Pepperoni Pizza | 2.0g |
| Side Insalata | 2.0g |
| Four Cheese Ravioli | 2.8g |
| Classic Bruschetta & Burrata | 3.0g |
| Pan Sauteed Mussels | 3.0g |
| Insalata | 3.0g |
| Roasted Eggplant Pomodoro | 3.0g |
| Roasted Rosemary Potatoes | 3.0g |
| Caprese Salad | 3.0g |
| Fettuccine Alfredo | 3.1g |
| Fire-Roasted Tuscan Vegetables | 3.9g |
| Grilled Salmon | 4.0g |
| Polpette Calzone | 4.0g |
| Farmhouse Salad | 4.0g |
| Mushroom & Prosciutto Risotto | 4.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Marsala | 4.0g |
| Grilled Shrimp Risotto Formaggi | 4.0g |
| Traditional Cannoli | 4.0g |
| Five-Layer Chocolate Cake | 4.0g |
| Kids Macaroni & Cheese | 4.0g |
| Kids Cheese Ravioli | 4.0g |
| Kids Cheese Tortellini | 4.0g |
| Carbonara | 4.0g |
| Fresh-Baked Chocolate Chip Cookie | 4.0g |
| Roasted Vegetables Calzone | 4.1g |
| Oven-Roasted Broccoli | 4.3g |
| Spaghetti & Meat Sauce | 4.5g |
| Meatballs | 4.7g |
| Antipasto | 5.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad | 5.0g |
| Roasted Vegetables Pizza | 5.0g |
| Classic Margherita Pizza | 5.0g |
| Shrimp Scampi | 5.0g |
| Kids Spaghetti & Meatball | 5.0g |
| Bourbon Steak Tips | 5.0g |
| Caprese Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Delicato Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Brownie | 5.0g |
| Lasagna Rustica | 6.0g |
| Double Dark Chocolate Cake | 6.0g |
| Fig & Prosciutto Pizza | 6.0g |
| Bruschetta & Burrata Pizza | 6.0g |
| Cheese Pizza (custom) | 6.0g |
| Nolio with Mushrooms Pizza | 6.0g |
| Garden Fresh Pizza | 6.0g |
| Fun Guy Pizza | 6.0g |
| Baked Ziti | 6.0g |
| Steak & Cheese Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Brownie Sundae | 6.0g |
| Baked Chicken Gratinati | 6.1g |
| Spinach & Artichoke Dip | 6.5g |
| Silano (Roasted Chicken & Broccoli Pizza) | 7.0g |
| 1-Topping Pizza (custom) | 7.0g |
| Craft Your Own Calzone | 7.0g |
| Chicken Parmesan | 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 |
| 2-Topping Pizza (custom) | 8.0g |
| Meatballs Calzone | 8.0g |
| Steakhouse Pizza | 8.0g |
| BBQ Chicken Pizza | 8.0g |
| Pretzel Logs | 8.0g |
| Chicken Piccata | 8.2g |
| Chicken Bruschetta | 9.0g |
| Pucillo Pizza | 9.0g |
| Spicy Pig Pizza | 9.0g |
| Ball Park Pizza | 9.0g |
| Buffalo Chicken Pizza | 9.0g |
| Salmon Bruschetta | 9.0g |
| Rigatoni Abruzzi | 9.2g |
| Spaghetti Aglio e Olio | 10.0g |
| Side Caesar | 10.0g |
| Bertucci's Burger | 10.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 10.0g |
| Kids Crispy Chicken Bites with Seasonal Fruit | 10.5g |
| Garlic Knots | 10.7g |
| Nashville Hot Pizza | 11.0g |
| Kids Crispy Chicken Bites with Broccoli | 11.1g |
| Kids Crispy Chicken Bites with Rigatoni & Butter | 11.9g |
| Eggplant Parmesan | 12.0g |
| Spicy Turkey Avocado Sandwich | 12.0g |
| Kids Crispy Chicken Bites with Rigatoni & Sauce | 13.0g |
| Jalapeno Poppers | 18.0g |
| Ricotta Dip & Bertucci's Chips | 20.0g |
| Caesar Salad | 20.5g |
| Mozzarella Fritta | 21.6g |
| Fried Cheesy Nuggets | 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: soybean and canola oil. Across the 104 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.9g 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 soybean and canola oil, 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 soybean and canola oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Bertucci's?
Spaghetti Pomodoro is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Bertucci's, at an estimated 1.2g 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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