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 79 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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.
Cleanest full order: Classic Margherita Pizza, Large (2 slices) + Dasani Water, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Classic Margherita Pizza, Large (2 slices) | 2.0g |
| Lentil Soup | 2.0g |
| Sauteed Spinach | 2.0g |
| Creamy Tomato Soup | 2.0g |
| Bertucci Pizza, Large (2 slices) | 3.0g |
What to Avoid at Bertucci's
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Garlic Knots | 60.0g |
| Italian Chopped Salad | 26.0g |
| Tuscan Chicken Wings (8 pc) | 19.0g |
| Chicken Piccata | 18.0g |
| Caesar Salad | 13.0g |
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 79 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.2g 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?
Classic Margherita Pizza, Large (2 slices) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Bertucci's, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Bertucci's?
Garlic Knots is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Bertucci's, at an estimated 60.0g 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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