Blimpie Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Blimpie cooks with: Soybean oil (mayo, most dressings, oil & vinegar blend); canola oil secondary in some wraps/breads. Across the 81 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
Safest Orders at Blimpie
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: Fresh Garden Salad + Water, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ | 0.0g |
| Garden Veggie Salad | 3.0g |
| Fresh Garden Salad | 3.0g |
| Veggie Sub (6 inch) | 5.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Salad | 5.0g |
What to Avoid at Blimpie
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Tuna Sub (6 inch) | 13.0g |
| Caesar | 13.0g |
| Chicken Cheddar Bacon Ranch Hot Sub (Large 12") | 12.0g |
| Buffalo Chicken Panini Sub (Large 12") | 12.0g |
| Buttermilk Ranch | 12.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Blimpie use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Blimpie cooks with: Soybean oil (mayo, most dressings, oil & vinegar blend); canola oil secondary in some wraps/breads. Across the 81 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Blimpie cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean oil (mayo, most dressings, oil & vinegar blend); canola oil secondary in some wraps/breads. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Blimpie use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Blimpie cooks with Soybean oil (mayo, most dressings, oil & vinegar blend); canola oil secondary in some wraps/breads, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Blimpie seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Blimpie cooks with Soybean oil (mayo, most dressings, oil & vinegar blend); canola oil secondary in some wraps/breads, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Blimpie?
Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Blimpie, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Blimpie?
Tuna Sub (6 inch) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Blimpie, at an estimated 13.0g 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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