Bruegger's Bagels Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Bruegger's Bagels cooks with: Bagels are kettle-boiled and baked, not fried (low PUFA, 1-2g); cream cheese is dairy (very low); watch mayo-based salads and sandwich sauces (soybean oil).. Across the 99 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Bruegger's Bagels
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 |
|---|---|
| Asiago Parmesan Bagel | 0.2g |
| Jalapeño Cheddar Bagel | 0.3g |
| Bagel with Light Plain Cream Cheese | 0.4g |
| Bagel with Light Herb Garlic Cream Cheese | 0.4g |
| Turkey on Bagel | 0.4g |
What to Avoid at Bruegger's Bagels
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Western Brisket Sandwich | 20.7g |
| Western Breakfast Sandwich | 19.1g |
| Western Egg Sandwich | 19.1g |
| Double-Stack Egg Sandwich | 16.1g |
| Turkey Chipotle Sandwich | 15.6g |
Every Bruegger's Bagels item, ranked
All 99 items we have for Bruegger's Bagels, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Classic Cold Brew | 0.0g |
| Vanilla Cream Cold Brew | 0.0g |
| Mango Bay Breeze Juice Refresher | 0.0g |
| Hot Chocolate | 0.0g |
| Mango Sunrise Juice Refresher | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Caramel Iced Coffee | 0.0g |
| Caramel Cream Cold Brew | 0.0g |
| Chocolate Cream Cold Brew | 0.0g |
| Dragon Fruit Lemonade Juice Refresher | 0.0g |
| Dragon Fruit Energy Spritz Juice Refresher | 0.0g |
| Vanilla Iced Coffee | 0.0g |
| Mustard | 0.0g |
| Sriracha Sauce | 0.0g |
| Asiago Parmesan Bagel | 0.2g |
| Jalapeño Cheddar Bagel | 0.3g |
| Caramel Macchiato | 0.3g |
| Bagel with Light Plain Cream Cheese | 0.4g |
| Bagel with Light Herb Garlic Cream Cheese | 0.4g |
| Turkey on Bagel | 0.4g |
| Egg Bagel | 0.4g |
| Cappuccino | 0.4g |
| Ham on Bagel | 0.4g |
| Cafe Mocha | 0.5g |
| Cafe Latte | 0.5g |
| Bagel with Bacon Scallion Cream Cheese | 0.6g |
| Bagel with Plain Cream Cheese | 0.6g |
| Bagel with Garden Veggie Cream Cheese | 0.6g |
| Bagel with Jalapeño Cream Cheese | 0.6g |
| Bagel with Onion and Chive Cream Cheese | 0.6g |
| Bagel with Strawberry Cream Cheese | 0.6g |
| Twice-Baked Hash Browns | 0.6g |
| Rosemary Olive Oil Bagel | 0.6g |
| Bagel with Sriracha Honey Cream Cheese | 0.7g |
| Bagel with Honey Walnut Cream Cheese | 0.8g |
| Leonardo da Veggie Sandwich | 0.9g |
| Plain Bagel | 1.0g |
| Cinnamon Raisin Bagel | 1.0g |
| Pumpernickel Bagel | 1.0g |
| Fruity Cereal Pop | 1.0g |
| Onion Bagel | 1.0g |
| Whole Wheat Bagel | 1.0g |
| Cinnamon Sugar Bagel | 1.0g |
| Garlic Bagel | 1.0g |
| Blueberry Bagel | 1.0g |
| Hot Pastrami Sandwich | 1.1g |
| White Chocolate Egg Sugar Cookie | 1.2g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | 1.8g |
| Honey Grain Bagel | 2.0g |
| Sesame Bagel | 2.0g |
| Everything Bagel | 2.0g |
| Poppy Seed Bagel | 2.0g |
| Whole Wheat Everything Bagel | 2.0g |
| Maple French Toast Bagel | 2.2g |
| Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich | 2.4g |
| Egg & Cheese | 2.4g |
| Five Cheese Bagel | 2.6g |
| Chicken Caesar Salad | 2.7g |
| Smoked Salmon Bagel Sandwich | 3.0g |
| Sea Salt Kettle Chips | 3.0g |
| Egg, Cheese & Ham Breakfast Sandwich | 3.1g |
| Egg, Ham & Cheese | 3.1g |
| Herby Turkey Sandwich | 3.2g |
| Bagel with Butter | 3.4g |
| East Coast Pastrami Egg Sandwich | 3.4g |
| Cheesy Hash Brown Bagel | 3.4g |
| Pastrami, Egg & Swiss | 3.4g |
| Sundried Tomato Spread | 3.5g |
| Butter Blend | 3.5g |
| Brownie | 4.0g |
| Hummus Veg Out Sandwich | 4.0g |
| Egg, Cheese & Bacon Breakfast Sandwich | 4.1g |
| Egg, Bacon & Cheese | 4.1g |
| Egg, Turkey Sausage & Cheese | 4.4g |
| Turkey Club Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Bacon, Avocado, Tomato Egg White Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Pastrami Cobb Salad | 5.0g |
| Chipotle Mayo | 5.5g |
| Smokehouse Brisket Egg Sandwich | 5.6g |
| Blue Apple Salad | 5.7g |
| Egg, Cheese & Sausage Breakfast Sandwich | 5.8g |
| Sriracha Honey Sunrise Egg Sandwich | 5.8g |
| Egg, Sausage & Cheese | 5.8g |
| Egg Salad on Bagel | 6.0g |
| Farmhouse Egg Sandwich | 6.5g |
| Mayo | 6.5g |
| Bagel with Peanut Butter | 7.0g |
| Tuna Salad on Bagel | 8.0g |
| Vermonter Egg Sandwich | 8.9g |
| BLT with Mayo | 9.7g |
| BLT on Bagel | 9.7g |
| Turkey Sandwich on Bagel (with mayo) | 10.3g |
| Tarragon Chicken Salad Sandwich | 12.0g |
| Blueberry Muffin | 15.0g |
| Turkey Chipotle Sandwich | 15.6g |
| Double-Stack Egg Sandwich | 16.1g |
| Western Breakfast Sandwich | 19.1g |
| Western Egg Sandwich | 19.1g |
| Western Brisket Sandwich | 20.7g |
Frequently asked
Does Bruegger's Bagels use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Bruegger's Bagels cooks with: Bagels are kettle-boiled and baked, not fried (low PUFA, 1-2g); cream cheese is dairy (very low); watch mayo-based salads and sandwich sauces (soybean oil).. Across the 99 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Bruegger's Bagels cook with?
Our research indicates: Bagels are kettle-boiled and baked, not fried (low PUFA, 1-2g); cream cheese is dairy (very low); watch mayo-based salads and sandwich sauces (soybean oil).. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Bruegger's Bagels use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Bruegger's Bagels cooks with Bagels are kettle-boiled and baked, not fried (low PUFA, 1-2g); cream cheese is dairy (very low); watch mayo-based salads and sandwich sauces (soybean oil)., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Bruegger's Bagels seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Bruegger's Bagels cooks with Bagels are kettle-boiled and baked, not fried (low PUFA, 1-2g); cream cheese is dairy (very low); watch mayo-based salads and sandwich sauces (soybean oil)., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Bruegger's Bagels?
Asiago Parmesan Bagel is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Bruegger's Bagels, at an estimated 0.2g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Bruegger's Bagels?
Western Brisket Sandwich is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Bruegger's Bagels, at an estimated 20.7g 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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