Bruegger's Bagels Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Plain Bagel | 1.0g PUFA |
| Everything Bagel | 1.0g PUFA |
| Asiago Parmesan Bagel | 1.0g PUFA |
| Cinnamon Raisin Bagel | 1.0g PUFA |
| Bagel with Plain Cream Cheese | 1.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Tarragon Chicken Salad Sandwich | 12.0g PUFA |
| Double-Stack Egg Sandwich | 9.0g PUFA |
| Tuna Salad Bagel | 8.0g PUFA |
| Sausage Egg & Cheese | 7.0g PUFA |
| BLT with Mayo | 7.0g PUFA |
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 36 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.8g 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.
What is the safest thing to order at Bruegger's Bagels?
Plain Bagel is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Bruegger's Bagels, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Bruegger's Bagels?
Tarragon Chicken Salad Sandwich is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Bruegger's Bagels, at an estimated 12.0g 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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