Buca di Beppo Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Buca di Beppo cooks with: Cooks with an olive oil blend (olive cut with soybean/canola); fried appetizers in soybean oil; garlic bread brushed with garlic-infused olive oil blend. Portions are family-style; values below are per single serving.. Across the 37 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Buca di Beppo
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: Margherita Pizza (per serving), 1.8g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Mozzarella Caprese (per serving) | 1.5g |
| Margherita Pizza (per serving) | 1.8g |
| Ravioli al Pomodoro (per serving) | 2.1g |
| Bruschetta (per serving) | 2.4g |
| Spaghetti Marinara (per serving) | 2.7g |
What to Avoid at Buca di Beppo
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chicken Parmigiana (per serving) | 30.7g |
| Eggplant Parmigiana (per serving) | 19.6g |
| Apple Gorgonzola Salad (per serving) | 19.0g |
| Veal Parmigiana (per serving) | 14.0g |
| Chopped Antipasti Salad (per serving) | 13.7g |
Every Buca di Beppo item, ranked
All 37 items we have for Buca di Beppo, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Garlic Bread (per serving) | 0.6g |
| Mozzarella Garlic Bread (per serving) | 0.7g |
| Mozzarella Caprese (per serving) | 1.5g |
| Margherita Pizza (per serving) | 1.8g |
| Ravioli al Pomodoro (per serving) | 2.1g |
| Bruschetta (per serving) | 2.4g |
| Homemade Cheesecake (per serving) | 2.6g |
| Spaghetti Marinara (per serving) | 2.7g |
| Garlic Mashed Potatoes (per serving) | 3.0g |
| Lasagna (per serving) | 3.3g |
| Italian Creme Cake (per serving) | 3.8g |
| Rosemary Potatoes (per serving) | 4.0g |
| Fried Calamari | 4.2g |
| Baked Ziti (per serving) | 4.5g |
| Chicken Limone (per serving) | 4.5g |
| Fettuccine Alfredo (per serving) | 4.5g |
| Chocolate Chip Cannoli (each) | 4.7g |
| Chicken Marsala (per serving) | 4.7g |
| Meatballs Side (per meatball) | 5.0g |
| Italian Sausage Side (per link) | 5.3g |
| Caesar Salad (per serving) | 6.2g |
| Chicken Saltimbocca | 7.0g |
| Linguine Frutti di Mare (per serving) | 7.0g |
| Baked Rigatoni (per serving) | 7.9g |
| Spaghetti with Meatballs (per serving) | 8.0g |
| Fried Mozzarella | 8.2g |
| Mixed Green Salad with Italian Dressing (per serving) | 8.4g |
| Tiramisu (per serving) | 8.8g |
| Green Beans (per serving) | 9.6g |
| Shrimp Fra Diavolo (per serving) | 10.6g |
| Italian Broccoli Romano (per serving) | 11.4g |
| Chicken Saltimbocca (per serving) | 12.0g |
| Chopped Antipasti Salad (per serving) | 13.7g |
| Veal Parmigiana (per serving) | 14.0g |
| Apple Gorgonzola Salad (per serving) | 19.0g |
| Eggplant Parmigiana (per serving) | 19.6g |
| Chicken Parmigiana (per serving) | 30.7g |
Frequently asked
Does Buca di Beppo use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Buca di Beppo cooks with: Cooks with an olive oil blend (olive cut with soybean/canola); fried appetizers in soybean oil; garlic bread brushed with garlic-infused olive oil blend. Portions are family-style; values below are per single serving.. Across the 37 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Buca di Beppo cook with?
Our research indicates: Cooks with an olive oil blend (olive cut with soybean/canola); fried appetizers in soybean oil; garlic bread brushed with garlic-infused olive oil blend. Portions are family-style; values below are per single serving.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Buca di Beppo use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Buca di Beppo cooks with Cooks with an olive oil blend (olive cut with soybean/canola); fried appetizers in soybean oil; garlic bread brushed with garlic-infused olive oil blend. Portions are family-style; values below are per single serving., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Buca di Beppo seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Buca di Beppo cooks with Cooks with an olive oil blend (olive cut with soybean/canola); fried appetizers in soybean oil; garlic bread brushed with garlic-infused olive oil blend. Portions are family-style; values below are per single serving., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Buca di Beppo?
Mozzarella Caprese (per serving) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Buca di Beppo, at an estimated 1.5g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Buca di Beppo?
Chicken Parmigiana (per serving) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Buca di Beppo, at an estimated 30.7g 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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