Cafe Zupas Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Cafe Zupas cooks with: Canola oil in the vinaigrettes (6-8% saturated fat) and a canola/soybean blend in the soups; the sandwich spreads are soybean-oil mayo. The chain publishes nothing naming olive oil in its salads.. Across the 94 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Cafe Zupas
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: The Chris Creamy Tomato Soup + Vitamin Water XXX, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Spindrift Raspberry Lime | 0.0g |
| Olipop Orange Cream | 0.0g |
| French Baguette Bread | 0.0g |
| Olipop Strawberry Vanilla | 0.0g |
| Premium Chocolate Dipped Strawberry | 0.0g |
What to Avoid at Cafe Zupas
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chicken Pesto Sandwich (White) | 21.0g |
| BBQ Brisket Sandwich (White) | 21.0g |
| Chicken Pesto Sandwich (Wheat) | 20.6g |
| BBQ Brisket Sandwich (Wheat) | 19.4g |
| Italian Club Sandwich (White) | 19.1g |
Every Cafe Zupas item, ranked
All 94 items we have for Cafe Zupas, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fresh Fruit Cup | 0.0g |
| Spindrift Raspberry Lime | 0.0g |
| Health Ade Pink Lady Apple Kombucha | 0.0g |
| Olipop Orange Cream | 0.0g |
| Olipop Root Beer | 0.0g |
| French Baguette Bread | 0.0g |
| Gold Peak Sweet Tea | 0.0g |
| Olipop Strawberry Vanilla | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Vitamin Water XXX | 0.0g |
| Premium Chocolate Dipped Strawberry | 0.0g |
| Honey Cilantro Glaze | 0.0g |
| Red Pepper Hummus | 0.5g |
| Tzatziki | 0.5g |
| Chickpea & Vegetable Soup (Half) | 0.5g |
| Crispy Marshmallow Bar | 0.8g |
| Chicken Noodle Soup (Half) | 0.9g |
| Chickpea & Vegetable Soup (Large) | 1.1g |
| Mushroom Bisque (Half) | 1.2g |
| Golden Curry Soup (Half) | 1.5g |
| Southwest Potato & Green Chili Soup (Half) | 1.7g |
| Chicken Noodle Soup (Large) | 1.8g |
| Lobster Bisque (Half) | 1.9g |
| Chicken Enchilada Chili (Half) | 2.1g |
| Baked Lays Chips | 2.3g |
| Creme Brulee Cheesecake | 2.5g |
| Mushroom Bisque (Large) | 2.5g |
| Golden Curry Soup (Large) | 2.6g |
| Wisconsin Cauliflower Soup (Half) | 2.8g |
| The Chris Creamy Tomato Soup (Half) | 2.9g |
| Mangoberry Salad (Half) | 2.9g |
| Mangoberry Salad (Large) | 2.9g |
| Chocolate Duo Apple Cup | 3.0g |
| Golden Spice Apple Cup | 3.0g |
| Mixed Soup | 3.0g |
| Iconic Chocolate Chip Cookie | 3.0g |
| Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cup | 3.0g |
| Southwest Potato & Green Chili Soup (Large) | 3.1g |
| Tomato Basil Soup (Half) | 3.4g |
| Lobster Bisque (Large) | 3.7g |
| Chicken Enchilada Chili (Large) | 3.8g |
| Broccoli Cheddar Soup | 4.0g |
| Mango Tango Cookie | 4.0g |
| Chocolate Chunk Cookie | 4.0g |
| Kids Combo | 4.0g |
| Chocolate Layer Cake | 4.0g |
| Veggie Crunch Sandwich | 4.0g |
| Birthday Blondie | 4.0g |
| Fudge Fix Brownie | 4.0g |
| Hot Honey Cottage Cheese Bowl | 4.0g |
| Golden Curry Bowl | 4.6g |
| Nuts About Berries Salad (Half) | 4.8g |
| Nuts About Berries Salad (Large) | 4.8g |
| Brownie | 5.0g |
| Mediterranean Chicken Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Ham & Provolone Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Wisconsin Cauliflower Soup (Large) | 5.2g |
| The Chris Creamy Tomato Soup (Large) | 5.3g |
| BBQ Chicken Salad (Half) | 5.3g |
| BBQ Chicken Salad (Large) | 5.4g |
| California Cobb Salad (Half) | 5.6g |
| Chipotle Glazed Salad (Half) | 6.0g |
| Chipotle Glazed Salad (Large) | 6.7g |
| Steak & Blue Cheese Sandwich | 7.0g |
| Miss Vickies Sea Salt & Vinegar Chips | 7.0g |
| Tomato Basil Soup (Large) | 7.1g |
| Strawberry Harvest Salad (Half) | 7.3g |
| Strawberry Harvest Salad (Large) | 7.6g |
| Southwest Harvest Salad | 8.0g |
| Southwest Avocado Bowl | 8.6g |
| Power Bowl | 8.8g |
| Nourish Bowl | 8.9g |
| BLT with Avocado Sandwich | 9.0g |
| California Cobb Salad (Large) | 9.3g |
| Mediterranean Bowl | 9.6g |
| Thai Steak Noodle Salad | 10.0g |
| Chinese Chicken Salad | 10.0g |
| Avocado Caesar Salad | 10.0g |
| Turkey Bacon Avocado Sandwich (Wheat) | 13.3g |
| Turkey Bacon Avocado Sandwich (White) | 13.7g |
| Honey Bacon Club Sandwich (Wheat) | 14.0g |
| Turkey Avocado Club Sandwich (Wheat) | 14.0g |
| Honey Bacon Club Sandwich (White) | 14.4g |
| Brisket Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Wheat) | 14.9g |
| Brisket Grilled Cheese Sandwich (White) | 15.3g |
| Turkey Avocado Club Sandwich (White) | 15.6g |
| Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Wheat) | 16.4g |
| Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich (White) | 17.9g |
| Italian Club Sandwich (Wheat) | 18.7g |
| Italian Club Sandwich (White) | 19.1g |
| BBQ Brisket Sandwich (Wheat) | 19.4g |
| Chicken Pesto Sandwich (Wheat) | 20.6g |
| Chicken Pesto Sandwich (White) | 21.0g |
| BBQ Brisket Sandwich (White) | 21.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Cafe Zupas use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Cafe Zupas cooks with: Canola oil in the vinaigrettes (6-8% saturated fat) and a canola/soybean blend in the soups; the sandwich spreads are soybean-oil mayo. The chain publishes nothing naming olive oil in its salads.. Across the 94 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Cafe Zupas cook with?
Our research indicates: Canola oil in the vinaigrettes (6-8% saturated fat) and a canola/soybean blend in the soups; the sandwich spreads are soybean-oil mayo. The chain publishes nothing naming olive oil in its salads.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Cafe Zupas use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Cafe Zupas cooks with Canola oil in the vinaigrettes (6-8% saturated fat) and a canola/soybean blend in the soups; the sandwich spreads are soybean-oil mayo. The chain publishes nothing naming olive oil in its salads., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Cafe Zupas seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Cafe Zupas cooks with Canola oil in the vinaigrettes (6-8% saturated fat) and a canola/soybean blend in the soups; the sandwich spreads are soybean-oil mayo. The chain publishes nothing naming olive oil in its salads., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Cafe Zupas?
Spindrift Raspberry Lime is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Cafe Zupas, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Cafe Zupas?
Chicken Pesto Sandwich (White) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Cafe Zupas, at an estimated 21.0g 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. 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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