Cafe Zupas Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Fresh Fruit Cup | 0.0g PUFA |
| Baguette (side) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Chicken Noodle Soup | 3.0g PUFA |
| Tomato Basil Bisque Soup | 4.0g PUFA |
| Lobster Bisque Soup | 4.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Thai Steak Noodle Salad | 10.0g PUFA |
| Chinese Chicken Salad | 10.0g PUFA |
| Nuts About Berries Salad | 9.0g PUFA |
| Harvest Salad | 9.0g PUFA |
| Turkey Bacon Avocado Sandwich | 9.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Cafe Zupas use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Cafe Zupas cooks with: Canola/soybean oil blend used in soups and dressings; sandwiches contain mayo (soybean-based); olive oil used in some salads. Across the 20 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Cafe Zupas cook with?
Our research indicates: Canola/soybean oil blend used in soups and dressings; sandwiches contain mayo (soybean-based); olive oil used in some salads. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Cafe Zupas?
Fresh Fruit Cup 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?
Thai Steak Noodle Salad is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Cafe Zupas, at an estimated 10.0g 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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