California Pizza Kitchen Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, California Pizza Kitchen cooks with: soybean oil (primary cooking/frying), olive oil (pizza dough, select dishes), butter (pastas). Across the 97 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at California Pizza Kitchen
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: Five Cheese & Fresh Tomato Pizza (half pizza, ~5 slices) + Iced Tea, 2.2g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fresh Strawberry Mango Cooler | 0.0g |
| Cucumber Reviver | 0.0g |
| Five Cheese & Fresh Tomato Pizza (half pizza, ~5 slices) | 2.2g |
| Wild Mushroom Pizza (half pizza, ~5 slices) | 2.5g |
| Traditional Cheese Pizza (Cauliflower Crust) | 2.6g |
What to Avoid at California Pizza Kitchen
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| The Charcuterie Salad | 53.4g |
| Avocado Club Egg Rolls | 48.0g |
| Cauliflower Steak Piccata | 35.0g |
| California Club Pizza | 27.0g |
| Spinach Artichoke Dip | 26.5g |
Every California Pizza Kitchen item, ranked
All 97 items we have for California Pizza Kitchen, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fresh Strawberry Mango Cooler | 0.0g |
| Sparkling Cranberry Cooler | 0.0g |
| Sparkling Berry-Lemon | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Cucumber Reviver | 0.0g |
| Five Cheese & Fresh Tomato Pizza (half pizza, ~5 slices) | 2.2g |
| Wild Mushroom Pizza (half pizza, ~5 slices) | 2.5g |
| Traditional Cheese Pizza (Cauliflower Crust) | 2.6g |
| Five Cheese + Fresh Tomato Pizza | 2.6g |
| Tortilla Soup | 2.9g |
| Traditional Cheesecake | 3.0g |
| Butternut Squash Soup | 3.0g |
| Key Lime Pie | 3.0g |
| Tiramisu | 3.0g |
| Wild Mushroom Pizza | 3.0g |
| Mini Butter Cake Flight | 3.3g |
| Butter Cake | 3.6g |
| Chicken Tortellini Soup | 4.0g |
| Caprese Salad | 4.0g |
| Chocolate Lava Cake | 4.0g |
| Lobster Bisque | 4.0g |
| Bruschetta Trio | 4.0g |
| Kids Grilled Cheese Sandwich | 4.0g |
| Kids Pasta with Tomato Sauce | 4.8g |
| Kids Pepperoni Pizza | 4.8g |
| BBQ Chicken Pizza (half pizza, ~5 slices) | 5.0g |
| White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie Sundae | 5.0g |
| Mediterranean Hummus Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Kids Cheese Pizza | 5.0g |
| Margherita Flatbread | 5.0g |
| Lemon Garlic Chicken | 5.0g |
| Lettuce Wraps | 5.4g |
| Vegetable Stir-Fry | 6.0g |
| Penne Arrabbiata | 6.0g |
| Roasted Veggie Pizza | 6.0g |
| Neapolitan Burrata Pizza | 6.0g |
| Ranch Dressing | 6.0g |
| The Original BBQ Chicken Pizza | 6.1g |
| Linguini with Clams | 7.0g |
| Shrimp Scampi Linguine | 7.0g |
| Hawaiian Pizza | 7.2g |
| California Veggie Pizza | 7.2g |
| Shrimp Scampi Zucchini | 7.5g |
| BBLT Sandwich | 7.6g |
| Lettuce Wraps with Chicken | 8.0g |
| West Coast Burger | 8.0g |
| Spicy Milano Pizza | 8.0g |
| Braised Short Rib Ragu | 8.0g |
| Tomato Bisque Soup | 8.6g |
| Kale Caesar Salad | 9.0g |
| Banh Mi Bowl | 9.0g |
| Truffle Fries | 9.0g |
| Santa Fe Bowl | 9.0g |
| Eggplant Parmesan | 9.0g |
| Thai Chicken Pizza (half pizza, ~5 slices) | 9.3g |
| Cedar Plank Salmon | 9.5g |
| Pepperoni Pizza (half pizza, ~5 slices) | 9.9g |
| Moroccan Chicken Salad | 10.0g |
| Mac and Cheese Bites | 10.0g |
| Spaghetti Bolognese | 10.6g |
| Muffaletta Sandwich | 10.8g |
| Thai Crunch Salad | 10.9g |
| Jambalaya Fettuccine | 11.0g |
| Thai Chicken Pizza | 11.2g |
| Kids Salad | 11.4g |
| Kung Pao Spaghetti | 11.8g |
| Pepperoni Pizza | 11.9g |
| Crispy Chinese Dumpling Salad | 12.0g |
| Banh Mi Chicken Sandwich | 12.8g |
| Burnt Ends BBQ Pizza | 12.8g |
| Banh Mi Ham Sandwich | 12.8g |
| Margherita Pizza (half pizza, ~5 slices) | 12.9g |
| Chicken Tenders & Fries | 13.0g |
| Mushroom Pepperoni Sausage Pizza | 13.1g |
| Salmon Piccata | 13.4g |
| Garlic Cream Fettuccine | 13.5g |
| Chicken Tequila Fettuccine | 13.7g |
| Classic Caesar Salad | 15.2g |
| Tostada Pizza | 15.3g |
| Margherita Pizza | 15.5g |
| Carne Asada Pizza | 15.5g |
| California Club Sandwich | 16.6g |
| BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad | 16.8g |
| Kids Chicken Tenders | 17.4g |
| California Cobb Salad | 18.3g |
| Spicy Chipotle Chicken Pizza | 18.9g |
| Sicilian Pizza | 20.1g |
| White Corn Guacamole + Chips | 21.1g |
| The Original Chopped Salad | 22.2g |
| Italian Chopped Salad | 22.2g |
| California Club Pizza (half pizza, ~5 slices) | 22.5g |
| Steakhouse Salad | 23.2g |
| Spinach Artichoke Dip | 26.5g |
| California Club Pizza | 27.0g |
| Cauliflower Steak Piccata | 35.0g |
| Avocado Club Egg Rolls | 48.0g |
| The Charcuterie Salad | 53.4g |
Frequently asked
Does California Pizza Kitchen use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, California Pizza Kitchen cooks with: soybean oil (primary cooking/frying), olive oil (pizza dough, select dishes), butter (pastas). Across the 97 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does California Pizza Kitchen cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean oil (primary cooking/frying), olive oil (pizza dough, select dishes), butter (pastas). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does California Pizza Kitchen use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates California Pizza Kitchen cooks with soybean oil (primary cooking/frying), olive oil (pizza dough, select dishes), butter (pastas), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is California Pizza Kitchen seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates California Pizza Kitchen cooks with soybean oil (primary cooking/frying), olive oil (pizza dough, select dishes), butter (pastas), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at California Pizza Kitchen?
Fresh Strawberry Mango Cooler is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at California Pizza Kitchen, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at California Pizza Kitchen?
The Charcuterie Salad is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at California Pizza Kitchen, at an estimated 53.4g 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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