Daphne's California Greek Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Daphne's California Greek cooks with: Soybean or canola oil for frying (falafel, fries, crispy shrimp); olive oil in dressings and marinades; dairy fat in tzatziki and fire feta. No official oil disclosure found — falafel fat profile (17g total, 1g sat) confirms high-PUFA frying oil; soybean assumed as higher-PUFA estimate per house rule.. Across the 63 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Daphne's California Greek
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: Classic Pita - Grilled Chicken + Bottled Water, 1.9g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Tzatziki | 0.0g |
| Hummus | 0.7g |
| Fire Feta | 0.9g |
| Cucumber-Tomato Salad | 1.0g |
| Tzatziki & Pita | 1.2g |
What to Avoid at Daphne's California Greek
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fire Feta Fries | 25.0g |
| Greek Salad with Falafel | 17.1g |
| Cali-Greek Bowl with Chicken | 17.0g |
| Cali Pita - Gyros | 16.4g |
| Falafel Pita | 15.6g |
Every Daphne's California Greek item, ranked
All 63 items we have for Daphne's California Greek, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Tzatziki | 0.0g |
| Avocado Dip | 0.5g |
| Hummus | 0.7g |
| Fire Feta | 0.9g |
| Seasoned Basmati Rice | 1.0g |
| Cucumber-Tomato Salad | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookies | 1.1g |
| Tzatziki & Pita | 1.2g |
| Greek Salad (Side) | 1.4g |
| Pita Bread | 1.8g |
| Roasted Vegetables | 1.8g |
| Classic Pita - Grilled Chicken | 1.9g |
| Tabbouleh | 2.0g |
| Fire Feta and Warm Pita | 2.0g |
| Mediterranean Lentil Soup (Cup) | 2.0g |
| Balady Salad (Spicy) | 2.0g |
| House Salad | 2.0g |
| Baba Ganouje and Pita | 2.0g |
| Hummus and Warm Pita | 2.0g |
| Dolmas | 2.0g |
| Greek Salad | 2.2g |
| Kids Grilled Chicken | 3.0g |
| Mediterranean Lentil Soup (Bowl) | 3.0g |
| Dolmas with Ground Beef | 3.0g |
| Daphne's Greek Salad | 3.2g |
| Mediterranean Salad | 3.6g |
| Multigrain Pita Chips | 3.6g |
| Baklava | 3.8g |
| Hummus Bowl | 4.0g |
| Greek Bowl - Grilled Chicken | 4.0g |
| Kids Hand-Carved Gyros | 4.0g |
| Qatayef | 4.0g |
| Flame Grilled Lamb Chops | 4.0g |
| Kids Chickpea Falafel | 4.0g |
| Athenian Lamb Shank | 4.0g |
| Vegetarian Plate | 4.0g |
| Kids Mini Gyros Pita | 4.0g |
| Konafa | 4.0g |
| Lemon Chicken Soup (Cup) | 4.5g |
| Chicken Shawarma Pita | 5.0g |
| Falafel Salad | 5.0g |
| Greek Style Fish Plate | 5.0g |
| Greek Bowl - Gyros | 5.0g |
| Mix and Match Plate | 5.0g |
| Cali Pita - Grilled Chicken | 5.0g |
| Beef Shawarma Bowl | 5.0g |
| Beef Shawarma Pita | 6.0g |
| Loaded Bowl | 6.0g |
| Egyptian Hawawshi Sandwich | 7.0g |
| Lemon Chicken Soup (Bowl) | 7.5g |
| Loaded Fries | 9.0g |
| Sundried Tomato Wrap with Gyros | 12.0g |
| Classic Pita - Gyros | 12.7g |
| Spanakopita | 12.9g |
| Surf and Turf Plate | 13.1g |
| French Fries | 13.2g |
| Street Pita | 13.7g |
| Falafel Pita | 15.6g |
| Cali Pita - Gyros | 16.4g |
| Cali-Greek Bowl with Chicken | 17.0g |
| Greek Salad with Falafel | 17.1g |
| Fire Feta Fries | 25.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Daphne's California Greek use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Daphne's California Greek cooks with: Soybean or canola oil for frying (falafel, fries, crispy shrimp); olive oil in dressings and marinades; dairy fat in tzatziki and fire feta. No official oil disclosure found — falafel fat profile (17g total, 1g sat) confirms high-PUFA frying oil; soybean assumed as higher-PUFA estimate per house rule.. Across the 63 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Daphne's California Greek cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean or canola oil for frying (falafel, fries, crispy shrimp); olive oil in dressings and marinades; dairy fat in tzatziki and fire feta. No official oil disclosure found — falafel fat profile (17g total, 1g sat) confirms high-PUFA frying oil; soybean assumed as higher-PUFA estimate per house rule.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Daphne's California Greek use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Daphne's California Greek cooks with Soybean or canola oil for frying (falafel, fries, crispy shrimp); olive oil in dressings and marinades; dairy fat in tzatziki and fire feta. No official oil disclosure found — falafel fat profile (17g total, 1g sat) confirms high-PUFA frying oil; soybean assumed as higher-PUFA estimate per house rule., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Daphne's California Greek seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Daphne's California Greek cooks with Soybean or canola oil for frying (falafel, fries, crispy shrimp); olive oil in dressings and marinades; dairy fat in tzatziki and fire feta. No official oil disclosure found — falafel fat profile (17g total, 1g sat) confirms high-PUFA frying oil; soybean assumed as higher-PUFA estimate per house rule., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Daphne's California Greek?
Tzatziki is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Daphne's California Greek, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Daphne's California Greek?
Fire Feta Fries is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Daphne's California Greek, at an estimated 25.0g 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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