Einstein Bros Bagels Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Plain Bagel | 1.0g PUFA |
| Veggie Shmear | 1.0g PUFA |
| Bagel w/ Plain Shmear | 2.0g PUFA |
| Honey Almond Shmear | 2.0g PUFA |
| Turkey & Cheddar Bagel Sandwich | 3.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Sausage Egg & Cheese Bagel | 9.0g PUFA |
| Hash Browns | 7.0g PUFA |
| Pepperoni Pizza Bagel | 7.0g PUFA |
| Strawberry & Cream Strudel | 7.0g PUFA |
| Bacon Egg & Cheese Bagel | 6.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Einstein Bros Bagels use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Einstein Bros Bagels cooks with: Canola oil (primary griddle and cooking fat per Einstein Bros allergen/ingredient disclosure for egg sandwiches and hash browns); dairy fat in schmears; PUFA fraction 0.28 for canola-cooked items, 0.04 for pure dairy schmears. Across the 15 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Einstein Bros Bagels cook with?
Our research indicates: Canola oil (primary griddle and cooking fat per Einstein Bros allergen/ingredient disclosure for egg sandwiches and hash browns); dairy fat in schmears; PUFA fraction 0.28 for canola-cooked items, 0.04 for pure dairy schmears. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Einstein Bros Bagels?
Plain Bagel is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Einstein Bros Bagels, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Einstein Bros Bagels?
Sausage Egg & Cheese Bagel is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Einstein Bros Bagels, at an estimated 9.0g 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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