Einstein Bros Bagels Seed Oil Report Card
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 95 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
Safest Orders at Einstein Bros Bagels
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: Plain Bagel + Iced Tea, 1.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Plain Bagel | 1.0g |
| Veggie Shmear | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Chip Bagel | 1.0g |
| Honey Wheat Bagel | 1.0g |
| Asiago Cheese Bagel | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at Einstein Bros Bagels
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Sausage Egg & Cheese Bagel | 9.0g |
| Hash Browns | 7.0g |
| All-Nighter Egg Sandwich | 7.0g |
| Pepperoni Pizza Bagel | 7.0g |
| Strawberry & Cream Strudel | 7.0g |
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 95 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low 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.
Does Einstein Bros Bagels use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates 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, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Einstein Bros Bagels seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates 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, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
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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