Fazoli's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Fazoli's cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 88 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Fazoli's
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: Spaghetti with Marinara + Bottled Water, 5.1g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Garden Salad | 3.0g |
| Tortellini Alfredo | 5.0g |
| Spaghetti with Marinara | 5.1g |
| Meat Tortellini | 6.0g |
| Baked Spaghetti | 6.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Fazoli's
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| 12 Signature Garlic Breadsticks | 40.1g |
| Whole Pepperoni Pizza | 37.2g |
| Whole Cheese Pizza | 27.2g |
| Original Italian Sub | 25.9g |
| Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad | 25.8g |
Every Fazoli's item, ranked
All 88 items we have for Fazoli's, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Italian Lemon Ice | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Marinara Sauce | 0.0g |
| Jolly Rancher Blue Raspberry Italian Ice | 0.0g |
| Jolly Rancher Watermelon Italian Ice | 0.0g |
| Fresh-Brewed Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Jolly Rancher Lemon Italian Ice | 0.0g |
| Apple Juice | 0.0g |
| Bottled Water | 0.0g |
| Chocolate Milk | 0.1g |
| Strawberry Italian Ice | 0.1g |
| Large Dipping Sauce - Marinara | 0.3g |
| House Side Salad | 0.4g |
| Meat Sauce | 0.8g |
| Spicy Tomato Pepper Sauce | 0.9g |
| Minestrone Soup (cup) | 1.0g |
| Alfredo Sauce | 1.5g |
| Fudge Brownie | 1.7g |
| Chicken Noodle Soup (cup) | 2.0g |
| Large Dipping Sauce - Meat Sauce | 2.2g |
| Kids Fettuccine with Marinara | 2.5g |
| Kids Spaghetti with Marinara | 2.5g |
| Kids Penne with Marinara | 2.5g |
| Garden Salad | 3.0g |
| New York Style Cheesecake | 3.0g |
| Kids Fettuccine with Meat Sauce | 3.0g |
| Kids Penne with Meat Sauce | 3.0g |
| Kids Spaghetti with Meat Sauce | 3.2g |
| Signature Garlic Breadstick (1) | 3.3g |
| Kids Cheese Pizza Slice | 3.4g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | 3.7g |
| Kids Spaghetti with Alfredo | 3.9g |
| Kids Fettuccine with Alfredo | 3.9g |
| Kids Penne with Alfredo | 3.9g |
| Caesar Side Salad | 4.0g |
| Pepperoni Pizza Breadsticks | 4.0g |
| Triple Chocolate Cheesecake | 4.0g |
| Large Dipping Sauce - Alfredo | 4.5g |
| Kids Pepperoni Pizza Slice | 4.7g |
| Tortellini Alfredo | 5.0g |
| Spaghetti with Marinara | 5.1g |
| Meat Tortellini | 6.0g |
| Baked Spaghetti | 6.0g |
| Baked Lasagna | 6.7g |
| 2 Signature Garlic Breadsticks | 6.7g |
| Cheese Pizza (double slice) | 6.8g |
| Spaghetti with Meat Sauce | 6.9g |
| Creamy Tortellini Bake | 7.0g |
| Ranch Dressing | 7.2g |
| Caesar Salad | 8.0g |
| Fried Mozzarella Bites | 8.0g |
| Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo | 9.0g |
| Chicken Caesar Salad | 9.0g |
| 5 Traditional Wings | 9.0g |
| Spicy Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage | 9.2g |
| Club Sub | 9.2g |
| Baked Italian Meatballs | 9.2g |
| Baked Ziti with Meat Sauce | 9.3g |
| Pepperoni Pizza (double slice) | 9.3g |
| Fettuccine Alfredo | 9.4g |
| Baked Spaghetti with Meatballs | 9.6g |
| 5 Boneless Wings | 10.0g |
| Spaghetti with Meatballs | 10.5g |
| Spicy Baked Ziti with Chicken | 10.6g |
| Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo | 10.9g |
| Classic Sampler | 12.0g |
| Baked Chicken Parmigiano | 13.2g |
| Oven-Baked Classic Sampler | 13.2g |
| Loaded Fettuccine Alfredo | 14.1g |
| Baked Gluten-Friendly Chicken Pesto | 15.2g |
| Chicken Carbonara | 15.3g |
| Ultimate Sampler | 15.4g |
| Family Spaghetti with Marinara (Serves 2) | 15.7g |
| Loaded Baked Spaghetti | 16.6g |
| Cinnamon Swirl Breadstick Bites | 16.9g |
| 10 Traditional Wings | 17.0g |
| Baked Chicken Broccoli Penne | 18.6g |
| Meatball Sub | 18.7g |
| 10 Boneless Wings | 19.0g |
| Family Spaghetti with Meat Sauce (Serves 2) | 19.3g |
| 6 Signature Garlic Breadsticks | 20.1g |
| Garlic Butter Dipping Sauce | 21.8g |
| Family Fettuccine Alfredo (Serves 2) | 24.2g |
| Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad | 25.8g |
| Original Italian Sub | 25.9g |
| Whole Cheese Pizza | 27.2g |
| Whole Pepperoni Pizza | 37.2g |
| 12 Signature Garlic Breadsticks | 40.1g |
Frequently asked
Does Fazoli's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Fazoli's cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 88 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Fazoli's cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean oil (pasta sauces, frying); butter-margarine blend on breadsticks (margarine = soybean-based). Primary PUFA driver: soybean oil (fraction 0.55); breadstick butter component (fraction 0.05). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Fazoli's use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Fazoli's cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Fazoli's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Fazoli's cooks with soybean oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Fazoli's?
Garden Salad is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Fazoli's, at an estimated 3.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Fazoli's?
12 Signature Garlic Breadsticks is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Fazoli's, at an estimated 40.1g 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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