Flower Child Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Flower Child cooks with: no deep fryer found; their own menu names the item "Roasted Sweet Potato Fries" (not fried), and nothing in their official nutrition sheet (revised 9/1/26) across soups, salads, bowls, wraps, or sides uses fried/crispy language. The chain publishes NO general cooking-oil statement; the only oils it names are the E.V.O.O. on the avocado toast, the "olive oil roasted vegetables" and the lemon olive oil cake, plus avocado based dressings (avocado caesar, lemon-avocado dressing, avocado hummus) and a sunflower sauce on the Glow Bowl. Several panels (Forbidden Rice 9% saturated, roasted sweet potato fries 12%, black bean falafel 12.5%) sit below olive oil's own 14% saturated share, so olive oil cannot be assumed for every dish; coconut milk drives the fat in curry dishes like the spicy coconut curry bowl (54g fat, 42g of it saturated).. Across the 39 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Flower Child
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: Chopped Vegetable Salad + Bottled Water, 8.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chocolate Pudding | 0.8g |
| Cauliflower Risotto | 1.0g |
| Smashed Gold Potato | 1.6g |
| Gluten-Free Mac & Cheese | 1.9g |
| Shrimp Fra Diavolo Bowl | 5.0g |
What to Avoid at Flower Child
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Brussels Sprouts and Organic Kale Salad | 16.0g |
| Turkey and Avocado Cobb Salad | 16.0g |
| Italian Turkey Salami Salad | 15.0g |
| Kung Pow Cauliflower | 15.0g |
| Forbidden Rice Bowl | 14.0g |
Every Flower Child item, ranked
All 39 items we have for Flower Child, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Seasonal Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Arnold Palmer (Half Iced Tea Half Lemonade) | 0.0g |
| Chocolate Pudding | 0.8g |
| Kids Grilled Chicken | 0.8g |
| Cauliflower Risotto | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Chip Cashew Cookie | 1.1g |
| Smashed Gold Potato | 1.6g |
| Gluten-Free Mac & Cheese | 1.9g |
| Kids Mac & Cheese | 1.9g |
| Lemon Olive Oil Cake | 2.2g |
| Crushed Avocado Toast | 4.0g |
| Double Chocolate Almond Brownie | 5.0g |
| Shrimp Fra Diavolo Bowl | 5.0g |
| Ginger Miso Crunch Salad | 6.0g |
| Peruvian Braised Beef Bowl | 6.0g |
| Chilled Sesame Noodles | 7.0g |
| Roasted Broccoli | 7.0g |
| Classic Hummus | 7.0g |
| Green Chile Queso | 7.0g |
| Chopped Vegetable Salad | 8.0g |
| Kale Salad (side) | 9.0g |
| Avocado Hummus | 9.0g |
| Black Bean Falafel Wrap | 11.0g |
| Mother Earth Bowl | 11.0g |
| Flying Avocado Wrap | 11.0g |
| Avocado Caesar Salad | 11.0g |
| Chicken Enchilada Bowl | 12.0g |
| Mediterranean Chicken Kabob Bowl | 12.0g |
| Carolina BBQ Chicken Wrap | 12.0g |
| Chicken Yakisoba Noodles Bowl | 13.0g |
| Glow Bowl | 13.0g |
| Forbidden Rice Bowl | 14.0g |
| The Rebel French Dip Wrap | 14.0g |
| Roasted Sweet Potato Fries | 14.0g |
| Italian Turkey Salami Salad | 15.0g |
| Kung Pow Cauliflower | 15.0g |
| Brussels Sprouts and Organic Kale Salad | 16.0g |
| Turkey and Avocado Cobb Salad | 16.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Flower Child use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Flower Child cooks with: no deep fryer found; their own menu names the item "Roasted Sweet Potato Fries" (not fried), and nothing in their official nutrition sheet (revised 9/1/26) across soups, salads, bowls, wraps, or sides uses fried/crispy language. The chain publishes NO general cooking-oil statement; the only oils it names are the E.V.O.O. on the avocado toast, the "olive oil roasted vegetables" and the lemon olive oil cake, plus avocado based dressings (avocado caesar, lemon-avocado dressing, avocado hummus) and a sunflower sauce on the Glow Bowl. Several panels (Forbidden Rice 9% saturated, roasted sweet potato fries 12%, black bean falafel 12.5%) sit below olive oil's own 14% saturated share, so olive oil cannot be assumed for every dish; coconut milk drives the fat in curry dishes like the spicy coconut curry bowl (54g fat, 42g of it saturated).. Across the 39 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Flower Child cook with?
Our research indicates: no deep fryer found; their own menu names the item "Roasted Sweet Potato Fries" (not fried), and nothing in their official nutrition sheet (revised 9/1/26) across soups, salads, bowls, wraps, or sides uses fried/crispy language. The chain publishes NO general cooking-oil statement; the only oils it names are the E.V.O.O. on the avocado toast, the "olive oil roasted vegetables" and the lemon olive oil cake, plus avocado based dressings (avocado caesar, lemon-avocado dressing, avocado hummus) and a sunflower sauce on the Glow Bowl. Several panels (Forbidden Rice 9% saturated, roasted sweet potato fries 12%, black bean falafel 12.5%) sit below olive oil's own 14% saturated share, so olive oil cannot be assumed for every dish; coconut milk drives the fat in curry dishes like the spicy coconut curry bowl (54g fat, 42g of it saturated).. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Flower Child use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Flower Child cooks with no deep fryer found; their own menu names the item "Roasted Sweet Potato Fries" (not fried), and nothing in their official nutrition sheet (revised 9/1/26) across soups, salads, bowls, wraps, or sides uses fried/crispy language. The chain publishes NO general cooking-oil statement; the only oils it names are the E.V.O.O. on the avocado toast, the "olive oil roasted vegetables" and the lemon olive oil cake, plus avocado based dressings (avocado caesar, lemon-avocado dressing, avocado hummus) and a sunflower sauce on the Glow Bowl. Several panels (Forbidden Rice 9% saturated, roasted sweet potato fries 12%, black bean falafel 12.5%) sit below olive oil's own 14% saturated share, so olive oil cannot be assumed for every dish; coconut milk drives the fat in curry dishes like the spicy coconut curry bowl (54g fat, 42g of it saturated)., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Flower Child seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Flower Child cooks with no deep fryer found; their own menu names the item "Roasted Sweet Potato Fries" (not fried), and nothing in their official nutrition sheet (revised 9/1/26) across soups, salads, bowls, wraps, or sides uses fried/crispy language. The chain publishes NO general cooking-oil statement; the only oils it names are the E.V.O.O. on the avocado toast, the "olive oil roasted vegetables" and the lemon olive oil cake, plus avocado based dressings (avocado caesar, lemon-avocado dressing, avocado hummus) and a sunflower sauce on the Glow Bowl. Several panels (Forbidden Rice 9% saturated, roasted sweet potato fries 12%, black bean falafel 12.5%) sit below olive oil's own 14% saturated share, so olive oil cannot be assumed for every dish; coconut milk drives the fat in curry dishes like the spicy coconut curry bowl (54g fat, 42g of it saturated)., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Flower Child?
Chocolate Pudding is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Flower Child, at an estimated 0.8g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Flower Child?
Brussels Sprouts and Organic Kale Salad is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Flower Child, at an estimated 16.0g 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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