Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh cooks with: canola oil in the falafel fryer and a vegetable oil blend (canola, sunflower, cottonseed, palm, corn or soybean) for the fries, both per the chain's own allergen and ingredient sheet; olive oil for grilling; the hummus is made with an olive, soybean, canola and sunflower oil blend. Across the 85 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh
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: Traditional Gyro + Bottled Water, 2.2g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Tzatziki | 0.0g |
| Tabbouleh | 0.2g |
| Tomato and Cucumber Salad | 0.5g |
| Babaganoush | 0.5g |
| Hummus | 0.5g |
What to Avoid at Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Crispy Falafel Bowl | 24.4g |
| Falafel Salad | 24.0g |
| Gyro Meat Salad | 22.8g |
| Hummus & Pita | 22.6g |
| Harissa Hummus (8oz) & Pita | 20.9g |
Every Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh item, ranked
All 85 items we have for Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Amba Sauce | 0.0g |
| Tzatziki | 0.0g |
| Tabbouleh | 0.2g |
| Kids Veggie Bowl | 0.5g |
| Tomato and Cucumber Salad | 0.5g |
| Babaganoush | 0.5g |
| Hummus | 0.5g |
| Kids Gyro Pita | 0.8g |
| Kids Steak Bowl | 1.0g |
| Cilantro Sauce | 1.0g |
| Red Chili Sauce | 1.0g |
| Tzatziki Sauce | 1.2g |
| Harissa Sauce | 1.3g |
| Kids Pita | 1.3g |
| Kids Falafel Pita | 1.3g |
| Kids Chicken Pita | 1.3g |
| Kids Bowl | 1.4g |
| Seasoned Rice | 1.4g |
| Kids Chicken Bowl | 1.4g |
| Baba Ganoush (8oz) & Pita | 2.0g |
| Traditional Gyro | 2.2g |
| Falafel (side) | 2.6g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | 2.8g |
| Grilled Cheese Pita | 3.0g |
| Tahini Sauce | 4.0g |
| Kids Gyro Bowl | 4.0g |
| Portobello Plate | 4.0g |
| Portobello Bowl | 4.0g |
| Portobello Salad | 4.0g |
| Portobello Stuffed Pita | 4.0g |
| Portobello Laffa | 5.0g |
| Chicken Kabob Stuffed Pita | 5.0g |
| Spicy Chicken Plate | 5.0g |
| Chicken Kebab Plate | 5.0g |
| Steak Kabob Stuffed Pita | 5.0g |
| Signature Chips Regular | 5.0g |
| Steak Kebab Plate | 5.0g |
| Spicy Chicken Salad | 5.0g |
| Steak Kebab Salad | 5.0g |
| Chicken Kebab Salad | 5.0g |
| Spicy Chicken Stuffed Pita | 5.0g |
| Spicy Chicken Gyro | 5.0g |
| Spicy Chicken Rice Bowl | 5.0g |
| Kids Falafel Bowl | 5.0g |
| Mediterranean Garlic Sauce | 5.0g |
| Falafel Stuffed Pita | 5.8g |
| Steak Laffa | 6.0g |
| Gyro Meat Laffa | 6.0g |
| Steak Kabob Laffa | 6.0g |
| Chicken Laffa | 6.0g |
| Chicken Kabob Laffa | 6.0g |
| Spicy Chicken Laffa | 6.0g |
| Falafel Plate | 6.8g |
| Build Your Own Pita | 7.0g |
| Falafel Laffa | 7.0g |
| Chicken Stuffed Pita | 7.0g |
| Steak Stuffed Pita | 7.4g |
| Falafel Rice Bowl | 7.5g |
| Signature Chips Shareable | 8.0g |
| Signature Fries | 8.1g |
| Signature Fries Regular | 8.1g |
| Pita Chips | 8.5g |
| Classic Greek Salad | 8.8g |
| Chicken Plate | 8.8g |
| High Protein Bowl | 9.5g |
| Falafel Dippers (20 piece) | 10.2g |
| Gyro Meat Stuffed Pita | 10.5g |
| Steak Plate | 10.5g |
| Build Your Own Bowl | 10.6g |
| Chicken Rice Bowl | 10.6g |
| Steak Rice Bowl | 12.1g |
| Gyro Meat Plate | 12.9g |
| Baklava | 13.2g |
| Signature Plate | 13.9g |
| Gyro Meat Rice Bowl | 14.5g |
| Harissa Chicken Stuffed Pita | 17.2g |
| Build Your Own Salad | 18.1g |
| Chicken Salad | 18.1g |
| Steak Salad | 20.3g |
| Harissa Hummus (8oz) & Pita | 20.9g |
| Hummus & Pita | 22.6g |
| Gyro Meat Salad | 22.8g |
| Falafel Salad | 24.0g |
| Crispy Falafel Bowl | 24.4g |
Frequently asked
Does Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh cooks with: canola oil in the falafel fryer and a vegetable oil blend (canola, sunflower, cottonseed, palm, corn or soybean) for the fries, both per the chain's own allergen and ingredient sheet; olive oil for grilling; the hummus is made with an olive, soybean, canola and sunflower oil blend. Across the 85 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh cook with?
Our research indicates: canola oil in the falafel fryer and a vegetable oil blend (canola, sunflower, cottonseed, palm, corn or soybean) for the fries, both per the chain's own allergen and ingredient sheet; olive oil for grilling; the hummus is made with an olive, soybean, canola and sunflower oil blend. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh cooks with canola oil in the falafel fryer and a vegetable oil blend (canola, sunflower, cottonseed, palm, corn or soybean) for the fries, both per the chain's own allergen and ingredient sheet; olive oil for grilling; the hummus is made with an olive, soybean, canola and sunflower oil blend, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh cooks with canola oil in the falafel fryer and a vegetable oil blend (canola, sunflower, cottonseed, palm, corn or soybean) for the fries, both per the chain's own allergen and ingredient sheet; olive oil for grilling; the hummus is made with an olive, soybean, canola and sunflower oil blend, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh?
Tzatziki is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh?
Crispy Falafel Bowl is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, at an estimated 24.4g 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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