Giordano's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Giordano's cooks with: Soybean/vegetable oil in double crust dough; whole-milk mozzarella (dairy fat); sausage/pork fat. Across the 95 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
Safest Orders at Giordano'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: Mama's Minestrone Soup + Freshly Brewed Iced Tea, 1.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Mama's Minestrone Soup | 1.0g |
| Ripe Tomato Bruschetta | 2.0g |
| Ripe Tomato Bruschetta with Fresh Mozzarella | 2.0g |
| House Salad | 3.0g |
| Tiramisu | 3.0g |
What to Avoid at Giordano's
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Stuffed Deep Dish Meat & More Meat Pizza (large) | 24.0g |
| Stuffed Deep Dish Chicago Classic Pizza (large) | 23.0g |
| Stuffed Deep Dish Cheese & 3 Toppings Pizza (large) | 23.0g |
| Dipping Sauce - Ranch | 23.0g |
| Stuffed Deep Dish Cheese & 1 Topping Pizza (large) | 22.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Giordano's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Giordano's cooks with: Soybean/vegetable oil in double crust dough; whole-milk mozzarella (dairy fat); sausage/pork fat. Across the 95 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Giordano's cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean/vegetable oil in double crust dough; whole-milk mozzarella (dairy fat); sausage/pork fat. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Giordano's use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Giordano's cooks with Soybean/vegetable oil in double crust dough; whole-milk mozzarella (dairy fat); sausage/pork fat, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Giordano's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Giordano's cooks with Soybean/vegetable oil in double crust dough; whole-milk mozzarella (dairy fat); sausage/pork fat, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Giordano's?
Mama's Minestrone Soup is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Giordano's, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Giordano's?
Stuffed Deep Dish Meat & More Meat Pizza (large) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Giordano's, at an estimated 24.0g 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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See where Giordano's lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch. Wondering about a specific dish instead? The Is It Seed Oil food guide answers it for 200+ everyday foods, and the distributor oils page covers what independent restaurants fry in.