Giordano's Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| House Salad | 3.0g PUFA |
| Tiramisu | 3.0g PUFA |
| Cannoli | 4.0g PUFA |
| Thin Crust Cheese Pizza (1 slice, small) | 5.0g PUFA |
| Garlic Bread | 5.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Chicken Parmesan Sandwich | 11.0g PUFA |
| Stuffed Deep Dish Meat Lover's Pizza (1 slice, small) | 9.0g PUFA |
| Mozzarella Sticks (appetizer) | 9.0g PUFA |
| Chicken Wings | 9.0g PUFA |
| Stuffed Deep Dish Pepperoni Pizza (1 slice, small) | 8.0g PUFA |
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 22 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium 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.
What is the safest thing to order at Giordano's?
House Salad is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Giordano's, at an estimated 3.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Giordano's?
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Giordano's, at an estimated 11.0g 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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