Grimaldi's Pizzeria Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Grimaldi's Pizzeria cooks with: soybean and canola oil. Across the 76 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Grimaldi's Pizzeria
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: Classic Calzone - 12 inch + Bottled Water, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Calzone (12") | 2.0g |
| Classic Calzone - 12 inch | 2.0g |
| Traditional Pizza - 12 inch | 2.3g |
| Margherita Pizza - 12 inch | 2.3g |
| Caprese | 2.3g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Grimaldi's Pizzeria
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| The Don Pizza - 18 inch | 38.6g |
| Caesar Salad (large) | 38.2g |
| House Salad (large) | 29.4g |
| Garden Ranch Salad (Large) | 29.4g |
| The Don Pizza - 16 inch | 28.2g |
Every Grimaldi's Pizzeria item, ranked
All 76 items we have for Grimaldi's Pizzeria, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Espresso | 0.0g |
| Tiramisu | 1.0g |
| Sorbet | 1.0g |
| Cappuccino | 1.0g |
| Hot Chocolate | 1.0g |
| Calzone (12") | 2.0g |
| Classic Calzone - 12 inch | 2.0g |
| Tartufo | 2.0g |
| Traditional Pizza - 12 inch | 2.3g |
| Margherita Pizza - 12 inch | 2.3g |
| Caprese | 2.3g |
| Cannoli (Small) | 2.8g |
| White with Garlic Pizza - 12 inch | 2.9g |
| Bruschetta Trio | 3.0g |
| Lava Cake | 3.0g |
| NY Cheesecake (slice) | 3.1g |
| Classic Calzone - 16 inch | 3.2g |
| Traditional Pizza - 16 inch | 3.3g |
| Margherita Pizza - 16 inch | 3.3g |
| Gluten Friendly Traditional Pizza - 12 inch | 3.3g |
| Quattro Formaggi Pizza - 12 inch | 3.7g |
| Gluten Friendly White with Garlic Pizza - 12 inch | 3.9g |
| Margherita Pizza - 18 inch | 3.9g |
| Traditional Pizza - 18 inch | 4.0g |
| Tuscan Veggie Pizza - 12 inch | 4.0g |
| Cauliflower Crust Traditional Pizza - 12 inch | 4.0g |
| Classic Calzone - 18 inch | 4.0g |
| Apple Walnut Salad | 4.0g |
| Strawberry Spinach Salad | 4.0g |
| Cannoli (Large) | 4.0g |
| White with Garlic Pizza - 16 inch | 4.2g |
| Oreo Cookie Cheesecake (slice) | 4.2g |
| Ivy Pizza - 12 inch | 4.6g |
| White with Garlic Pizza - 18 inch | 4.9g |
| Pesto Pizza - 12 inch | 5.0g |
| Tuscan Veggie Pizza - 16 inch | 5.0g |
| Aloha NY Pizza - 12 inch | 5.0g |
| The Summer Bridge Board | 5.0g |
| Quattro Formaggi Pizza - 16 inch | 5.8g |
| Chocolate Cannoli (Large) | 5.8g |
| BBQ Chicken Pizza - 12 inch | 5.9g |
| Pesto Pizza - 16 inch | 6.0g |
| Aloha NY Pizza - 16 inch | 6.0g |
| Grimaldi's House Salad (Individual) | 6.0g |
| Cauliflower Crust White with Garlic Pizza - 12 inch | 6.4g |
| Prosciutto Arugula Pizza - 12 inch | 6.5g |
| Gluten Friendly Pesto Pizza - 12 inch | 6.7g |
| Pesto Pizza - 18 inch | 7.0g |
| Ivy Pizza - 16 inch | 7.1g |
| Quattro Formaggi Pizza - 18 inch | 7.1g |
| Prosciutto Arugula Pizza - 16 inch | 8.7g |
| BBQ Chicken Pizza - 16 inch | 9.2g |
| Brooklyn Bridge Pizza - 12 inch | 9.5g |
| Garden Ranch Salad (Small) | 9.5g |
| Antipasto (small) | 9.9g |
| Prosciutto Arugula Pizza - 18 inch | 10.5g |
| Mediterranean Salad (Individual) | 10.7g |
| Cauliflower Crust Pesto Pizza - 12 inch | 11.7g |
| Lemon Arugula Salad (Small) | 12.0g |
| Brooklyn Bridge Pizza - 16 inch | 14.0g |
| Grimaldi's House Salad (Small) | 15.0g |
| Mediterranean Salad (Small) | 15.9g |
| Mediterranean Salad (Large) | 16.7g |
| Exxtra Pepperoni and Hot Honey Pizza - 12 inch | 17.4g |
| The Don Pizza - 12 inch | 19.7g |
| Caesar Salad (small) | 20.1g |
| Brooklyn Bridge Pizza - 18 inch | 20.7g |
| Exxtra Pepperoni and Hot Honey Pizza - 16 inch | 21.1g |
| Lemon Arugula Salad (Large) | 22.1g |
| Exxtra Pepperoni and Hot Honey Pizza - 18 inch | 23.2g |
| The Don Pizza - 16 inch | 28.2g |
| House Salad (large) | 29.4g |
| Garden Ranch Salad (Large) | 29.4g |
| Caesar Salad (large) | 38.2g |
| The Don Pizza - 18 inch | 38.6g |
Frequently asked
Does Grimaldi's Pizzeria use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Grimaldi's Pizzeria cooks with: soybean and canola oil. Across the 76 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Grimaldi's Pizzeria cook with?
Our research indicates: Olive oil (coal brick-oven pizza); soybean/canola blend (salad dressings, fried starters). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Grimaldi's Pizzeria use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Grimaldi's Pizzeria cooks with soybean and canola oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Grimaldi's Pizzeria seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Grimaldi's Pizzeria cooks with soybean and canola oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Grimaldi's Pizzeria?
Calzone (12") is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Grimaldi's Pizzeria, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Grimaldi's Pizzeria?
The Don Pizza - 18 inch is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Grimaldi's Pizzeria, at an estimated 38.6g 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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