Grimaldi's Pizzeria Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| NY Cheesecake (slice) | 2.0g PUFA |
| Traditional Pizza (2 slices, 12") | 3.0g PUFA |
| Margherita Pizza (2 slices, 12") | 3.0g PUFA |
| White with Garlic Pizza (2 slices, 12") | 3.0g PUFA |
| Tuscan Veggie Pizza (2 slices, 12") | 3.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Caesar Salad (large) | 15.0g PUFA |
| House Salad (large) | 11.0g PUFA |
| The Don Pizza (2 slices, 12") | 8.0g PUFA |
| Caesar Salad (small) | 8.0g PUFA |
| Exxtra Pepperoni Pizza (2 slices, 12") | 7.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Grimaldi's Pizzeria use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Grimaldi's Pizzeria cooks with: Olive oil (coal brick-oven pizza); soybean/canola blend (salad dressings, fried starters). Across the 19 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium 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.
What is the safest thing to order at Grimaldi's Pizzeria?
NY Cheesecake (slice) 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?
Caesar Salad (large) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Grimaldi's Pizzeria, at an estimated 15.0g 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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