Ike's Love & Sandwiches Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Ike's Love & Sandwiches cooks with: soybean (dirty sauce/aioli, mayo); soybean (griddle oil). Across the 75 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
Safest Orders at Ike's Love & Sandwiches
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: #265 Reading Rainbow (Avocado, red pesto, cheddar) + Bottled Water, 4.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| #265 Reading Rainbow (Avocado, red pesto, cheddar) | 4.0g |
| #61 Sometimes I'm a Vegetarian (Artichoke hearts, mushrooms, pesto, provolone) | 5.0g |
| #219 Fall'ing for Ike's (Vegan turkey, cranberry, sriracha, cheddar) | 5.0g |
| #70 Meatless Mike (Vegan meatballs, marinara, pepper jack) | 5.0g |
| #2 Hollywould's SF Cheesesteak (Steak, mushrooms, provolone) | 6.0g |
What to Avoid at Ike's Love & Sandwiches
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Dirty Sauce | 24.0g |
| The Godfather (salami, capicola, provolone) | 21.0g |
| Menage a Trois (salami, turkey, ham) | 20.0g |
| Charlies (roast beef, cheddar, dirty sauce) | 19.0g |
| Mikes Way (turkey, dirty sauce) | 18.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Ike's Love & Sandwiches use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Ike's Love & Sandwiches cooks with: soybean (dirty sauce/aioli, mayo); soybean (griddle oil). Across the 75 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Ike's Love & Sandwiches cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean (dirty sauce/aioli, mayo); soybean (griddle oil). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Ike's Love & Sandwiches use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Ike's Love & Sandwiches cooks with soybean (dirty sauce/aioli, mayo); soybean (griddle oil), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Ike's Love & Sandwiches seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Ike's Love & Sandwiches cooks with soybean (dirty sauce/aioli, mayo); soybean (griddle oil), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Ike's Love & Sandwiches?
#265 Reading Rainbow (Avocado, red pesto, cheddar) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Ike's Love & Sandwiches, at an estimated 4.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Ike's Love & Sandwiches?
Dirty Sauce is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Ike's Love & Sandwiches, 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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