Jason's Deli Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Jason's Deli cooks with: No fryer and no fried menu items; soybean oil dominates dressings, spreads and bakery items (per their official ingredient statement).. Across the 133 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Jason's Deli
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: Chicken Noodle Soup Bowl + Fresh Fruit Side + Iced Tea, 1.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Vegetable Soup Bowl | 1.0g |
| Chicken Noodle Soup Bowl | 1.0g |
| Tomato Basil Soup Cup | 1.0g |
| Chicken Noodle Soup Cup | 1.0g |
| Vegetable Beef Soup | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at Jason's Deli
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Muffuletta (whole) | 20.0g |
| Club Royale Sandwich | 14.0g |
| Nutty Irishman Sandwich | 14.0g |
| Tuna Salad Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Italian Trio Sandwich | 13.0g |
Every Jason's Deli item, ranked
All 133 items we have for Jason's Deli, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fresh Fruit Cup | 0.0g |
| Black Currant Tea | 0.0g |
| Fresh Fruit Side | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Fountain Soda | 0.0g |
| Milk | 0.0g |
| Steamed Veggies | 0.0g |
| Salsa | 0.0g |
| Creamy Fruit Dip | 0.5g |
| Ice Cream (cup) | 1.0g |
| Vegetable Soup Bowl | 1.0g |
| Chicken Noodle Soup Bowl | 1.0g |
| Tomato Basil Soup Cup | 1.0g |
| Kids Baked Potato | 1.0g |
| Chicken Noodle Soup Cup | 1.0g |
| Honey Mustard | 1.0g |
| Roasted Red Pepper Hummus (Side) | 1.5g |
| Vegetable Beef Soup | 2.0g |
| Plain Jane Potato | 2.0g |
| Fire Roasted Tortilla Soup Bowl | 2.0g |
| Chili Bowl | 2.0g |
| Broccoli Cheese Soup Bowl | 2.0g |
| Beef Stew Bowl | 2.0g |
| House Chips | 2.0g |
| Broccoli Salad Side | 2.0g |
| Kids Mac and Cheese | 2.0g |
| Roasted Corn and Black Bean Salad Side | 2.0g |
| Mac and Cheese Side | 2.0g |
| Tomato Basil Soup Bowl | 2.0g |
| Irish Potato Soup Bowl | 2.0g |
| Guacamole (Side) | 2.0g |
| Tomato Basil Soup | 3.0g |
| Garden Fresh Salad | 3.0g |
| Chicken Tortilla Soup | 3.0g |
| Potato Chips (side) | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Mousse Parfait | 3.0g |
| Chicken Pot Pie Soup Bowl | 3.0g |
| Kids Grilled Cheese | 3.0g |
| Cheesecake | 3.0g |
| Italian Pasta Salad Side | 3.0g |
| Kids Pasta | 3.0g |
| Fresh Baked Cookie | 3.0g |
| Spicy Seafood Gumbo Bowl | 3.0g |
| Avocado Toast | 3.0g |
| American Potato Salad Side | 3.0g |
| Chewy Marshmallow Treat | 3.0g |
| Blue Corn Chips and Dip | 3.0g |
| Broccoli Cheddar Soup | 4.0g |
| Blueberry Muffin | 4.0g |
| Mesa Chicken Salad | 4.0g |
| Kids Pizza Cheese | 4.0g |
| Build Your Own Sandwich Grilled Chicken | 4.0g |
| Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Combo | 4.0g |
| Build Your Own Salad | 4.0g |
| Zucchini Garden Pasta | 4.0g |
| Breakfast Veggie Wrap | 4.0g |
| Texas Chocolate Cake | 4.0g |
| Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake | 4.0g |
| Build Your Own Sandwich Veggie | 4.0g |
| Fudge-Nut Brownie | 4.0g |
| Homemade Ranch Dressing | 4.0g |
| Loaded Baked Potato | 5.0g |
| Spud au Broccoli (potato) | 5.0g |
| Banana Nut Muffin | 5.0g |
| Brownie | 5.0g |
| Spinach Veggie Wrap | 5.0g |
| Build Your Own Sandwich Roast Beef | 5.0g |
| Shelley's Deli Chick | 5.0g |
| Nutty Mixed-Up Salad | 5.0g |
| CB Ranch Potato | 5.0g |
| Build Your Own Sandwich Salami | 5.0g |
| Wild Salmon-wich | 5.0g |
| Build Your Own Sandwich Turkey | 5.0g |
| Santa Fe Chicken Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Kids Pizza Pepperoni | 5.0g |
| Kids Sliders | 5.0g |
| Texas Style Spud | 5.0g |
| Chicken Panini | 5.0g |
| Build Your Own Sandwich Ham | 5.0g |
| Build Your Own Sandwich Salmon | 5.0g |
| Breakfast Sammy | 5.0g |
| Sunshine Breakfast Croissant | 5.0g |
| Broccoli Cheddar Potato | 6.0g |
| Smokey Jack Panini | 6.0g |
| Hot Pastrami Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Harvest Turkey | 6.0g |
| The Carmela | 6.0g |
| Beefeater Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Build Your Own Sandwich Tuna Salad | 6.0g |
| Chipotle Chicken and Avocado Panini | 6.0g |
| Pollo Mexicano Potato | 6.0g |
| Build Your Own Sandwich Chicken Salad | 6.0g |
| Chicken Pasta Primo | 6.0g |
| Hot Corned Beef Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Amy's Turkey-O | 6.0g |
| Modern Med Bowl | 6.0g |
| Southwest Breakfast Wrap | 6.0g |
| Turkey Breast Muffaletta Quarter | 6.0g |
| Strawberry Shortcake | 7.0g |
| Penne Pasta and Meatballs | 7.0g |
| Reuben The Great | 7.0g |
| Ham and Salami Muffaletta Quarter | 7.0g |
| Chicken Alfredo | 7.0g |
| Beef and Cheddar on Pretzel Bun | 7.0g |
| Ranchero Wrap | 7.0g |
| The Papa Joe | 7.0g |
| Turkey Wrap | 7.0g |
| Harvest Salad | 8.0g |
| Spicy Sicilian Sub | 8.0g |
| Bigger Better BLT | 8.0g |
| Great Southwest Bowl | 8.0g |
| Muffaletta Special Quarter | 8.0g |
| California Club | 8.0g |
| New York Yankee | 8.0g |
| MeataBalla Sub | 8.0g |
| Ultimate BLT Bowl | 9.0g |
| Deli Club | 9.0g |
| Club Royale | 9.0g |
| Chicken Club Salad | 9.0g |
| BLT Sandwich | 10.0g |
| Chicken Caesar Salad | 10.0g |
| The Big Chef Salad | 10.0g |
| Reuben Sandwich | 11.0g |
| Pasta Primo Salad | 11.0g |
| Kids Chicken Tenders | 11.0g |
| Turkey Muffuletta | 12.0g |
| Chicken Salad Sandwich | 12.0g |
| Tuna Salad Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Italian Trio Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Breakfast Club Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Club Royale Sandwich | 14.0g |
| Nutty Irishman Sandwich | 14.0g |
| Muffuletta (whole) | 20.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Jason's Deli use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Jason's Deli cooks with: No fryer and no fried menu items; soybean oil dominates dressings, spreads and bakery items (per their official ingredient statement).. Across the 133 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Jason's Deli cook with?
Our research indicates: No fryer and no fried menu items; soybean oil dominates dressings, spreads and bakery items (per their official ingredient statement).. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Jason's Deli use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Jason's Deli cooks with No fryer and no fried menu items; soybean oil dominates dressings, spreads and bakery items (per their official ingredient statement)., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Jason's Deli seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Jason's Deli cooks with No fryer and no fried menu items; soybean oil dominates dressings, spreads and bakery items (per their official ingredient statement)., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Jason's Deli?
Vegetable Soup Bowl is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Jason's Deli, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Jason's Deli?
Muffuletta (whole) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Jason's Deli, at an estimated 20.0g 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. 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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