Kneaders Bakery & Cafe Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Kneaders Bakery & Cafe cooks with: soybean/canola blend. Across the 37 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Safest Orders at Kneaders Bakery & Cafe
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 Cafe Sandwich + Iced Tea, 6.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| French Country Sourdough Bread | 1.0g |
| Asiago Cheese Bread | 1.5g |
| Fruit Tart | 1.5g |
| Hazelnut 12 Grain Bread | 2.0g |
| Chunky Cinnamon Bread | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at Kneaders Bakery & Cafe
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Thai Chicken Salad | 13.0g |
| Turkey Bacon Avocado Salad | 12.0g |
| Chicken Raspberry Nut Salad | 12.0g |
| Turkey Cranberry Sunflower Salad | 11.0g |
| Southwest BBQ Chicken Salad | 10.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Kneaders Bakery & Cafe use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Kneaders Bakery & Cafe cooks with: soybean/canola blend. Across the 37 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Kneaders Bakery & Cafe cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean/canola blend. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Kneaders Bakery & Cafe use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Kneaders Bakery & Cafe cooks with soybean/canola blend, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Kneaders Bakery & Cafe seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Kneaders Bakery & Cafe cooks with soybean/canola blend, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Kneaders Bakery & Cafe?
French Country Sourdough Bread is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Kneaders Bakery & Cafe, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Kneaders Bakery & Cafe?
Thai Chicken Salad is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Kneaders Bakery & Cafe, at an estimated 13.0g 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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