Manhattan Bagel Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Manhattan Bagel cooks with: canola oil. Across the 86 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Manhattan Bagel
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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chocolate Chip Bagel | 0.4g |
| Plain Bagel | 0.5g |
| Honey Whole Wheat Bagel | 0.5g |
| Cinnamon Raisin Bagel | 0.5g |
| Blueberry Bagel | 0.5g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Manhattan Bagel
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Cranberry Orange Muffin | 23.4g |
| Spinach Bacon Croissant | 20.9g |
| Cinnamon Chip Muffin | 20.6g |
| Empire State Club | 20.4g |
| Corn Muffin | 20.4g |
Every Manhattan Bagel item, ranked
All 86 items we have for Manhattan Bagel, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| House Blend Coffee | 0.0g |
| Decaf Coffee | 0.0g |
| Dark Roast Coffee | 0.0g |
| Vanilla Nut Coffee | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Cold Brew Coffee | 0.0g |
| Fresh Fruit Salad | 0.0g |
| Hot Tea | 0.0g |
| Iced Coffee | 0.0g |
| Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Orange Juice | 0.0g |
| Fruit and Yogurt Parfait | 0.3g |
| Chocolate Chip Bagel | 0.4g |
| Hot Chocolate | 0.4g |
| Cold Brew Shake | 0.4g |
| Plain Bagel | 0.5g |
| Honey Whole Wheat Bagel | 0.5g |
| Cinnamon Raisin Bagel | 0.5g |
| Blueberry Bagel | 0.5g |
| Jalapeño Cheddar Bagel | 0.5g |
| Jalapeno Cheddar Bagel | 0.5g |
| Pumpernickel Bagel | 0.5g |
| Rye Bagel | 0.5g |
| Onion Bagel | 0.5g |
| Garlic Bagel | 0.5g |
| Salt Bagel | 0.5g |
| Egg Bagel | 0.8g |
| Asiago Bagel | 0.8g |
| Strawberry Banana Smoothie | 1.0g |
| Sugar Cookie | 1.0g |
| Cereal Bar | 1.2g |
| Everything Bagel | 1.3g |
| Poppy Seed Bagel | 1.3g |
| Multigrain Bagel | 1.3g |
| Honey Whole Wheat Everything Bagel | 1.3g |
| Avocado Toast Bagel | 1.3g |
| Avocado Veg Out | 1.5g |
| Strawberry and Cream Strudel | 1.9g |
| Sesame Seed Bagel | 2.5g |
| Original Bagel Classic | 2.7g |
| Bagel with Plain Cream Cheese | 3.0g |
| Bagel with Garden Veggie Cream Cheese | 3.0g |
| Bagel with Honey Almond Cream Cheese | 3.0g |
| Bagel with Whipped Butter | 3.0g |
| Bagel with Jalapeno Salsa Cream Cheese | 3.0g |
| Bagel with Onion and Chive Cream Cheese | 3.0g |
| Bagel with Strawberry Cream Cheese | 3.0g |
| Nova Lox Bagel | 3.6g |
| Ellis Island Hot Pastrami | 3.6g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | 3.7g |
| Marble Pound Cake | 4.0g |
| Farmhouse Breakfast Sandwich | 4.7g |
| Hashbrown | 4.8g |
| French Toast Egg Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Greenwich Grilled Cheese | 5.0g |
| Ham and Swiss Sandwich | 5.1g |
| Croissant Classic, Ham and Cheese | 5.9g |
| Omelet Wrap | 6.0g |
| Chelsea Chicken Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Santa Fe Egg White Wrap | 6.3g |
| Croissant Classic, Turkey Sausage and Cheese | 6.5g |
| All-American Double Stack | 7.0g |
| Croissant Classic, Turkey Bacon and Cheese | 7.5g |
| Croissant Classic, Bacon and Cheese | 7.5g |
| Avocado Egg White Sandwich | 9.0g |
| Manhattan Cheesesteak | 9.5g |
| Croissant Classic, Pork Roll and Cheese | 10.3g |
| Breakfast Cheesesteak | 11.4g |
| Croissant Classic, Pork Sausage and Cheese | 12.9g |
| White Fish Salad Sandwich | 13.2g |
| White Albacore Tuna Sandwich | 15.0g |
| Big Breakfast Burrito | 15.5g |
| Smokehouse Brisket Egg Sandwich | 16.2g |
| Chicken Salad Sandwich | 17.2g |
| BLT Sandwich | 17.3g |
| Chocolate Chip Muffin | 17.7g |
| All-American Breakfast Sandwich | 17.8g |
| Double Chocolate Muffin | 18.9g |
| Turkey and Cheddar Sandwich | 19.1g |
| Blueberry Muffin | 19.8g |
| Empire State Club | 20.4g |
| Corn Muffin | 20.4g |
| Cinnamon Chip Muffin | 20.6g |
| Spinach Bacon Croissant | 20.9g |
| Cranberry Orange Muffin | 23.4g |
Frequently asked
Does Manhattan Bagel use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Manhattan Bagel cooks with: canola oil. Across the 86 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Manhattan Bagel cook with?
Our research indicates: canola (grill), soybean (mayo/tuna salad). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Manhattan Bagel use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Manhattan Bagel cooks with canola oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Manhattan Bagel seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Manhattan Bagel cooks with canola oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Manhattan Bagel?
Farmhouse Breakfast Sandwich is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Manhattan Bagel, at an estimated 4.7g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Manhattan Bagel?
Cranberry Orange Muffin is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Manhattan Bagel, at an estimated 23.4g 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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