Marie Callender's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Marie Callender's cooks with: soybean shortening (pie crusts, pot pies), soybean/vegetable oil blend (fryer, sauté). Across the 136 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
Safest Orders at Marie Callender's
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: Bacon Strips + Hot Coffee, 1.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fresh Fruit | 0.0g |
| Bacon Strips | 1.0g |
| Grilled Ham Steak | 1.0g |
| Turkey Sausage Patties | 2.0g |
| Sausage Links | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at Marie Callender's
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fish & Chips | 22.0g |
| Fried Chicken | 20.0g |
| Country Fried Steak | 19.0g |
| Chicken Pot Pie | 18.0g |
| Chicken Strips | 18.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Marie Callender's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Marie Callender's cooks with: soybean shortening (pie crusts, pot pies), soybean/vegetable oil blend (fryer, sauté). Across the 136 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Marie Callender's cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean shortening (pie crusts, pot pies), soybean/vegetable oil blend (fryer, sauté). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Marie Callender's use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Marie Callender's cooks with soybean shortening (pie crusts, pot pies), soybean/vegetable oil blend (fryer, sauté), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Marie Callender's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Marie Callender's cooks with soybean shortening (pie crusts, pot pies), soybean/vegetable oil blend (fryer, sauté), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Marie Callender's?
Fresh Fruit is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Marie Callender's, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Marie Callender's?
Fish & Chips is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Marie Callender's, at an estimated 22.0g 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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See where Marie Callender's lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch. Wondering about a specific dish instead? The Is It Seed Oil food guide answers it for 200+ everyday foods, and the distributor oils page covers what independent restaurants fry in.