Marie Callender's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Marie Callender's cooks with: soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 135 menu items we analyzed, it averages 15.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
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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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Grilled Ham Steak | 0.4g |
| Hearty Vegetable Soup (Cup) | 0.4g |
| Hearty Vegetable Soup (Bowl) | 0.6g |
| Home-Style Beef Stroganoff | 1.8g |
| Bacon Strips | 1.9g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Marie Callender's
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Whole Apple Pie | 115.0g |
| Crispy Fish & Shrimp Platter | 58.2g |
| Turkey Croissant Club | 48.5g |
| Appetizer Combo Platter | 47.9g |
| The Works Frisco Burger | 47.4g |
Every Marie Callender's item, ranked
All 135 items we have for Marie Callender's, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fresh Fruit | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Cranberry Juice | 0.0g |
| BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Hot Chocolate | 0.1g |
| Milk (Small) | 0.3g |
| Grilled Ham Steak | 0.4g |
| Hearty Vegetable Soup (Cup) | 0.4g |
| Marinara Sauce | 0.5g |
| Hearty Vegetable Soup (Bowl) | 0.6g |
| Milk (Large) | 0.6g |
| Home-Style Beef Stroganoff | 1.8g |
| Bacon Strips | 1.9g |
| Cup of Soup | 2.0g |
| Marie's Meatloaf | 2.1g |
| Braised & Slow-Roasted Pot Roast | 2.3g |
| Cup of Chili | 2.8g |
| Soup & Cornbread | 3.0g |
| Turkey Sausage Patties | 3.1g |
| Toast & Jam | 3.2g |
| Key Lime Pie Slice | 3.2g |
| Mini NY Cheesecake | 3.6g |
| Build Your Own Omelet | 4.0g |
| Banana Cream Pie Pancake Platter | 4.0g |
| Belgian Waffle Platter | 4.0g |
| French Toast Platter | 4.0g |
| Buttermilk Pancake Platter | 4.0g |
| Oodles of Noodles (Kids) | 4.0g |
| Hash Browns | 4.1g |
| Creamy Potato Cheese Soup (Cup) | 4.1g |
| Belgian Waffle | 4.4g |
| Double Cream Blueberry Pie Slice | 4.7g |
| Kahlua Cream Cheese Pie Slice | 4.7g |
| Mashed Potatoes | 4.8g |
| Pumpkin Pie Slice | 4.9g |
| Broccoli Cheese Soup | 5.0g |
| Traditional Eggs Benedict | 5.0g |
| Build a Breakfast | 5.0g |
| Fresh Avocado & Shrimp Stack | 5.0g |
| Coconut Cream Pie Slice | 5.4g |
| Roasted Turkey Dinner | 5.5g |
| Chocolate Cream Pie (slice) | 5.7g |
| Banana Cream Pie Pancakes | 5.7g |
| Traditional New York Style Cheesecake | 5.7g |
| Creamy Potato Cheese Soup (Bowl) | 5.8g |
| Banana Cream Pie (slice) | 6.0g |
| Marie's Magnificent 6 | 6.0g |
| Chocolate Satin Pie Slice | 6.2g |
| Lemon Cream Cheese Pie Slice | 6.4g |
| Fresh Strawberry Pie (slice) | 6.6g |
| Top Sirloin & Shrimp Combo | 6.6g |
| Sausage Links | 6.7g |
| Veggie Tacos | 7.1g |
| Callender's Famous Chili & Cornbread | 7.3g |
| Classic Cobb Salad | 7.4g |
| Custard Pie Slice | 7.4g |
| Buttermilk Pancake Stack | 7.9g |
| Honey Ginger Glazed Salmon | 7.9g |
| Kraft Macaroni & Cheese (Kids) | 7.9g |
| German Chocolate Pie Slice | 7.9g |
| Loaded Veggie Omelet | 8.3g |
| Spicy Chipotle Ranch | 8.5g |
| Ranch Dressing | 9.0g |
| French Toast | 9.1g |
| Grilled Cheese Sammy (Kids) | 9.3g |
| Crispy Tots | 9.6g |
| Hot Open-Faced Turkey Sandwich | 9.9g |
| Lemon Meringue Pie (slice) | 10.0g |
| Cornbread | 10.0g |
| Chick-A-Doodle Strips (Kids) | 10.2g |
| Cheesy Spinach and Artichoke Dip | 12.2g |
| Crispy Chicken Tenders | 12.4g |
| Grilled Shrimp Street Tacos | 12.6g |
| Spinach and Mushroom Skillet | 13.0g |
| Marie's Classic Bacon Quiche | 13.4g |
| Kickin' Chicken Bacon Broccoli Skillet | 13.7g |
| French Apple Pie Slice | 14.0g |
| Peach Pie Slice | 15.5g |
| Turkey Pot Pie | 16.0g |
| Munchkin Burgers with Cheese (Kids) | 16.2g |
| Beef Pot Pie | 17.0g |
| BTA Omelet | 17.2g |
| Southwest Avocado with Cajun Grilled Chicken Salad | 17.2g |
| Trippel Egg Dare Ya | 17.4g |
| Classic French Dip Sandwich | 17.4g |
| French Dip Supreme Sandwich | 17.8g |
| Farmhouse Skillet | 18.2g |
| Chicken & Broccoli Fettuccine | 18.4g |
| Muffin (Coconut Pineapple) | 18.5g |
| Muffin (Blueberry Streusel) | 18.5g |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 18.7g |
| Muffin (Banana Nut) | 18.7g |
| Country Fried Steak | 19.0g |
| Oh My Omelet | 19.0g |
| Southwest Avocado with Ancho-Marinated Shrimp Salad | 19.1g |
| Breakfast Croissant Sandwich | 19.4g |
| Apple Pie (slice) | 19.5g |
| Cherry Pie Slice | 19.5g |
| Razzleberry Pie Slice | 19.5g |
| Fried Chicken | 20.0g |
| Caesar Salad | 20.1g |
| Muffin (Zesty Lemon) | 20.5g |
| Muffin (Apple Streusel) | 20.5g |
| Rhubarb Pie Slice | 20.7g |
| Soup, Salad & Quiche | 21.3g |
| Shrimp & Chicken Carbonara | 21.5g |
| Muffin (Triple Chocolate) | 21.5g |
| Fish & Chips | 22.0g |
| California Eggs Benedict | 22.6g |
| Pecan Pie Slice | 24.6g |
| Mini Shepherd's Pie & Pie Combo | 25.1g |
| Honey Mustard Chicken Crunch Salad | 25.4g |
| Muffin (Banana Walnut) | 25.7g |
| Thai Shrimp Skillet | 25.8g |
| Spicy Beef and Chicken Skillet | 27.9g |
| The Big Country Smasher | 28.0g |
| Marie's Meatloaf on Parmesan Sourdough | 29.4g |
| Crispy Green Beans | 31.2g |
| Blueberry-Banana Loaf | 32.5g |
| Loaded Tots | 32.5g |
| Breakfast Burger | 33.1g |
| Chicken Pot Pie | 33.6g |
| Whole Chocolate Cream Pie | 34.3g |
| Whole Banana Cream Pie | 35.9g |
| Grilled Ham Stack | 36.6g |
| Mini Pot Pie & Pie Combo | 39.4g |
| Callender's Cheeseburger | 39.7g |
| Albacore Tuna Melt | 40.2g |
| Original Burger | 41.5g |
| Traditional Frisco Burger | 42.9g |
| The Works Frisco Burger | 47.4g |
| Appetizer Combo Platter | 47.9g |
| Turkey Croissant Club | 48.5g |
| Crispy Fish & Shrimp Platter | 58.2g |
| Whole Apple Pie | 115.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Marie Callender's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Marie Callender's cooks with: soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 135 menu items we analyzed, it averages 15.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme 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 oil and vegetable oil blend, 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 oil and vegetable oil blend, 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?
Grilled Ham Steak is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Marie Callender's, at an estimated 0.4g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Marie Callender's?
Whole Apple Pie is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Marie Callender's, at an estimated 115.0g 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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