Marie Callender's Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Mashed Potatoes | 3.0g PUFA |
| Cornbread | 4.0g PUFA |
| Broccoli Cheese Soup | 5.0g PUFA |
| Fresh Strawberry Pie (slice) | 7.0g PUFA |
| Banana Cream Pie (slice) | 8.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Fish & Chips | 22.0g PUFA |
| Fried Chicken | 20.0g PUFA |
| Country Fried Steak | 19.0g PUFA |
| Chicken Pot Pie | 18.0g PUFA |
| Chicken Strips | 18.0g PUFA |
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 22 menu items we analyzed, it averages 11.8g 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.
What is the safest thing to order at Marie Callender's?
Mashed Potatoes is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Marie Callender's, at an estimated 3.0g 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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