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 130 menu items we analyzed, it averages 14.2g 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 |
|---|---|
| Fresh Fruit | 0.0g |
| Grilled Ham Steak | 0.4g |
| Home-Style Beef Stroganoff | 1.8g |
| Bacon Strips | 1.9g |
| Hearty Vegetable Soup | 2.0g |
What 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 130 items we have for Marie Callender's, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Milk | 0.0g |
| Fresh Fruit | 0.0g |
| Cranberry Juice | 0.0g |
| BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Hot Chocolate | 0.1g |
| Grilled Ham Steak | 0.4g |
| Marinara Sauce | 0.5g |
| Home-Style Beef Stroganoff | 1.8g |
| Bacon Strips | 1.9g |
| Cup of Soup | 2.0g |
| Hearty Vegetable Soup | 2.0g |
| Marie's Meatloaf | 2.1g |
| Braised & Slow-Roasted Pot Roast | 2.3g |
| Cup of Chili | 2.8g |
| Muffin | 3.0g |
| Banana Loaf | 3.0g |
| Creamy Potato Cheese Soup | 3.0g |
| Soup & Cornbread | 3.0g |
| Turkey Sausage Patties | 3.1g |
| Key Lime Pie Slice | 3.2g |
| Toast & Jam | 3.2g |
| Mini NY Cheesecake | 3.6g |
| French Toast Platter | 4.0g |
| Belgian Waffle Platter | 4.0g |
| Build Your Own Omelet | 4.0g |
| Buttermilk Pancake Platter | 4.0g |
| Banana Cream Pie Pancake Platter | 4.0g |
| Oodles of Noodles (Kids) | 4.0g |
| Hash Browns | 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 |
| 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 |
| Mini Shepherd's Pie & Pie Combo | 7.0g |
| Veggie Tacos | 7.1g |
| Callender's Famous Chili & Cornbread | 7.3g |
| Custard Pie Slice | 7.4g |
| Classic Cobb Salad | 7.4g |
| Buttermilk Pancake Stack | 7.9g |
| Kraft Macaroni & Cheese (Kids) | 7.9g |
| Honey Ginger Glazed Salmon | 7.9g |
| German Chocolate Pie Slice | 7.9g |
| Mini Pot Pie & Pie Combo | 8.0g |
| Loaded Veggie Omelet | 8.3g |
| Ranch Dressing | 8.5g |
| Spicy Chipotle Ranch | 8.5g |
| Grilled Salmon | 9.0g |
| Heartland Chicken Pot Pie | 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 |
| Eggs Benedict | 10.0g |
| Cornbread | 10.0g |
| Chick-A-Doodle Strips (Kids) | 10.2g |
| Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes | 11.0g |
| Cheesy Spinach and Artichoke Dip | 12.2g |
| Crispy Chicken Tenders | 12.4g |
| Grilled Shrimp Street Tacos | 12.6g |
| Dutch Apple Pie (slice) | 13.0g |
| 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 |
| Chicken Strips | 18.0g |
| Farmhouse Skillet | 18.2g |
| Chicken & Broccoli Fettuccine | 18.4g |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 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 |
| Razzleberry Pie Slice | 19.5g |
| Cherry Pie Slice | 19.5g |
| Fried Chicken | 20.0g |
| Caesar Salad | 20.1g |
| Soup, Salad & Quiche | 21.3g |
| Shrimp & Chicken Carbonara | 21.5g |
| Fish & Chips | 22.0g |
| California Eggs Benedict | 22.6g |
| Honey Mustard Chicken Crunch Salad | 25.4g |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 shortening (pie crusts, pot pies), soybean/vegetable oil blend (fryer, sauté). Across the 130 menu items we analyzed, it averages 14.2g 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 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?
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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