MOD Pizza Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, MOD Pizza cooks with: Extra virgin olive oil (primary drizzle/finishing oil); soybean oil in dressings (ranch, Italian, Caesar) and mayo-based items. Across the 55 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Safest Orders at MOD Pizza
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: Caspian Pizza (MOD-size) + Bottled Water, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Garlic Pesto | 1.5g |
| Caspian Pizza (MOD-size) | 2.0g |
| Jasper Pizza (MOD-size) | 2.0g |
| Lucy Sunshine Pizza (MOD-size) | 2.0g |
| Dominic Pizza (MOD-size) | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at MOD Pizza
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Caesar Salad (MOD-size) | 20.0g |
| Italian Chop Salad (MOD-size) | 14.0g |
| Mega Pizza (double crust) | 14.0g |
| Ranch | 10.0g |
| Pepperoni Pizza (MOD-size) | 9.0g |
Frequently asked
Does MOD Pizza use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, MOD Pizza cooks with: Extra virgin olive oil (primary drizzle/finishing oil); soybean oil in dressings (ranch, Italian, Caesar) and mayo-based items. Across the 55 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does MOD Pizza cook with?
Our research indicates: Extra virgin olive oil (primary drizzle/finishing oil); soybean oil in dressings (ranch, Italian, Caesar) and mayo-based items. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does MOD Pizza use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates MOD Pizza cooks with Extra virgin olive oil (primary drizzle/finishing oil); soybean oil in dressings (ranch, Italian, Caesar) and mayo-based items, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is MOD Pizza seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates MOD Pizza cooks with Extra virgin olive oil (primary drizzle/finishing oil); soybean oil in dressings (ranch, Italian, Caesar) and mayo-based items, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at MOD Pizza?
Garlic Pesto is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at MOD Pizza, at an estimated 1.5g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at MOD Pizza?
Caesar Salad (MOD-size) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at MOD Pizza, at an estimated 20.0g 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 MOD Pizza 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.