Moe's Southwest Grill Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Moe's Southwest Grill cooks with: Chips fried in-house daily in soybean oil; 12-inch flour tortillas, seasoned rice and grill items all use soybean-based vegetable oil.. Across the 43 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
Safest Orders at Moe's Southwest Grill
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 |
|---|---|
| Shredded Cheese | 0.0g |
| Pico de Gallo | 0.0g |
| Sour Cream | 0.5g |
| Bacon | 1.0g |
| Grass-Fed Steak | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at Moe's Southwest Grill
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Nachos (Chicken) | 23.0g |
| Billy Barou Nachos | 18.0g |
| Homewrecker Burrito | 16.0g |
| Stack | 14.0g |
| The Stack | 14.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Moe's Southwest Grill use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Moe's Southwest Grill cooks with: Chips fried in-house daily in soybean oil; 12-inch flour tortillas, seasoned rice and grill items all use soybean-based vegetable oil.. Across the 43 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Moe's Southwest Grill cook with?
Our research indicates: Chips fried in-house daily in soybean oil; 12-inch flour tortillas, seasoned rice and grill items all use soybean-based vegetable oil.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Moe's Southwest Grill use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Moe's Southwest Grill cooks with Chips fried in-house daily in soybean oil; 12-inch flour tortillas, seasoned rice and grill items all use soybean-based vegetable oil., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Moe's Southwest Grill seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Moe's Southwest Grill cooks with Chips fried in-house daily in soybean oil; 12-inch flour tortillas, seasoned rice and grill items all use soybean-based vegetable oil., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Moe's Southwest Grill?
Shredded Cheese is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Moe's Southwest Grill, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Moe's Southwest Grill?
Nachos (Chicken) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Moe's Southwest Grill, at an estimated 23.0g 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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