Moe's Southwest Grill Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Moe's Southwest Grill cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 63 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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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 |
|---|---|
| Hand Cut Steak | 0.5g |
| Adobo Chicken | 1.3g |
| Ground Beef | 1.3g |
| Pork Carnitas | 3.0g |
| Chicken Salad | 4.1g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Moe's Southwest Grill
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Southwest Salad | 32.6g |
| Nachos (Chicken) | 23.1g |
| Chicken Club Quesadilla | 22.3g |
| Billy Barou Nachos | 18.0g |
| Moe Protein Burrito (Chicken) | 13.8g |
Every Moe's Southwest Grill item, ranked
All 63 items we have for Moe's Southwest Grill, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Black Beans | 0.0g |
| Pinto Beans | 0.0g |
| Pico de Gallo | 0.0g |
| Grilled Peppers & Onions | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke (Kids) | 0.0g |
| Sprite (Kids) | 0.0g |
| Coke Zero (Kids) | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola (Large) | 0.0g |
| Coke Zero (Large) | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke (Large) | 0.0g |
| Kids Apple Juice | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola (Kids) | 0.0g |
| Sprite (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Sprite (Large) | 0.0g |
| Coke Zero (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Hand Cut Steak | 0.5g |
| Sour Cream | 0.5g |
| Shredded Cheese | 0.5g |
| Adobo Chicken | 1.3g |
| Ground Beef | 1.3g |
| Kids Taco | 1.3g |
| Sweet Street Chocolate Chunk Cookie | 1.5g |
| Kids Quesadilla | 1.6g |
| Famous Queso (Cup) | 1.7g |
| Crispy Taco Shell | 1.8g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | 1.8g |
| Guacamole | 2.0g |
| Kids Burrito | 2.2g |
| Bacon | 2.7g |
| Guacamole (Cup) | 2.8g |
| Pork Carnitas | 3.0g |
| Famous Queso (Bowl) | 3.2g |
| Seasoned Rice | 3.6g |
| Flour Tortilla (12-inch) | 4.0g |
| Chicken Salad | 4.1g |
| Organic Tofu | 4.2g |
| Grilled Burrito Dipper (1 ct, Chicken) | 4.2g |
| Guacamole (Bowl) | 4.5g |
| Close Talker Salad | 6.0g |
| Chipotle Ranch | 6.0g |
| Burrito Bowl (chicken) | 6.1g |
| Famous Queso | 7.0g |
| Quesadilla (chicken) | 7.3g |
| Burrito (chicken) | 7.6g |
| The Stack | 7.7g |
| Homewrecker Bowl | 8.0g |
| John Coctostan Quesadilla | 8.0g |
| Grilled Burrito Dippers (2 ct, Chicken) | 8.4g |
| Tacos (3 Chicken) | 9.0g |
| Joey Bag of Donuts Burrito | 9.0g |
| Chips & Salsa | 10.8g |
| Pork Carnitas Bowl | 11.0g |
| Chips & Queso | 11.4g |
| Homewrecker Burrito (Chicken) | 12.0g |
| Chips & Guacamole | 12.0g |
| Moe Protein Bowl (Chicken) | 12.6g |
| Moe Protein Burrito (Chicken) | 13.8g |
| Billy Barou Nachos | 18.0g |
| Chicken Club Quesadilla | 22.3g |
| Nachos (Chicken) | 23.1g |
| Southwest Salad | 32.6g |
Frequently asked
Does Moe's Southwest Grill use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Moe's Southwest Grill cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 63 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium 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 soybean 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 soybean 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?
Hand Cut Steak is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Moe's Southwest Grill, at an estimated 0.5g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Moe's Southwest Grill?
Southwest Salad is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Moe's Southwest Grill, at an estimated 32.6g 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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