Newk's Eatery Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Newk's Eatery cooks with: soybean and canola oil. Across the 101 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Newk's Eatery
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 |
|---|---|
| Pizza (Cheese, slice) | 0.2g |
| Pizza (Pepperoni, slice) | 0.8g |
| Greek Salad | 1.1g |
| Margherita Pizza | 1.2g |
| BBQ Chicken Pizza | 2.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Newk's Eatery
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Pesto Pasta Chicken Caesar | 39.4g |
| The Italian Sandwich | 31.3g |
| Newk's Q Wrap | 31.2g |
| Newk's Q Pizza | 30.3g |
| Chipotle Shrimp Caesar Wrap | 29.6g |
Every Newk's Eatery item, ranked
All 101 items we have for Newk's Eatery, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fresh Fruit | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Creole Mustard | 0.0g |
| Apple Sauce | 0.0g |
| Pizza (Cheese, slice) | 0.2g |
| Cookie | 0.7g |
| Pizza (Pepperoni, slice) | 0.8g |
| Kid's Cheese Pizza | 0.9g |
| Greek Salad | 1.1g |
| Margherita Pizza | 1.2g |
| Lay's Baked Potato Chips | 1.3g |
| Kid's Turkey & Cheese Sandwich | 1.8g |
| BBQ Chicken Pizza | 2.0g |
| Big Crispy | 2.0g |
| Kid's Pepperoni Pizza | 2.1g |
| Mediterranean Pizza | 2.3g |
| Chicken Tortilla Soup Cup | 2.4g |
| Shrimp Po Boy | 2.5g |
| Shrimp and Avocado Salad | 2.6g |
| Five Cheese Mac and Cheese | 2.6g |
| Multigrain Sun Chips | 2.8g |
| Kid's Ham & Cheese Sandwich | 2.9g |
| Quinoa Salad | 3.0g |
| New York Cheesecake | 3.0g |
| Kid's Toasted Grilled Cheese Sandwich | 3.4g |
| Newk's Mesquite BBQ Kettle Chips | 3.5g |
| Newk's Jalapeno Kettle Chips | 3.5g |
| Newk's Original Kettle Chips | 3.5g |
| Garden Salad | 3.7g |
| Broccoli Cheese Soup (cup) | 4.0g |
| Strawberry Fields Salad | 4.0g |
| Green Goddess Salad | 4.0g |
| Broccoli and Cheese Soup | 4.0g |
| Caramel Cake | 4.0g |
| Chocolate Cake | 4.0g |
| Red Velvet Cake | 4.0g |
| Strawberry Cake | 4.0g |
| Lobster and Crab Bisque Cup | 4.2g |
| Chicken Tortilla Soup Bowl | 4.7g |
| Pepperoni Pizza | 4.8g |
| Black and Bleu Salad | 5.0g |
| Newk's Steakhouse Salad | 5.0g |
| Ultimate Salad | 5.0g |
| Coconut Vanilla Cake | 5.2g |
| Caesar Salad | 5.5g |
| Potato Salad | 5.5g |
| Peanut Butter Crispy | 5.5g |
| Harvest Salad | 6.0g |
| Loaded Potato Soup (cup) | 6.2g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 7.0g |
| Newk's Philly | 7.0g |
| Steak and Mushroom Pizza | 7.0g |
| Pasta Salad | 7.0g |
| Supreme Pizza | 7.4g |
| Nacho Cheese Doritos | 7.7g |
| Steak Q Sandwich | 8.0g |
| Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza | 8.0g |
| Tomato Basil Soup (cup) | 8.2g |
| Newk's Favorite Salad | 8.2g |
| Lobster and Crab Bisque Bowl | 8.5g |
| Ahi Tuna Salad | 9.0g |
| Turkey & Swiss Sandwich | 9.2g |
| Brownie | 9.3g |
| Roast Beef Sandwich | 9.6g |
| BLT Sandwich | 10.0g |
| Uptown Salad | 10.0g |
| Kale Caesar Salad | 10.0g |
| Ham & Swiss Sandwich | 11.1g |
| Spicy Shrimp Pizza | 11.2g |
| Portabella Veggie Sandwich | 11.3g |
| Tomato Basil Soup (Bowl) | 11.4g |
| Cheetos | 11.7g |
| Pesto Chicken Sandwich | 12.1g |
| Cobb Salad | 12.4g |
| Loaded Potato Soup (Bowl) | 12.4g |
| Newk's Chicken Salad Wrap | 12.8g |
| Newk's Favorite Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Tomato Basil Soup (Jumbo) | 13.3g |
| Asian Chicken Salad | 13.4g |
| Honey Mustard Dressing | 13.5g |
| Southern Salad | 13.9g |
| Turkey Avocado Sandwich | 14.2g |
| Newk's Club Wrap | 15.7g |
| Salmon Caesar Salad | 15.9g |
| Newk's Club Sandwich | 16.2g |
| French Dip | 16.8g |
| Portabella Veggie Pizza | 17.2g |
| Ranch Dressing | 17.5g |
| Pimiento Cheese Sandwich | 21.0g |
| Newk's White BBQ Sauce | 22.0g |
| Chicken Bacon Club | 22.7g |
| Six Cheese Pimiento Mac with Bacon | 24.5g |
| Newk's Double Club Sandwich | 24.8g |
| Chicken Salad Sandwich | 27.4g |
| Newk's Chicken Caesar Wrap | 27.8g |
| Newk's Q Sandwich | 28.7g |
| Chipotle Shrimp Caesar Wrap | 29.6g |
| Newk's Q Pizza | 30.3g |
| Newk's Q Wrap | 31.2g |
| The Italian Sandwich | 31.3g |
| Pesto Pasta Chicken Caesar | 39.4g |
Frequently asked
Does Newk's Eatery use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Newk's Eatery cooks with: soybean and canola oil. Across the 101 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Newk's Eatery cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean/canola blend (dressings, sandwich spreads, fryer oil). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Newk's Eatery use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Newk's Eatery cooks with soybean and canola oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Newk's Eatery seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Newk's Eatery cooks with soybean and canola oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Newk's Eatery?
Pizza (Cheese, slice) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Newk's Eatery, at an estimated 0.2g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Newk's Eatery?
Pesto Pasta Chicken Caesar is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Newk's Eatery, at an estimated 39.4g 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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