Newk's Eatery Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Newk's Eatery cooks with: Soybean/canola blend (dressings, sandwich spreads, fryer oil). Across the 84 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.2g 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 |
|---|---|
| Fresh Fruit | 0.0g |
| Pizza (Cheese, slice) | 0.2g |
| Pizza (Pepperoni, slice) | 0.8g |
| Greek Salad | 1.1g |
| Margherita Pizza | 1.2g |
What 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 |
| Newk's Q Sandwich | 28.7g |
Every Newk's Eatery item, ranked
All 84 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 |
| Pizza (Cheese, slice) | 0.2g |
| Cookie | 0.7g |
| Pizza (Pepperoni, slice) | 0.8g |
| Greek Salad | 1.1g |
| Margherita Pizza | 1.2g |
| Lay's Baked Potato Chips | 1.3g |
| BBQ Chicken Pizza | 2.0g |
| Big Crispy | 2.0g |
| 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 |
| Quinoa Salad | 3.0g |
| New York Cheesecake | 3.0g |
| Newk's Original Kettle Chips | 3.5g |
| Newk's Jalapeno Kettle Chips | 3.5g |
| Newk's Mesquite BBQ Kettle Chips | 3.5g |
| Broccoli Cheese Soup (cup) | 4.0g |
| Red Velvet Cake | 4.0g |
| Chocolate Cake | 4.0g |
| Broccoli and Cheese Soup | 4.0g |
| Green Goddess Salad | 4.0g |
| Caramel Cake | 4.0g |
| Strawberry Fields Salad | 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 |
| Peanut Butter Crispy | 5.5g |
| Caesar Salad | 5.5g |
| Potato Salad | 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 |
| Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza | 8.0g |
| Steak Q Sandwich | 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 |
| Brownie | 9.3g |
| Roast Beef Sandwich | 9.6g |
| BLT Sandwich | 10.0g |
| Uptown Salad | 10.0g |
| Kale Caesar Salad | 10.0g |
| Spicy Shrimp Pizza | 11.2g |
| Tomato Basil Soup (Bowl) | 11.4g |
| Cheetos | 11.7g |
| Pesto Chicken Sandwich | 12.1g |
| Newk's Chicken Salad Wrap | 12.8g |
| Newk's Favorite Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Tomato Basil Soup (Jumbo) | 13.3g |
| Honey Mustard Dressing | 13.5g |
| 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 |
| Newk's White BBQ Sauce | 22.0g |
| Chicken Bacon Club | 22.7g |
| Six Cheese Pimiento Mac with Bacon | 24.5g |
| Chicken Salad Sandwich | 27.4g |
| Newk's Chicken Caesar Wrap | 27.8g |
| Newk's Q Sandwich | 28.7g |
| 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/canola blend (dressings, sandwich spreads, fryer oil). Across the 84 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.2g 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/canola blend (dressings, sandwich spreads, fryer 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/canola blend (dressings, sandwich spreads, fryer 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?
Fresh Fruit is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Newk's Eatery, at an estimated 0.0g 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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