Nick the Greek Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Nick the Greek cooks with: canola oil (estimated). Across the 67 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Nick the Greek
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: Side Greek Salad + Bottled Water, 1.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Side Greek Salad | 1.0g |
| Avgolemono Soup | 1.0g |
| Mediterranean Steak Bowl | 2.0g |
| Chicken Gyro Bowl | 3.0g |
| Pork Gyro Bowl | 3.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Nick the Greek
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Mustard Sauce | 15.0g |
| Tahini Crunch Salad | 12.0g |
| Loaded Fries (gyro meat + tzatziki) | 10.0g |
| Seasoned Fries | 9.0g |
| Fries | 8.0g |
Every Nick the Greek item, ranked
All 67 items we have for Nick the Greek, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Froyo (plain) | 0.0g |
| Tzatziki Sauce | 0.0g |
| Spicy Yogurt Sauce | 0.0g |
| Feta Sauce | 0.0g |
| Bottled Water | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Harissa | 0.0g |
| Spicy Yogurt | 0.0g |
| Side Greek Salad | 1.0g |
| Tzatziki & Pita | 1.0g |
| Pita Bread | 1.0g |
| Rice Pilaf | 1.0g |
| Basmati Rice | 1.0g |
| Avgolemono Soup | 1.0g |
| Yogurt With Honey | 1.0g |
| Chimichurri | 1.0g |
| Lemon Potatoes | 2.0g |
| Mediterranean Steak Bowl | 2.0g |
| Frozen Yogurt with Chocolate Shell | 2.0g |
| Hummus | 2.0g |
| Froyo Dubai Chocolate | 2.1g |
| Toum | 2.5g |
| Halloumi Cheese (3) | 2.8g |
| Chicken Gyro Bowl | 3.0g |
| Pork Gyro Bowl | 3.0g |
| Lamb Gyro Bowl | 3.0g |
| Greek Salad | 3.0g |
| Spanakopita (spinach pie) | 3.0g |
| Loukoumades (honey donuts) | 3.0g |
| Falafel Pita | 3.0g |
| Falafel Bowl | 3.0g |
| Steak Pita | 3.0g |
| Veggie Pita | 3.0g |
| Prasini Salad | 3.0g |
| Baklava | 3.0g |
| Lamb Gyro (pita) | 4.0g |
| Classic Gyro Bowl | 4.0g |
| Souvlaki Plate (chicken) | 4.0g |
| Souvlaki Plate (pork) | 4.0g |
| Hummus & Pita | 4.0g |
| Pork Souvlaki Pita | 4.0g |
| Chicken Souvlaki Pita | 4.0g |
| Loukoumades | 4.0g |
| Halloumi Pita | 4.0g |
| Classic Gyro (pita) | 5.0g |
| Chicken Gyro (pita) | 5.0g |
| Pork Gyro (pita) | 5.0g |
| Combo Gyro (beef/lamb pita) | 5.0g |
| Beef/Lamb Gyro Pita | 5.0g |
| Beefteki Pita | 5.0g |
| Beef/Lamb Gyro Plate | 5.0g |
| Pork Gyro Plate | 5.0g |
| Chicken Gyro Plate | 5.0g |
| Mediterranean Bowl | 5.0g |
| Gyro Salad | 5.0g |
| Halloumi Cheese (6) | 5.6g |
| Grecian Beefteki Burger | 6.0g |
| Chocolate Greek Donuts (Loukoumades) | 6.8g |
| Chopped Salad | 7.0g |
| Greek Fries | 7.0g |
| French Fries | 7.0g |
| Dubai Chocolate Greek Donuts (Loukoumades) | 7.0g |
| Fries | 8.0g |
| Seasoned Fries | 9.0g |
| Loaded Fries (gyro meat + tzatziki) | 10.0g |
| Tahini Crunch Salad | 12.0g |
| Mustard Sauce | 15.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Nick the Greek use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Nick the Greek cooks with: canola oil (estimated). Across the 67 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Nick the Greek cook with?
Our research indicates: Canola or soybean oil for fries; olive oil on salads and rice; beef/lamb rendered fat in gyro meat; canola likely used for falafel frying. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Nick the Greek use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Nick the Greek cooks with canola oil (estimated), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Nick the Greek seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Nick the Greek cooks with canola oil (estimated), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Nick the Greek?
Mediterranean Steak Bowl is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Nick the Greek, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Nick the Greek?
Mustard Sauce is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Nick the Greek, at an estimated 15.0g 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. 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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