Noodles & Company Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Grilled Steak (Add-on) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Tomato Basil Bisque (Regular) | 2.0g PUFA |
| Ciabatta Roll | 2.0g PUFA |
| Grilled Chicken Breast (Add-on) | 2.0g PUFA |
| Naturally Raised Pork (Add-on) | 2.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Pesto Cavatappi (Regular) | 12.0g PUFA |
| Alfredo MontAmore with Parmesan Chicken (Regular) | 12.0g PUFA |
| Pesto Cavatappi | 10.0g PUFA |
| Pad Thai (Regular) | 10.0g PUFA |
| Backyard BBQ Chicken Salad | 10.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Noodles & Company use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Noodles & Company cooks with: Dishes are sauteed to order in a soybean-oil based liquid butter blend; pesto and dressings soybean/canola based; potstickers fried in soybean oil. Values below are regular size.. Across the 44 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Noodles & Company cook with?
Our research indicates: Dishes are sauteed to order in a soybean-oil based liquid butter blend; pesto and dressings soybean/canola based; potstickers fried in soybean oil. Values below are regular size.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Noodles & Company?
Grilled Steak (Add-on) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Noodles & Company, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Noodles & Company?
Pesto Cavatappi (Regular) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Noodles & Company, at an estimated 12.0g 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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