Noodles & Company Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Noodles & Company cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 59 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Noodles & Company
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: Chicken Noodle Soup (Regular), 3.7g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Tomato Basil Bisque (Regular) | 2.0g |
| Braised Beef | 3.0g |
| Chicken Noodle Soup (Regular) | 3.7g |
| Japanese Pan Noodles (Regular) | 4.7g |
| Wisconsin Mac & Cheese | 5.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Noodles & Company
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chicken Caesar Salad | 24.9g |
| Pad Thai (Regular) | 22.4g |
| Sesame Soy Steak Ramen (Regular) | 21.6g |
| Buffalo Chicken Ranch Mac (Regular) | 20.9g |
| Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi (Regular) | 15.9g |
Every Noodles & Company item, ranked
All 59 items we have for Noodles & Company, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Lemon Parmesan Broccoli (Side) | 0.9g |
| Baguette (Side) | 0.9g |
| Grilled Chicken Breast (Add-on) | 1.0g |
| Naturally Raised Pork (Add-on) | 1.1g |
| Kids Grilled Chicken | 1.3g |
| Sauteed Shrimp (Add-on) | 1.5g |
| Tomato Basil Bisque (Regular) | 2.0g |
| Ciabatta Roll | 2.0g |
| Rice Krispy Treat | 2.0g |
| Grilled Steak (Add-on) | 2.7g |
| Braised Beef | 3.0g |
| Garlic Toast | 3.0g |
| Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Breast (Add-on) | 3.0g |
| Potstickers (3 Piece) | 3.0g |
| Garden Salad (Side) | 3.6g |
| Chicken Noodle Soup (Regular) | 3.7g |
| Kids Creamy Cheddar Mac | 4.4g |
| Japanese Pan Noodles (Regular) | 4.7g |
| Kids Buttered Noodles | 4.8g |
| Potstickers (5 Piece) | 4.8g |
| Cheesy Garlic Bread | 4.9g |
| Wisconsin Mac & Cheese | 5.0g |
| Snickerdoodle Cookie | 5.0g |
| Kids Spaghetti & Meatballs | 5.1g |
| Alfredo MontAmore | 6.0g |
| Japanese Pan Noodles | 6.0g |
| Chocolate Chunk Cookie | 6.0g |
| Mediterranean Chicken Salad (Regular) | 6.3g |
| Korean BBQ Meatballs (Side) | 6.7g |
| Creamy Cheddar Mac (Regular) | 7.0g |
| LEANguini Rosa (Regular) | 7.0g |
| Stuffed Spinach & Artichoke Tortelloni (Regular) | 7.0g |
| Impossible Panko Chicken (Add-on) | 7.0g |
| Roasted Garlic Cream Tortelloni (Regular) | 7.7g |
| Grilled Orange Chicken Lo Mein (Regular) | 8.0g |
| Potstickers (6) | 8.0g |
| Spicy Korean Beef Noodles | 9.0g |
| Chicken Veracruz Salad | 9.0g |
| Caesar Salad (Side) | 9.7g |
| Buttery Parmesan Noodles (Regular) | 9.9g |
| Pasta Fresca (Regular) | 9.9g |
| Pesto Cavatappi | 10.0g |
| Backyard BBQ Chicken Salad | 10.0g |
| Zucchini Pesto with Grilled Chicken (Regular) | 10.0g |
| Baked Chicken Parmesan | 11.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Bacon Alfredo (Regular) | 11.3g |
| Rigatoni Rosa with Parmesan Chicken (Regular) | 11.4g |
| Alfredo MontAmore with Parmesan Chicken (Regular) | 12.0g |
| Spaghetti & Meatballs (Regular) | 12.0g |
| Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine (Regular) | 12.1g |
| Gochujang Ramen Carbonara (Regular) | 12.6g |
| Pulled Pork BBQ Mac (Regular) | 12.7g |
| Spicy Korean Steak Noodles (Regular) | 14.6g |
| Basil Pesto Cavatappi (Regular) | 15.3g |
| Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi (Regular) | 15.9g |
| Buffalo Chicken Ranch Mac (Regular) | 20.9g |
| Sesame Soy Steak Ramen (Regular) | 21.6g |
| Pad Thai (Regular) | 22.4g |
| Chicken Caesar Salad | 24.9g |
Frequently asked
Does Noodles & Company use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Noodles & Company cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 59 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High 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.
Does Noodles & Company use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Noodles & Company cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Noodles & Company seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Noodles & Company 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 Noodles & Company?
Mediterranean Chicken Salad (Regular) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Noodles & Company, at an estimated 6.3g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Noodles & Company?
Chicken Caesar Salad is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Noodles & Company, at an estimated 24.9g 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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