Noodles & Company Seed Oil Report Card
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 C (High Risk).
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: Tomato Basil Bisque (Regular), 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Grilled Steak (Add-on) | 1.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Breast (Add-on) | 2.0g |
| Ciabatta Roll | 2.0g |
| Sauteed Shrimp (Add-on) | 2.0g |
| Tomato Basil Bisque (Regular) | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at Noodles & Company
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Alfredo MontAmore with Parmesan Chicken (Regular) | 12.0g |
| Pesto Cavatappi (Regular) | 12.0g |
| Pesto Cavatappi | 10.0g |
| Pad Thai (Regular) | 10.0g |
| Zucchini Pesto with Grilled Chicken (Regular) | 10.0g |
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 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 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., 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 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., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
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?
Alfredo MontAmore with Parmesan Chicken (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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