Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom cooks with: soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 80 menu items we analyzed, it averages 13.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
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Safest Orders at Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom
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: Twisted Tenders Appetizer + Iced Tea, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Side Garden Salad | 1.8g |
| Tomato Soup Cup | 2.0g |
| Twisted Tenders Appetizer | 3.0g |
| Green Chili Chicken Soup Cup | 3.0g |
| Mediterranean Salad | 5.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza (Large) | 93.9g |
| Farmer's Daughter Pizza (Large) | 60.3g |
| Meat Me Pizza (Large) | 48.7g |
| Beer Battered Onion Rings | 39.0g |
| Chicago 7 Pizza (Large) | 37.0g |
Every Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom item, ranked
All 80 items we have for Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Sweet Thai Chili Sauce | 0.0g |
| Applewood BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Buffalo Wing Sauce | 0.5g |
| Kids Sundae | 1.3g |
| Cheese Garlic Bread | 1.7g |
| Spinach Artichoke Dip | 1.8g |
| Side Garden Salad | 1.8g |
| Kids Mac n Cheese | 1.8g |
| Tomato Soup Cup | 2.0g |
| Jalapeno Pretzel Bites | 2.1g |
| Doughnut Bites | 2.6g |
| Twisted Tenders Appetizer | 3.0g |
| Green Chili Chicken Soup Cup | 3.0g |
| Kids Spaghetti | 3.0g |
| Kids Penne Alfredo | 3.0g |
| Kids Cheeseburger | 3.2g |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 3.3g |
| Kids Twisted Tenders | 3.4g |
| Bavarian Pretzel Sticks | 3.6g |
| Buffalo Roasted Cauliflower | 4.0g |
| Kids Pizza | 4.4g |
| Cheesy Dippin Strips | 5.0g |
| Mediterranean Salad | 5.0g |
| Crafted Beer Burger | 5.8g |
| Spaghetti Pie | 6.0g |
| Cookizza 6" | 6.5g |
| Fries | 7.0g |
| Beer Mustard Cheese Sauce | 7.0g |
| Fried Pickles | 7.8g |
| BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger | 7.9g |
| Bone-In Wings Short | 8.0g |
| Nachos Grande | 8.0g |
| Chicken Bacon Mac | 8.7g |
| Twisted Tenders Entree | 8.8g |
| Side Caesar Salad | 9.3g |
| Classic Cheeseburger | 9.4g |
| BBQ Chicken Pizza (Individual) | 9.5g |
| Veggie 7 Pizza (Individual) | 9.5g |
| Italian Nachos | 10.0g |
| Boneless Wings Short | 10.0g |
| Chicken Caesar Wrap | 10.0g |
| Ranch Dressing | 10.0g |
| Thai Pie Pizza (Individual) | 10.2g |
| Double Deckeroni Pizza (Individual) | 11.3g |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 11.6g |
| Chicken Pesto Alfredo | 11.6g |
| Craft Your Own Pizza | 12.0g |
| Chicken Parmesan | 12.1g |
| Chicago 7 Pizza (Individual) | 12.1g |
| Red Pepper Mayonnaise | 12.5g |
| Blackened Chicken Caesar Salad | 13.0g |
| Bleu Cheese Dressing | 13.0g |
| Spaghetti & Meatballs | 13.1g |
| Craft Your Own Calzone | 14.0g |
| Triple Chocolate Brownie | 14.3g |
| Bone-In Wings Tall | 15.0g |
| Chicken Caprese Sandwich | 15.6g |
| Chicago 7 Calzone | 15.7g |
| Jalapeno Ranch Dressing | 16.0g |
| Cookizza 9" | 16.2g |
| Roasted Chicken Apple Walnut Salad | 16.4g |
| Meat Me Pizza (Individual) | 16.5g |
| Boneless Wings Tall | 18.0g |
| Farmer's Daughter Pizza (Individual) | 19.3g |
| Old Chicago Chopped Salad | 20.7g |
| Sicilian Pepperoni Rolls | 25.7g |
| BBQ Chicken Pizza (Large) | 28.8g |
| Veggie 7 Pizza (Large) | 29.9g |
| Keg of Wings | 30.0g |
| Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza (Individual) | 30.0g |
| Thai Pie Pizza (Large) | 31.4g |
| Chicago Fire Calzone | 32.1g |
| Buffalo Chicken Rolls | 32.4g |
| Double Deckeroni Pizza (Large) | 33.0g |
| Chicago 7 Pizza (Large) | 37.0g |
| Beer Battered Onion Rings | 39.0g |
| Meat Me Pizza (Large) | 48.7g |
| Farmer's Daughter Pizza (Large) | 60.3g |
| Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza (Large) | 93.9g |
Frequently asked
Does Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom cooks with: soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 80 menu items we analyzed, it averages 13.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
What oil does Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean/vegetable oil blend. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom cooks with soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom cooks with soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom?
Twisted Tenders Appetizer is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom, at an estimated 3.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom?
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza (Large) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom, at an estimated 93.9g 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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