P.F. Chang's Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Hot & Sour Soup | 3.0g PUFA |
| Pork Dumplings | 4.0g PUFA |
| Garlic Noodles | 7.0g PUFA |
| Banana Spring Rolls | 7.0g PUFA |
| Singapore Street Noodles | 8.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Crispy Honey Chicken | 18.0g PUFA |
| Sesame Chicken | 17.0g PUFA |
| Kung Pao Chicken | 15.0g PUFA |
| Orange Chicken | 14.0g PUFA |
| Sweet & Sour Chicken | 14.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does P.F. Chang's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, P.F. Chang's cooks with: Soybean oil (primary wok and frying oil; standard for P.F. Chang's kitchen; PUFA fraction 0.55). Across the 29 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does P.F. Chang's cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean oil (primary wok and frying oil; standard for P.F. Chang's kitchen; PUFA fraction 0.55). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at P.F. Chang's?
Hot & Sour Soup is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at P.F. Chang's, at an estimated 3.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at P.F. Chang's?
Crispy Honey Chicken is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at P.F. Chang's, at an estimated 18.0g 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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