Papa Gino's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Papa Gino's cooks with: soybean oil (dough, frying); blend in cheese sauce. Across the 93 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
Safest Orders at Papa Gino's
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: Burger Patty Only (No Bun) + Fountain Drink (Medium), 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Burger Patty Only (No Bun) | 2.0g |
| Garden Salad | 3.0g |
| Garden Salad (Side) | 3.0g |
| Cinnamon Sticks | 3.0g |
| Hot Veggie Pocket | 4.0g |
What to Avoid at Papa Gino's
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| The Works Pizza (X-Large) | 22.0g |
| Meat Combo Pizza (Large) | 21.0g |
| Crispy Buffalo Chicken Pizza (Large) | 20.0g |
| The Works Pizza (Large) | 19.0g |
| Italian Sausage Ricotta Pizza (Large) | 19.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Papa Gino's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Papa Gino's cooks with: soybean oil (dough, frying); blend in cheese sauce. Across the 93 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Papa Gino's cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean oil (dough, frying); blend in cheese sauce. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Papa Gino's use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Papa Gino's cooks with soybean oil (dough, frying); blend in cheese sauce, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Papa Gino's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Papa Gino's cooks with soybean oil (dough, frying); blend in cheese sauce, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Papa Gino's?
Burger Patty Only (No Bun) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Papa Gino's, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Papa Gino's?
The Works Pizza (X-Large) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Papa Gino's, at an estimated 22.0g 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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