Papa Gino's Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Garden Salad | 2.0g PUFA |
| Cookie | 4.0g PUFA |
| Caesar Salad | 5.0g PUFA |
| Brownie | 5.0g PUFA |
| Mac & Cheese | 6.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Meat Lovers Pizza (2 slices, large) | 14.0g PUFA |
| Pepperoni Pizza (2 slices, large) | 12.0g PUFA |
| Steak & Cheese Sub | 12.0g PUFA |
| Sausage Pizza (2 slices, large) | 11.0g PUFA |
| Buffalo Chicken Pizza (2 slices, large) | 11.0g PUFA |
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 20 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (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.
What is the safest thing to order at Papa Gino's?
Garden Salad 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?
Meat Lovers Pizza (2 slices, large) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Papa Gino's, at an estimated 14.0g 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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