Papa Gino's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Papa Gino's cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 81 menu items we analyzed, it averages 13.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
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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: Pepperoni Pizza Slice + Fountain Drink (Medium), 1.3g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Pepperoni Pizza Slice | 1.3g |
| Cheese Pizza (2 slices, large) | 1.7g |
| Mac and Cheese | 2.5g |
| Cheese Pizza Slice | 2.8g |
| Cheese Ravioli | 3.1g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Papa Gino's
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Crispy Buffalo Chicken Pizza (Large) | 56.4g |
| Mozzarella Sticks (8 pc) | 50.4g |
| Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza (Large) | 40.0g |
| Tuna Sub | 30.6g |
| Crispy Buffalo Chicken Pizza (Small) | 28.2g |
Every Papa Gino's item, ranked
All 81 items we have for Papa Gino's, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Marinara Sauce | 0.5g |
| Pepperoni Pizza Slice | 1.3g |
| Cheese Pizza (2 slices, large) | 1.7g |
| Cookie | 2.0g |
| Mac and Cheese | 2.5g |
| Cheese Pizza Slice | 2.8g |
| Cinnamon Sticks | 3.0g |
| Cheese Ravioli | 3.1g |
| Veggie Pizza (2 slices, large) | 3.2g |
| Hot Veggie Pocket | 3.2g |
| Turkey Sub | 3.6g |
| Pepperoni Pizza (2 slices, large) | 3.7g |
| Caesar Salad | 3.7g |
| Mac and Cheese Pizza (Small) | 3.9g |
| Kids Fettuccine Marinara | 4.0g |
| Gluten-Free Cheese Pizza (10") | 4.2g |
| Garden Salad | 4.8g |
| Greek Salad | 5.0g |
| Kids Mac and Cheese | 5.0g |
| Steak and Cheese Sub | 5.1g |
| Super Steak Sub | 5.1g |
| Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo | 5.2g |
| Chicken Caesar Salad | 5.3g |
| Build Your Own Cheese Pizza (Small 10") | 6.1g |
| Sausage Pizza (2 slices, large) | 6.4g |
| Bacon Mac and Cheese | 6.5g |
| Build Your Own Cheese Pizza (Large 14") | 6.8g |
| BBQ Chicken Pizza (2 slices, large) | 6.9g |
| Brownie | 6.9g |
| Build Your Own Cheese Pizza (X-Large 16") | 7.1g |
| Fettuccine with Meatballs | 8.0g |
| Kids Hot Dog and Fries | 8.0g |
| Cheese Breadsticks (Small 10 pc) | 8.1g |
| Ranch Dressing | 8.5g |
| Meat Combo Pizza (2 slices, large) | 8.7g |
| The Works Pizza (Small) | 9.4g |
| Mac and Cheese Pizza (Large) | 10.0g |
| Super Veggie Pizza (Small) | 10.7g |
| Onion Rings | 11.0g |
| Penne with Meatballs | 11.0g |
| French Fries (Small) | 11.0g |
| Greek Steak Salad | 12.0g |
| Buffalo Chicken Tenders | 12.0g |
| Italian Sausage Ricotta Pizza (Small) | 12.8g |
| Super Veggie Pizza (Large) | 12.9g |
| Meat Combo Pizza (Small) | 13.0g |
| Chicken Cobb BLT Salad | 13.0g |
| Papa Platter (Pasta Sampler) | 13.7g |
| Kids Chicken Tenders and Fries | 14.0g |
| Crispy Buffalo Chicken Pizza (2 slices, large) | 14.1g |
| Chicken Parmigiana Platter | 14.4g |
| Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese | 14.4g |
| Blue Cheese Dressing | 15.5g |
| Cheese Breadsticks (Large 20 pc) | 16.2g |
| Italian Sub | 16.5g |
| French Fries (Large) | 16.8g |
| The Works Pizza (Large) | 17.0g |
| Boss Barbecue Chicken Pizza (Small) | 17.2g |
| Chicken Parmigiana Sub | 17.3g |
| Buffalo Chicken Tender Salad | 18.0g |
| Chicken Tenders (Plain) | 18.0g |
| Meatball Parmigiana Sub | 18.1g |
| Classic Burger | 18.1g |
| Meatball Sub | 18.3g |
| Turkey Club Sub | 19.8g |
| Chicken Tenders with Fries Basket | 21.5g |
| Meat Combo Pizza (Large) | 22.9g |
| Italian Sausage Ricotta Pizza (Large) | 23.7g |
| Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza (Small) | 24.9g |
| Bacon Cheddar Burger | 25.4g |
| Chicken Wings with Fries Basket | 26.7g |
| The Works Pizza (X-Large) | 27.4g |
| Boss Barbecue Chicken Pizza (Large) | 27.6g |
| Crispy Chicken Sub | 27.8g |
| Mushroom Cheddar Burger | 27.8g |
| Crispy Buffalo Chicken Pizza (Small) | 28.2g |
| Tuna Sub | 30.6g |
| Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza (Large) | 40.0g |
| Mozzarella Sticks (8 pc) | 50.4g |
| Crispy Buffalo Chicken Pizza (Large) | 56.4g |
Frequently asked
Does Papa Gino's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Papa Gino's cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 81 menu items we analyzed, it averages 13.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme 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, 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, 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?
Pepperoni Pizza Slice is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Papa Gino's, at an estimated 1.3g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Papa Gino's?
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Pizza (Large) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Papa Gino's, at an estimated 56.4g 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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