Papa John's Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Pizza Sauce Dip | 0.0g PUFA |
| Cheese Sauce Dip | 2.0g PUFA |
| Breadsticks (2) | 3.0g PUFA |
| Cheese Pizza, Original Crust (2 slices) | 4.0g PUFA |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie (1 serving) | 4.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Italian Papadia | 14.0g PUFA |
| Garlic Parmesan Wings (8) | 14.0g PUFA |
| The Meats Pizza (2 slices, large) | 12.0g PUFA |
| Epic Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza (2 slices, large) | 12.0g PUFA |
| Shaq-a-Roni Pizza (2 slices, XL) | 11.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Papa John's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Papa John's cooks with: Soybean oil in dough; Special Garlic dip is soybean-oil mayo base; most dips and wing sauces soybean-oil based.. Across the 37 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Papa John's cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean oil in dough; Special Garlic dip is soybean-oil mayo base; most dips and wing sauces soybean-oil based.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Papa John's?
Pizza Sauce Dip is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Papa John's, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Papa John's?
Italian Papadia is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Papa John'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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