Papa Murphy's Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Garden Salad (1 serving, no dressing) | 0.0g PUFA |
| Caesar Salad (1 serving, no dressing) | 0.0g PUFA |
| Cookie Dough (1 serving) | 3.0g PUFA |
| S'mores Dessert Pizza (2 slices) | 3.0g PUFA |
| Cinnamon Wheel (2 slices) | 3.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Cowboy Stuffed Pizza (2 slices, large) | 7.0g PUFA |
| Chicago Stuffed Pizza (2 slices, large) | 7.0g PUFA |
| Big Murphy's Stuffed Pizza (2 slices, large) | 6.0g PUFA |
| Pepperoni Original Crust (2 slices, large) | 5.0g PUFA |
| 5-Meat Original Crust (2 slices, large) | 5.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Papa Murphy's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Papa Murphy's cooks with: canola oil (in dough; confirmed in ingredient disclosures). Across the 24 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Papa Murphy's cook with?
Our research indicates: canola oil (in dough; confirmed in ingredient disclosures). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Papa Murphy's?
Garden Salad (1 serving, no dressing) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Papa Murphy's, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Papa Murphy's?
Cowboy Stuffed Pizza (2 slices, large) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Papa Murphy's, at an estimated 7.0g 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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