Piccadilly Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Piccadilly cooks with: soybean oil (no official confirmation found on piccadilly.com; soybean consistent with all published fat/sat-fat ratios and standard cafeteria-style frying practice). Across the 145 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Safest Orders at Piccadilly
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: Piccadilly Fruit Salad + Watermelon + Iced Tea, 1.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fresh Strawberries and Banana | 0.0g |
| Watermelon | 0.0g |
| Piccadilly Fruit Salad | 1.0g |
| Yellow Squash and Zucchini | 1.0g |
| Boiled New Potatoes | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at Piccadilly
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chop Steak (large) | 24.0g |
| Fried Catfish (2 pc) | 19.0g |
| Fried Shrimp Platter | 17.0g |
| Chicken Fried Steak | 16.0g |
| Fried Chicken (breast) | 14.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Piccadilly use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Piccadilly cooks with: soybean oil (no official confirmation found on piccadilly.com; soybean consistent with all published fat/sat-fat ratios and standard cafeteria-style frying practice). Across the 145 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Piccadilly cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean oil (no official confirmation found on piccadilly.com; soybean consistent with all published fat/sat-fat ratios and standard cafeteria-style frying practice). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Piccadilly use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Piccadilly cooks with soybean oil (no official confirmation found on piccadilly.com; soybean consistent with all published fat/sat-fat ratios and standard cafeteria-style frying practice), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Piccadilly seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Piccadilly cooks with soybean oil (no official confirmation found on piccadilly.com; soybean consistent with all published fat/sat-fat ratios and standard cafeteria-style frying practice), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Piccadilly?
Fresh Strawberries and Banana is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Piccadilly, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Piccadilly?
Chop Steak (large) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Piccadilly, at an estimated 24.0g 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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See where Piccadilly lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch. Wondering about a specific dish instead? The Is It Seed Oil food guide answers it for 200+ everyday foods, and the distributor oils page covers what independent restaurants fry in.