Pick Up Stix Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Pick Up Stix cooks with: vegetable oil (soybean assumed; consistent with Chinese fast-casual standard — official site confirms 'vegetable oil' for stir-fry but does not name the specific oil). Across the 64 menu items we analyzed, it averages 11.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Pick Up Stix
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: Hot & Sour Soup + Steamed White Rice + Bottled Water, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Wonton Soup (Medium) | 1.2g |
| Chicken Dumplings Crispy | 2.0g |
| Hot & Sour Soup | 2.0g |
| Wonton Soup (Large) | 3.0g |
| Grilled Teriyaki Chicken and Vegetables | 3.1g |
What to Avoid at Pick Up Stix
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Mongolian Steak | 34.7g |
| Beef and Broccoli | 34.7g |
| Bang Bang Noodles | 33.0g |
| Kung Pao Steak | 27.8g |
| Firecracker Chicken | 27.7g |
Every Pick Up Stix item, ranked
All 64 items we have for Pick Up Stix, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Steamed White Rice | 0.0g |
| Wonton Soup (Medium) | 1.2g |
| Steamed Brown Rice | 1.5g |
| Chicken Dumplings Crispy | 2.0g |
| Hot & Sour Soup | 2.0g |
| Mandarin Garden Side Salad | 3.0g |
| Gourmet Cookies | 3.0g |
| Wonton Soup (Large) | 3.0g |
| Grilled Teriyaki Chicken and Vegetables | 3.1g |
| Shrimp Chow Mein | 3.5g |
| Wild Caught Grilled Teriyaki Salmon | 3.8g |
| Teriyaki Vegetable Bowl | 4.0g |
| Apple Cinnamon Rolls | 4.0g |
| Grilled Bourbon Chicken | 4.2g |
| Chow Mein | 4.2g |
| Vegetable Chow Mein | 4.2g |
| Edamame | 4.8g |
| Vegetable Spring Rolls | 4.8g |
| Garlic Chicken | 4.9g |
| Chicken Egg Rolls | 4.9g |
| Chicken & Vegetables | 4.9g |
| Teriyaki Beef Bowl | 5.0g |
| Teriyaki Chicken Bowl | 5.0g |
| Buddha's Feast | 5.0g |
| Cream Cheese Wontons | 6.3g |
| Crispy Firecracker Shrimp | 6.6g |
| Crispy Honey Shrimp | 6.6g |
| Kung Pao Tofu | 7.2g |
| Drunken Noodles | 7.9g |
| Chicken Chow Mein | 7.9g |
| Mongolian Chicken | 8.0g |
| Szechwan Chicken | 8.0g |
| Garlic Shrimp | 8.4g |
| Lemon Chicken | 9.0g |
| Cashew Chicken | 9.0g |
| Sweet & Sour Chicken | 10.0g |
| Fried Rice | 10.4g |
| Chicken Fried Rice | 10.8g |
| Thai Coconut Curry Chicken | 11.1g |
| Shrimp Fried Rice | 11.1g |
| Crispy Honey Chicken | 12.7g |
| Hot Honey Chicken | 12.7g |
| Firecracker Tofu | 14.4g |
| House Special Tofu | 14.4g |
| Thai Coconut Curry Tofu | 15.4g |
| Pad Thai with Shrimp | 15.6g |
| Orange Chicken | 15.7g |
| Signature Chicken Lettuce Wraps | 16.5g |
| House Special Chow Mein | 16.5g |
| Kung Pao Shrimp | 16.8g |
| House Special Fried Rice | 17.6g |
| Signature Chinese Chicken Salad | 19.5g |
| Pad Thai with Chicken | 19.8g |
| Shrimp and Vegetables | 20.1g |
| House Special Chicken | 20.6g |
| Beef Fried Rice | 22.6g |
| Beef Chow Mein | 24.0g |
| Kung Pao Chicken | 25.1g |
| Firecracker Chicken | 27.7g |
| Kung Pao Steak | 27.8g |
| Bang Bang Noodles | 33.0g |
| Mongolian Steak | 34.7g |
| Beef and Broccoli | 34.7g |
Frequently asked
Does Pick Up Stix use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Pick Up Stix cooks with: vegetable oil (soybean assumed; consistent with Chinese fast-casual standard — official site confirms 'vegetable oil' for stir-fry but does not name the specific oil). Across the 64 menu items we analyzed, it averages 11.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Pick Up Stix cook with?
Our research indicates: vegetable oil (soybean assumed; consistent with Chinese fast-casual standard — official site confirms 'vegetable oil' for stir-fry but does not name the specific oil). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Pick Up Stix use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Pick Up Stix cooks with vegetable oil (soybean assumed; consistent with Chinese fast-casual standard — official site confirms 'vegetable oil' for stir-fry but does not name the specific oil), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Pick Up Stix seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Pick Up Stix cooks with vegetable oil (soybean assumed; consistent with Chinese fast-casual standard — official site confirms 'vegetable oil' for stir-fry but does not name the specific oil), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Pick Up Stix?
Wonton Soup (Medium) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Pick Up Stix, at an estimated 1.2g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Pick Up Stix?
Mongolian Steak is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Pick Up Stix, at an estimated 34.7g 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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