Pieology Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Pieology cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 55 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Pieology
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: Custom Salad + Bottled Water, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Custom Salad | 2.0g |
| Create Your Own Pizza - Original Thin Crust | 4.0g |
| Create Your Own Pizza - Cauliflower Crust | 4.0g |
| Create Your Own Pizza - Gluten-Free Crust | 4.0g |
| Vegan Custom Pizza | 4.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Pieology
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza | 27.9g |
| Ooey Gooey Cheese Bread | 26.4g |
| Spinach Salad | 25.2g |
| Garlic Cheese Bread | 19.3g |
| Spinach Side Salad | 18.5g |
Every Pieology item, ranked
All 55 items we have for Pieology, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Red Sauce | 0.0g |
| Sprite (Fountain) | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola (Fountain) | 0.0g |
| Coke Zero (Fountain) | 0.0g |
| Dr Pepper (Fountain) | 0.0g |
| Diet Dr Pepper (Fountain) | 0.0g |
| Minute Maid Light Lemonade (Fountain) | 0.0g |
| Fanta Orange (Fountain) | 0.0g |
| Barq's Root Beer (Fountain) | 0.0g |
| Hi-C Fruit Punch (Fountain) | 0.0g |
| Gold Peak Unsweetened Tea (Fountain) | 0.0g |
| Powerade Mountain Blast (Fountain) | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke (Fountain) | 0.0g |
| Apple Juice (Kids) | 0.0g |
| Milk (Kids) | 0.3g |
| Chocolate Milk (Kids) | 0.3g |
| Alfredo Sauce | 0.5g |
| Garlic Knots | 2.0g |
| Custom Salad | 2.0g |
| Triple Chocolate Cookie | 3.1g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | 3.3g |
| Create Your Own Pizza - Original Thin Crust | 4.0g |
| Create Your Own Pizza - Cauliflower Crust | 4.0g |
| Create Your Own Pizza - Gluten-Free Crust | 4.0g |
| Vegan Custom Pizza | 4.0g |
| Dairy-Free Custom Pizza | 4.0g |
| Entrée Salad with Chicken | 4.0g |
| Create Your Own Pizza - Pie-Rise Thick Crust | 5.0g |
| Reese's Peanut Butter Cookie | 5.7g |
| Spicy Italian (pepperoni, salami, capicola, whole personal) | 6.0g |
| Cinnamon Dough Bites | 6.0g |
| Freshly Baked Brownie | 7.0g |
| Bambino Pizza (Kids) | 8.0g |
| Caesar Side Salad | 9.1g |
| Caesar Salad | 9.1g |
| Cheese Pizza | 10.0g |
| Margherita Pizza | 11.2g |
| Fiery Buffalo Chicken Pizza | 11.6g |
| Fire Grilled BBQ Chicken Pizza | 11.7g |
| Cinnamon Churro Dessert Pizza | 11.7g |
| Hawaiian Pizza | 12.2g |
| Pepperoni Pizza | 13.1g |
| Italian Side Salad | 13.4g |
| Alfredo Bacon Chicken Pizza | 14.2g |
| Italian Salad | 14.3g |
| Mega Meat Pizza | 15.1g |
| Veggie Pesto Pizza | 16.4g |
| Combination Pizza | 17.2g |
| Spinach Side Salad | 18.5g |
| Garlic Cheese Bread | 19.3g |
| Spinach Salad | 25.2g |
| Ooey Gooey Cheese Bread | 26.4g |
| Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza | 27.9g |
Frequently asked
Does Pieology use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Pieology cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 55 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Pieology cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean oil in the dough, the garlic herb butter and the creamy Italian. The crust brush labelled "Olive Oil" is a 90/10 blend of refined sunflower oil and extra virgin olive oil. Canola oil in the Caesar, the vinaigrettes and the pesto. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Pieology use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Pieology cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Pieology seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Pieology 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 Pieology?
Custom Salad is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Pieology, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Pieology?
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Pieology, at an estimated 27.9g 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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