Pieology Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Pieology cooks with: soybean oil (dough, cooking), canola oil (some dressings). Across the 58 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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 |
|---|---|
| Garlic Knots | 2.0g |
| Custom Salad | 2.0g |
| Cheese Pizza (whole personal) | 3.0g |
| Margherita (whole personal) | 3.0g |
| Veggie Pizza (whole personal) | 3.0g |
What to Avoid at Pieology
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Alfredo Bacon Chicken Pizza | 8.0g |
| Mega Meat Pizza | 8.0g |
| Italian Salad | 7.0g |
| Fiery Buffalo Chicken Pizza | 7.0g |
| Combination Pizza | 7.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Pieology use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Pieology cooks with: soybean oil (dough, cooking), canola oil (some dressings). Across the 58 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Pieology cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean oil (dough, cooking), canola oil (some dressings). 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 (dough, cooking), canola oil (some dressings), 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 (dough, cooking), canola oil (some dressings), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Pieology?
Garlic Knots 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?
Alfredo Bacon Chicken Pizza is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Pieology, at an estimated 8.0g 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 Pieology 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.