Pita Pit Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Pita Pit cooks with: avocado oil. Across the 90 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Pita Pit
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: Burger Patty Only (No Bun) + Bottled Water, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Greek Salad Bowl | 4.0g |
| Garden Pita | 4.0g |
| Veggie Pita | 5.0g |
| Chicken Souvlaki Pita | 5.0g |
| Ham n' Eggs Breakfast Pita | 5.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Pita Pit
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Falafel Pita | 15.0g |
| Chicken Club Pita | 9.0g |
| Bacon Cheeseburger Pita | 9.0g |
| BLT Pita | 9.0g |
| Chicken Caesar Pita | 8.0g |
Around the world: Pita Pit
Falafel Pita has 6.0g of PUFA in Canada but 15.0g in the US. Same chain. Why not here?
We have Pita Pit in 2 countries. Here is what it cooks with in each one, and how the same menu items compare.
| Country | Cooks with | Pita Chips | Falafel Pita | Gyro Pita | Buffalo Chicken Pita | Meat the Day Breakfast Pita | Chicken Souvlaki Pita |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. (this page) | avocado and soybean oil | 5.0g | 15.0g | 8.0g | 7.0g | 6.0g | 5.0g |
| Canada | Not disclosed | 2.0g | 6.0g | 7.0g | 6.0g | 5.0g | 5.0g |
Items are matched by name, so portions and recipes can differ between countries. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item. Oil notes are as each country's chain discloses them.
Every Pita Pit item, ranked
All 90 items we have for Pita Pit, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Gold Peak Sweet Tea | 0.0g |
| Gold Peak Unsweetened Tea | 0.0g |
| Tractor Organic Beverage | 0.0g |
| Teriyaki | 0.0g |
| Yellow Mustard | 0.0g |
| BBQ | 0.0g |
| Avocado | 0.5g |
| Buffalo Sauce | 0.5g |
| Tzatziki | 0.5g |
| Pesto | 0.5g |
| Hummus | 0.5g |
| Cucumber Salad | 1.0g |
| Banana Very Berry Smoothie | 1.0g |
| Mango Tango Smoothie | 1.0g |
| Peach Raspberry Smoothie | 1.0g |
| Berry Go Round Smoothie | 1.0g |
| Blue Bayou Smoothie | 1.0g |
| Side Salad | 2.0g |
| Soup | 2.0g |
| Balsamic Vinaigrette | 2.8g |
| Li'l Hummus Kids Pita | 3.0g |
| Chips | 3.0g |
| Pita + Dip | 3.0g |
| Cookies | 3.0g |
| Baklava | 3.0g |
| Killer Brownie - Brookie | 3.1g |
| Greek Vinaigrette | 3.9g |
| Greek Salad Bowl | 4.0g |
| Garden Pita | 4.0g |
| Li'l Turkey Kids Pita | 4.0g |
| Li'l Ham Kids Pita | 4.0g |
| Li'l Chicken Kids Pita | 4.0g |
| Killer Brownie - Kitchen Sink | 4.0g |
| Spicy Sriracha | 4.0g |
| Ancho Chipotle | 4.5g |
| Veggie Pita | 5.0g |
| Chicken Souvlaki Pita | 5.0g |
| Pita Chips | 5.0g |
| Ham n' Eggs Breakfast Pita | 5.0g |
| Morning Glory Breakfast Pita | 5.0g |
| Chicken Pita | 5.0g |
| Turkey Pita | 5.0g |
| Black Forest Ham Pita | 5.0g |
| Hummus Pita | 5.0g |
| Spicy Black Bean Pita | 5.0g |
| Cheese Pita | 5.0g |
| Greek Grilled Cheese - Athens | 5.0g |
| Kids Quesapita | 5.0g |
| Hula Teriyaki Fresh Bowl | 5.0g |
| Bruschetta Fresh Bowl | 5.0g |
| Quesapita | 5.0g |
| Ranch | 5.5g |
| Greek Pita (gyro + feta + olives) | 6.0g |
| Awakin' with Bacon Breakfast Pita | 6.0g |
| Steak n' Eggs Breakfast Pita | 6.0g |
| Meat the Day Breakfast Pita | 6.0g |
| Chicken Crave Pita | 6.0g |
| Southwestern Chicken Pita | 6.0g |
| Prime Rib Pita | 6.0g |
| The Aloha Pita | 6.0g |
| Buffalo Chicken Salad | 6.0g |
| Chicken Caesar Salad | 6.0g |
| Ode To Athens Fresh Bowl | 6.0g |
| Chicken Quesapita | 6.0g |
| Mayo | 6.0g |
| Jalapeño Ranch | 6.0g |
| Spicy Chicken Pita | 7.0g |
| Steak & Cheese Pita | 7.0g |
| Buffalo Chicken Pita | 7.0g |
| Super Greek Pita | 7.0g |
| Philly Pita | 7.0g |
| Club Pita | 7.0g |
| California Club Pita | 7.0g |
| The Local Pita | 7.0g |
| Smoked Pulled Pork Pita | 7.0g |
| Greek Grilled Cheese - Chicken Club | 7.0g |
| Greek Grilled Cheese - Cowboy Steak | 7.0g |
| Club Salad | 7.0g |
| Falafel Bites | 7.0g |
| Chicken Caesar Pita | 8.0g |
| Tuna Pita | 8.0g |
| Caesar Dressing | 8.0g |
| Chicken Bacon Ranch Pita | 8.0g |
| Gyro Pita | 8.0g |
| Gyro Salad | 8.0g |
| Chicken Club Pita | 9.0g |
| Bacon Cheeseburger Pita | 9.0g |
| BLT Pita | 9.0g |
| Falafel Pita | 15.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Pita Pit use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Pita Pit cooks with: avocado oil. Across the 90 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Pita Pit cook with?
Our research indicates: Greek Grilled Cheese items and the Pita + Dip are "Seared in Avocado Oil" per the chain's own menu. Highly refined soybean oil in the dressings, mayo-based sauces, chipotle mayo and Caesar dressing; canola oil in the hummus and the tortilla base. Grilled proteins cooked on a shared grill with minimal added oil. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Pita Pit use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Pita Pit cooks with avocado oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Pita Pit seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Pita Pit cooks with Greek Grilled Cheese items and the Pita + Dip are "Seared in Avocado Oil" per the chain's own menu. Highly refined soybean oil in the dressings, mayo-based sauces, chipotle mayo and Caesar dressing; canola oil in the hummus and the tortilla base. Grilled proteins cooked on a shared grill with minimal added oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Pita Pit?
Greek Salad Bowl is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Pita Pit, at an estimated 4.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Pita Pit?
Falafel Pita is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Pita Pit, at an estimated 15.0g 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. 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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