Pizza Ranch Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Pizza Ranch cooks with: Soybean oil (broasted chicken, pizza dough conditioner); palm oil (crust shortening); soybean-based fry oil for chicken fries and sides. Across the 96 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
Safest Orders at Pizza Ranch
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: Ranch Salad (no dressing) + Bottled Water, 1.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Sweet Teriyaki Sauce (wings) | 0.0g |
| Ranch Salad (no dressing) | 1.0g |
| Garden Salad | 2.0g |
| Burger Patty Only (No Bun) | 2.0g |
| Mac & Cheese | 3.0g |
What to Avoid at Pizza Ranch
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Crispy Ranch Chicken 12 Piece | 45.0g |
| Crispy Ranch Chicken 8 Piece | 32.0g |
| 10 Piece Tenders Box | 32.0g |
| Boneless Wings 16 Piece | 26.0g |
| Traditional Wings 16 Piece | 22.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Pizza Ranch use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Pizza Ranch cooks with: Soybean oil (broasted chicken, pizza dough conditioner); palm oil (crust shortening); soybean-based fry oil for chicken fries and sides. Across the 96 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Pizza Ranch cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean oil (broasted chicken, pizza dough conditioner); palm oil (crust shortening); soybean-based fry oil for chicken fries and sides. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Pizza Ranch use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Pizza Ranch cooks with Soybean oil (broasted chicken, pizza dough conditioner); palm oil (crust shortening); soybean-based fry oil for chicken fries and sides, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Pizza Ranch seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Pizza Ranch cooks with Soybean oil (broasted chicken, pizza dough conditioner); palm oil (crust shortening); soybean-based fry oil for chicken fries and sides, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Pizza Ranch?
Sweet Teriyaki Sauce (wings) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Pizza Ranch, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Pizza Ranch?
Crispy Ranch Chicken 12 Piece is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Pizza Ranch, at an estimated 45.0g 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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