Pokeworks Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Pokeworks cooks with: sesame oil. Across the 112 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Pokeworks
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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Shrimp (2 oz scoop) | 0.2g |
| Chicken (2 oz scoop) | 0.9g |
| Avocado Salad Bowl (Small) | 0.9g |
| Ahi Tuna (2 oz scoop) | 1.0g |
| Avocado Salad Bowl (Regular) | 1.8g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Pokeworks
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Charred Teriyaki Salmon Hot Plate | 31.5g |
| Dynamite Spicy Shrimp Hot Plate | 27.3g |
| Dynamite Lobster Bowl | 26.6g |
| Furikake Mac Salad | 22.8g |
| Huli Huli Chicken Hot Plate | 21.9g |
Around the world: Pokeworks
Seaweed Salad has 3.0g of PUFA in Canada but 7.0g in the US. Same chain. Why not here?
We have Pokeworks in 2 countries. Here is what it cooks with in each one, and how the same menu items compare.
| Country | Cooks with | Surimi Salad | Seaweed Salad | Tempura Flakes (topping) | Garlic Spam Musubi | Garlic Crisps (topping) | Hot Miso Soup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. (this page) | soybean oil | 7.8g | 7.0g | 3.0g | 3.4g | 3.0g | 1.5g |
| Canada | canola and soybean oil | 4.0g | 3.0g | 5.0g | 4.0g | 3.0g | 1.0g |
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 Pokeworks item, ranked
All 112 items we have for Pokeworks, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Lobster Surimi (2 oz scoop) | 0.0g |
| White Rice (Side) | 0.0g |
| Hawaiian Sun Juice | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Sparkling Water | 0.0g |
| Sweet Shoyu | 0.0g |
| Ponzu Fresh | 0.0g |
| White Rice (Regular) | 0.0g |
| White Rice (Large) | 0.0g |
| White Rice (Small) | 0.0g |
| Classic Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Green Tea Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Lightly Sweetened Jasmine Green Tea | 0.0g |
| Pokeworks P.O.G. | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Mango Lychee Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Passion Lychee Green Tea | 0.0g |
| Mango Coconut Fresca | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Guava Fresca | 0.0g |
| Ube Milk Tea | 0.1g |
| Mango Fresh Milk | 0.1g |
| Strawberry Fresh Milk | 0.1g |
| Jasmine Milk Tea | 0.1g |
| Shrimp (2 oz scoop) | 0.2g |
| Gluten-Free Marshmallow Bar | 0.3g |
| Avocado (topping) | 0.5g |
| Edamame (topping) | 0.5g |
| Brown Rice (Side) | 0.5g |
| Sweet Chili Gochujang | 0.5g |
| Brown Rice (Small) | 0.5g |
| Chicken (2 oz scoop) | 0.9g |
| Avocado Salad Bowl (Small) | 0.9g |
| Brown Rice (Regular) | 0.9g |
| Brown Rice (Large) | 0.9g |
| Ahi Tuna (2 oz scoop) | 1.0g |
| Sauce on the Side | 1.0g |
| Coco Mango Haupia | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Chunk Cookie | 1.0g |
| Peruvian Chocolate Brownie | 1.0g |
| Umami Shoyu | 1.0g |
| Hot Miso Soup | 1.5g |
| Chicken Miso Ramen Soup | 1.6g |
| Avocado Salad Bowl (Regular) | 1.8g |
| Spicy Tuna (2 oz scoop) | 2.0g |
| Kids Bowl (Tofu) | 2.0g |
| O.G. Shoyu Sauce | 2.0g |
| Avocado Salad Bowl (Large) | 2.5g |
| Salmon (2 oz scoop) | 2.7g |
| Yuzu Ponzu Salmon Signature Bowl (Small) | 2.8g |
| Garlic Crisps (topping) | 3.0g |
| Tempura Flakes (topping) | 3.0g |
| Kids Bowl (Chicken) | 3.0g |
| Kettle Chips | 3.0g |
| Garlic Spam Musubi | 3.4g |
| Kale Noodles (Small) | 3.5g |
| Dynamite Lobster Poke Bomb | 3.6g |
| California Poke Bomb | 3.6g |
| Poke Your Way Regular Salad (2 proteins) | 4.0g |
| Ahi Tuna Poke Bomb | 4.2g |
| Spicy Salmon (2 oz scoop) | 4.5g |
| Spicy Serrano Aioli | 4.5g |
| Umami Ahi Bowl (Small) | 4.6g |
| Yuzu Ponzu Salmon Signature Bowl (Regular) | 4.9g |
| Yuzu Ponzu Salmon Signature Burrito (Regular) | 4.9g |
| Sesame Oil (drizzle) | 5.0g |
| Poke Your Way Regular Bowl (2 proteins) | 5.0g |
| Spicy Ahi Signature Bowl (Small) | 5.2g |
| Spicy Ahi Signature Bowl (Regular) | 5.4g |
| Spicy Ahi Signature Burrito (Regular) | 5.4g |
| Umami Ahi Bowl (Regular) | 5.8g |
| Poke Your Way Large Salad (3 proteins) | 6.0g |
| Poke Burrito Regular (2 proteins) | 6.0g |
| Fresh Salmon Poke Bomb | 6.0g |
| Pokeworks Classic | 6.0g |
| Kale Noodles (Large) | 6.4g |
| Kale Noodles (Regular) | 6.4g |
| Luxe Lobster Signature Bowl (Small) | 6.7g |
| Luxe Lobster Signature Bowl (Large) | 6.9g |
| Poke Your Way Large Bowl (3 proteins) | 7.0g |
| Seaweed Salad | 7.0g |
| Hawaiian Salt & Chili | 7.0g |
| Spicy Ahi Signature Bowl (Large) | 7.0g |
| Umami Ahi Bowl (Large) | 7.0g |
| Spicy Ahi Signature Burrito (Large) | 7.0g |
| Sweet Shoyu Tofu Signature Bowl (Small) | 7.2g |
| Luxe Lobster Signature Bowl (Regular) | 7.5g |
| Surimi Salad | 7.8g |
| Poke Burrito Large (3 proteins) | 8.0g |
| Spicy Edamame | 8.1g |
| Yuzu Ponzu Salmon Signature Bowl (Large) | 8.1g |
| Yuzu Ponzu Salmon Signature Burrito (Large) | 8.1g |
| Sriracha Aioli | 8.5g |
| Pokeworks Classic Bowl | 9.0g |
| Sweet Shoyu Tofu Signature Bowl (Regular) | 9.6g |
| Sweet Shoyu Tofu Signature Burrito (Regular) | 11.0g |
| Hawaiian Ahi Signature Bowl (Small) | 11.4g |
| Sweet Shoyu Tofu Signature Bowl (Large) | 12.0g |
| Hawaiian Ahi Signature Bowl (Regular) | 12.0g |
| Sweet Sesame Chicken Signature Bowl (Small) | 12.0g |
| Hawaiian Ahi Signature Bowl (Large) | 13.2g |
| Hawaiian Ahi Signature Burrito (Large) | 13.2g |
| Sweet Sesame Chicken Signature Bowl (Regular) | 13.5g |
| Sweet Sesame Chicken Signature Burrito (Regular) | 13.5g |
| Sweet Shoyu Tofu Signature Burrito (Large) | 13.5g |
| Sweet Sesame Chicken Signature Bowl (Large) | 14.0g |
| Sweet Sesame Chicken Signature Burrito (Large) | 14.0g |
| Black Garlic Aioli | 15.0g |
| Huli Huli Chicken Hot Plate | 21.9g |
| Furikake Mac Salad | 22.8g |
| Dynamite Lobster Bowl | 26.6g |
| Dynamite Spicy Shrimp Hot Plate | 27.3g |
| Charred Teriyaki Salmon Hot Plate | 31.5g |
Frequently asked
Does Pokeworks use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Pokeworks cooks with: sesame oil. Across the 112 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Pokeworks cook with?
Our research indicates: sesame, soybean (sauces/aioli). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Pokeworks use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Pokeworks cooks with sesame oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Pokeworks seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Pokeworks cooks with sesame oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Pokeworks?
Avocado Salad Bowl (Small) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Pokeworks, at an estimated 0.9g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Pokeworks?
Charred Teriyaki Salmon Hot Plate is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Pokeworks, at an estimated 31.5g 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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