Rita's Italian Ice Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Rita's Italian Ice cooks with: no deep fryer anywhere in the concept; the entire menu is frozen treats (Italian ice, frozen custard, gelati, shakes, concretes) plus baked waffle cones. Fat comes from dairy in the custard base and toppings like whipped cream, hot fudge, and peanut butter sauce, not from any cooking oil. Across the 59 menu items we analyzed, it averages 1.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Rita's Italian Ice
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: 3 Quart Bundle + Small + Bottled Water, 0.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Italian Ice - Large | 0.0g |
| Italian Ice - Small | 0.0g |
| Italian Ice - Quart | 0.0g |
| Sugar-Free Italian Ice - Small | 0.0g |
| Ice Blender | 0.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Rita's Italian Ice
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| OREO Cookies n' Cream Milkshake - Large | 3.5g |
| Frozen Custard Quart | 3.0g |
| Oreo Cookie Sandwich 6-Pack | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwich 6-Pack | 3.0g |
| Frozen Custard Ice Cream Cake | 3.0g |
Every Rita's Italian Ice item, ranked
All 59 items we have for Rita's Italian Ice, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Italian Ice - Large | 0.0g |
| Italian Ice - Small | 0.0g |
| Italian Ice - Quart | 0.0g |
| Sugar-Free Italian Ice - Small | 0.0g |
| Ice Blender | 0.0g |
| Ice Flight | 0.0g |
| 3 Quart Bundle | 0.0g |
| 4 Quart Bundle | 0.0g |
| Bottled Water | 0.0g |
| Sugar-Free Italian Ice - Kids | 0.0g |
| Sugar-Free Italian Ice - Large | 0.0g |
| Sugar-Free Italian Ice - Quart | 0.0g |
| Italian Ice - Kids | 0.0g |
| Frozen Coffee - Small | 0.6g |
| Frozen Coffee - Large | 0.6g |
| Frozen Matcha - Small | 0.6g |
| Frozen Matcha - Large | 0.6g |
| Frozen Custard - Large Cup | 1.0g |
| Frozen Custard - Small Cup | 1.0g |
| Misto - Large | 1.0g |
| Soft Frozen Custard Cone | 1.0g |
| Frozen Custard Sundae | 1.0g |
| Hand Scooped Frozen Custard - Small | 1.0g |
| Gelati - Small | 1.0g |
| Misto Shake - Small | 1.0g |
| Specialty Milkshake - Small | 1.0g |
| Acai Bowl | 1.0g |
| Milkshake Chocolate - Small | 1.3g |
| Milkshake Vanilla - Small | 1.5g |
| Milkshake Chocolate - Large | 1.8g |
| Gelati - Large | 2.0g |
| Concrete - Regular | 2.0g |
| Blendini - Regular | 2.0g |
| Frozen Custard Pint | 2.0g |
| 5-Layer Gelati - Regular | 2.0g |
| Birthday Cake Concrete | 2.0g |
| Cookies n' Cream Concrete | 2.0g |
| REESE'S Peanut Butter Mudslide Concrete | 2.0g |
| Strawberry Shortcake Concrete | 2.0g |
| Misto Shake - Large | 2.0g |
| Milkshake Fruity Pebbles | 2.0g |
| Milkshake Vanilla Heath | 2.0g |
| Banana Split Sundae | 2.0g |
| Custard Parfait Sundae | 2.0g |
| Brownie Sundae | 2.0g |
| REESE'S Peanut Butter Mudslide Sundae | 2.0g |
| Waffle Bowl Sundae | 2.0g |
| Hand Scooped Cookie Sundae | 2.0g |
| Philadelphia Style Soft Pretzel | 2.0g |
| Hand Scooped Frozen Custard - Large | 2.0g |
| Custard Cookie Sandwich | 2.0g |
| Milkshake Vanilla - Large | 2.0g |
| OREO Cookies n' Cream Milkshake - Small | 2.4g |
| Frozen Custard Quart | 3.0g |
| Oreo Cookie Sandwich 6-Pack | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwich 6-Pack | 3.0g |
| Frozen Custard Ice Cream Cake | 3.0g |
| Hand Scooped Custard Cookie Sandwich | 3.0g |
| OREO Cookies n' Cream Milkshake - Large | 3.5g |
Frequently asked
Does Rita's Italian Ice use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Rita's Italian Ice cooks with: no deep fryer anywhere in the concept; the entire menu is frozen treats (Italian ice, frozen custard, gelati, shakes, concretes) plus baked waffle cones. Fat comes from dairy in the custard base and toppings like whipped cream, hot fudge, and peanut butter sauce, not from any cooking oil. Across the 59 menu items we analyzed, it averages 1.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Rita's Italian Ice cook with?
Our research indicates: no deep fryer anywhere in the concept; the entire menu is frozen treats (Italian ice, frozen custard, gelati, shakes, concretes) plus baked waffle cones. Fat comes from dairy in the custard base and toppings like whipped cream, hot fudge, and peanut butter sauce, not from any cooking oil. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Rita's Italian Ice use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Rita's Italian Ice cooks with no deep fryer anywhere in the concept; the entire menu is frozen treats (Italian ice, frozen custard, gelati, shakes, concretes) plus baked waffle cones. Fat comes from dairy in the custard base and toppings like whipped cream, hot fudge, and peanut butter sauce, not from any cooking oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Rita's Italian Ice seed oil free?
Largely yes. Our research indicates Rita's Italian Ice cooks with no deep fryer anywhere in the concept; the entire menu is frozen treats (Italian ice, frozen custard, gelati, shakes, concretes) plus baked waffle cones. Fat comes from dairy in the custard base and toppings like whipped cream, hot fudge, and peanut butter sauce, not from any cooking oil, which is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.
What is the safest thing to order at Rita's Italian Ice?
Acai Bowl is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Rita's Italian Ice, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Rita's Italian Ice?
OREO Cookies n' Cream Milkshake - Large is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Rita's Italian Ice, at an estimated 3.5g 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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