Salt & Straw Seed Oil Report Card
Salt & Straw has not publicly confirmed its cooking oils. Based on its published nutrition data, the 60 menu items we analyzed average 2.3g estimated PUFA per item — a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
Safest Orders at Salt & Straw
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: Flight of Four Mini Scoops + Monthly Seasonal Flavor + Bottled Water, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Honey Lavender (One Scoop) | 1.0g |
| Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons (One Scoop) | 1.0g |
| Double Fold Vanilla (One Scoop) | 1.0g |
| Arbequina Olive Oil (One Scoop) | 1.0g |
| Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper (One Scoop) | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at Salt & Straw
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Arbequina Olive Oil | 5.0g |
| Coffee and Love Nuts (Pecans) | 5.0g |
| Chocolate with Hazelnut Praline | 5.0g |
| Almond Brittle with Salted Ganache | 5.0g |
| Maple Bourbon Pecan | 5.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Salt & Straw use seed oils?
Salt & Straw has not publicly confirmed its cooking oils. Based on its published nutrition data, the 60 menu items we analyzed average 2.3g estimated PUFA per item — a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
Does Salt & Straw use beef tallow?
Salt & Straw has not disclosed using beef tallow, and chains without a disclosure typically fry in seed oils. See Tallow Watch for chains that use real fats.
Is Salt & Straw seed oil free?
Salt & Straw has not disclosed its cooking oils. Most chains without a disclosure use seed oils; see the estimated PUFA breakdown above.
What is the safest thing to order at Salt & Straw?
Honey Lavender (One Scoop) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Salt & Straw, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Salt & Straw?
Arbequina Olive Oil is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Salt & Straw, at an estimated 5.0g 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 Salt & Straw 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.