Sbarro Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Sbarro cooks with: soybean oil (pizza dough and crust brushing oil, standard for mall-style pizza chains; pepperoni/sausage contribute additional animal fat). Across the 86 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
Safest Orders at Sbarro
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 |
|---|---|
| Fruit Salad Cup | 0.0g |
| Cannoli | 3.0g |
| Garlic Roll | 3.0g |
| Spaghetti with Sauce | 3.0g |
| Garlic Breadsticks 2 Pc. | 3.0g |
What to Avoid at Sbarro
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| XL NY Meat Primo Pizza | 36.0g |
| XL NY Supreme Pizza | 34.0g |
| XL NY Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza | 34.0g |
| Roman Meat Primo Pizza | 34.0g |
| XL NY Pepperoni Pizza | 32.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Sbarro use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Sbarro cooks with: soybean oil (pizza dough and crust brushing oil, standard for mall-style pizza chains; pepperoni/sausage contribute additional animal fat). Across the 86 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Sbarro cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean oil (pizza dough and crust brushing oil, standard for mall-style pizza chains; pepperoni/sausage contribute additional animal fat). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Sbarro use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Sbarro cooks with soybean oil (pizza dough and crust brushing oil, standard for mall-style pizza chains; pepperoni/sausage contribute additional animal fat), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Sbarro seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Sbarro cooks with soybean oil (pizza dough and crust brushing oil, standard for mall-style pizza chains; pepperoni/sausage contribute additional animal fat), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Sbarro?
Fruit Salad Cup is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Sbarro, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Sbarro?
XL NY Meat Primo Pizza is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Sbarro, at an estimated 36.0g 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 Sbarro 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.