Sbarro Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Sbarro cooks with: soybean oil in the plain NY pizza dough (the only added oil in that ingredient statement), but the chain's own Oct 2022 USA Nutrition and Allergen Guide lists "vegetable oil (canola oil, extra virgin olive oil)" ahead of soybean oil on every Roman and Pan pizza, most topped NY pizzas and most strombolis; pepperoni/sausage contribute additional animal fat. No fryer.. Across the 69 menu items we analyzed, it averages 17.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
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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.
Cleanest full order: Fruit Salad Cup + Garden Salad + Bottled Water, 0.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Garden Salad | 0.0g |
| Fruit Salad (16 oz) | 0.2g |
| Fruit Salad (12 oz) | 0.2g |
| Caesar Salad | 0.5g |
| Cannoli | 1.4g |
What to Avoid at Sbarro
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Pepperoni and Cheese Stromboli | 69.3g |
| Roman Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza | 65.9g |
| Roman Meat Primo Pizza | 63.4g |
| XL NY Meat Primo Pizza | 62.6g |
| Roman Supreme Pizza | 61.0g |
Every Sbarro item, ranked
All 69 items we have for Sbarro, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| 2 Liter Bottled Soda | 0.0g |
| Garden Salad | 0.0g |
| Bottled Soda 20 oz. | 0.0g |
| Marinara Sauce | 0.0g |
| Fruit Salad (16 oz) | 0.2g |
| Fruit Salad (12 oz) | 0.2g |
| Caesar Side Salad | 0.3g |
| Caesar Salad | 0.5g |
| Cannoli | 1.4g |
| Mixed Vegetables | 3.0g |
| Garlic Roll | 3.0g |
| NY Hawaiian Slice | 4.0g |
| Meatball Side (2 meatballs) | 4.8g |
| Veggie Pizza (1 slice) | 5.0g |
| Spinach & Broccoli Pizza (1 slice) | 5.0g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | 5.0g |
| Garden Side Salad with Italian Dressing | 5.0g |
| Garlic Bread | 5.0g |
| Roman Style Cheese Slice | 5.0g |
| Roman Style Veggie Slice | 5.0g |
| NY Cheese Pizza (1 XL slice) | 6.0g |
| Pepperoni Pizza (1 XL slice) | 6.0g |
| NY Mushroom Pizza Slice (XL) | 6.0g |
| Fresh Tomato & Basil Slice (XL) | 6.0g |
| Roman Style Pepperoni Slice | 6.0g |
| Breadsticks | 6.2g |
| Supreme Pizza (1 slice) | 7.0g |
| Sausage Pizza (1 XL slice) | 7.0g |
| Fettuccine Alfredo | 7.0g |
| NY White Pizza Slice (XL) | 7.0g |
| Roman Style Meat Primo Slice | 7.0g |
| Roman Style Supreme Slice | 7.0g |
| NY Cheesecake Slice | 7.3g |
| Ranch Dipping Sauce | 7.5g |
| Chipotle Ranch Dipping Sauce | 7.5g |
| Meat Lovers Pizza (1 slice) | 8.0g |
| Baked Ziti | 10.0g |
| Garlic Dipping Sauce | 10.5g |
| Stuffed Spinach & Broccoli Pizza Slice | 11.0g |
| Spaghetti with Marinara (Side) | 12.0g |
| Stuffed Pepperoni Pizza Slice | 13.0g |
| Calzone | 14.0g |
| Pepperoni Stromboli | 17.0g |
| Medium Create Your Own Pizza | 18.0g |
| Meat Lasagna | 19.0g |
| Chicken Parmigiana with Spaghetti | 21.4g |
| XL NY Cheese Pizza | 21.7g |
| Spaghetti with Meatballs | 21.9g |
| XL NY Hawaiian Pizza | 22.0g |
| Spaghetti with Marinara (Entree) | 23.4g |
| Chicken and 4 Cheese Stromboli | 25.0g |
| XL NY Create Your Own Pizza | 28.0g |
| Spinach and Cheese Stromboli | 28.8g |
| XL NY Veggie Pizza | 29.3g |
| Roman Pepperoni Pizza | 30.0g |
| XL NY Pepperoni and Jalapeno Pizza | 32.0g |
| XL NY Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza | 34.0g |
| Sausage, Pepperoni, Cheese and Bacon Stromboli | 37.4g |
| XL NY Pepperoni Pizza | 40.3g |
| Roman Cheese Pizza | 43.0g |
| Roman Hawaiian Pizza | 43.1g |
| Roman Veggie Pizza | 47.1g |
| XL NY Supreme Pizza | 56.5g |
| Roman Supreme Pizza | 61.0g |
| XL NY Meat Primo Pizza | 62.6g |
| Roman Meat Primo Pizza | 63.4g |
| Roman Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza | 65.9g |
| Pepperoni and Cheese Stromboli | 69.3g |
Frequently asked
Does Sbarro use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Sbarro cooks with: soybean oil in the plain NY pizza dough (the only added oil in that ingredient statement), but the chain's own Oct 2022 USA Nutrition and Allergen Guide lists "vegetable oil (canola oil, extra virgin olive oil)" ahead of soybean oil on every Roman and Pan pizza, most topped NY pizzas and most strombolis; pepperoni/sausage contribute additional animal fat. No fryer.. Across the 69 menu items we analyzed, it averages 17.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
What oil does Sbarro cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean oil in the plain NY pizza dough (the only added oil in that ingredient statement), but the chain's own Oct 2022 USA Nutrition and Allergen Guide lists "vegetable oil (canola oil, extra virgin olive oil)" ahead of soybean oil on every Roman and Pan pizza, most topped NY pizzas and most strombolis; pepperoni/sausage contribute additional animal fat. No fryer.. 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 in the plain NY pizza dough (the only added oil in that ingredient statement), but the chain's own Oct 2022 USA Nutrition and Allergen Guide lists "vegetable oil (canola oil, extra virgin olive oil)" ahead of soybean oil on every Roman and Pan pizza, most topped NY pizzas and most strombolis; pepperoni/sausage contribute additional animal fat. No fryer., 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 in the plain NY pizza dough (the only added oil in that ingredient statement), but the chain's own Oct 2022 USA Nutrition and Allergen Guide lists "vegetable oil (canola oil, extra virgin olive oil)" ahead of soybean oil on every Roman and Pan pizza, most topped NY pizzas and most strombolis; pepperoni/sausage contribute additional animal fat. No fryer., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Sbarro?
Garden Salad 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?
Pepperoni and Cheese Stromboli is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Sbarro, at an estimated 69.3g 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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