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 21.8g 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 (12 oz) + Garden Salad + Bottled Water, 0.2g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Garden Salad | 0.0g |
| Fruit Salad (12 oz) | 0.2g |
| Fruit Salad (16 oz) | 0.2g |
| Caesar Salad | 0.5g |
| NY Cheese Pizza (1 XL slice) | 3.6g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Sbarro
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Stuffed Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza | 159.3g |
| Stuffed Spinach and Broccoli Pizza | 115.2g |
| Pepperoni and Cheese Stromboli | 69.3g |
| Roman Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza | 65.9g |
| Roman Meat Primo Pizza | 63.4g |
Around the world: Sbarro
Spaghetti with Meatballs has 5.0g of PUFA in Canada but 21.9g in the US. Same chain. Why not here?
We have Sbarro in 2 countries. Here is what it cooks with in each one, and how the same menu items compare.
| Country | Cooks with | Spaghetti with Meatballs | Pepperoni Stromboli | Caesar Salad | Chocolate Chip Cookie | Cannoli | Garden Salad |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. (this page) | soybean oil | 21.9g | 17.3g | 0.5g | 5.0g | 1.4g | 0.0g |
| Canada | canola oil | 5.0g | 8.0g | 8.0g | 2.0g | 3.0g | 3.0g |
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 Sbarro item, ranked
All 69 items we have for Sbarro, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Garden Salad | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Bottled Soda 20 oz. | 0.0g |
| 2 Liter Bottled Soda | 0.0g |
| Fruit Salad (12 oz) | 0.2g |
| Fruit Salad (16 oz) | 0.2g |
| Caesar Side Salad | 0.3g |
| Caesar Salad | 0.5g |
| Marinara Sauce | 1.2g |
| Cannoli | 1.4g |
| Garlic Roll | 3.0g |
| Mixed Vegetables | 3.0g |
| NY Cheese Pizza (1 XL slice) | 3.6g |
| NY Hawaiian Slice | 3.7g |
| Meatball Side (2 meatballs) | 4.8g |
| Veggie Pizza (1 slice) | 4.9g |
| Garlic Bread | 5.0g |
| Garden Side Salad with Italian Dressing | 5.0g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | 5.0g |
| NY Mushroom Pizza Slice (XL) | 5.8g |
| Fresh Tomato & Basil Slice (XL) | 6.0g |
| Breadsticks | 6.2g |
| Pepperoni Pizza (1 XL slice) | 6.7g |
| Fettuccine Alfredo | 7.0g |
| Roman Style Cheese Slice | 7.2g |
| NY Cheesecake Slice | 7.3g |
| Ranch Dipping Sauce | 7.5g |
| Chipotle Ranch Dipping Sauce | 7.5g |
| Roman Style Veggie Slice | 7.9g |
| NY White Pizza Slice (XL) | 8.2g |
| Baked Ziti (Side) | 8.3g |
| Supreme Pizza (1 slice) | 9.4g |
| Sausage Pizza (1 XL slice) | 9.9g |
| Roman Double Duo Pepperoni Slice | 10.1g |
| Roman Style Supreme Slice | 10.2g |
| Meat Primo Pizza (1 XL slice) | 10.4g |
| Garlic Dipping Sauce | 10.5g |
| Roman Style Meat Primo Slice | 10.6g |
| Spaghetti with Marinara (Side) | 12.0g |
| Baked Ziti (Entree) | 13.0g |
| Calzone | 14.0g |
| Pepperoni Stromboli | 17.3g |
| 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 |
| 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 Double Duo Pepperoni Pizza | 60.6g |
| 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 |
| Stuffed Spinach and Broccoli Pizza | 115.2g |
| Stuffed Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza | 159.3g |
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 21.8g 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?
Stuffed Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Sbarro, at an estimated 159.3g 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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