Shakey's Pizza Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Shakey's Pizza cooks with: soybean oil (deep frying: Mojo Potatoes, fried chicken; dough). Across the 73 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
Safest Orders at Shakey's Pizza
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: Minestrone Soup (bowl) + Bottled Water, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Minestrone Soup (bowl) | 2.0g |
| Garden Salad | 2.0g |
| Breadsticks (2 pc) | 3.0g |
| Pasta with Marinara | 3.0g |
| Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce | 3.0g |
What to Avoid at Shakey's Pizza
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Boneless Chicken Strips 10 pc | 40.0g |
| Golden Fried Chicken 8 pc | 34.0g |
| Chicken Wings 18 pc | 32.0g |
| Fried Chicken (3 pieces) | 24.0g |
| Boneless Chicken Strips 5 pc | 22.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Shakey's Pizza use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Shakey's Pizza cooks with: soybean oil (deep frying: Mojo Potatoes, fried chicken; dough). Across the 73 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Shakey's Pizza cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean oil (deep frying: Mojo Potatoes, fried chicken; dough). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Shakey's Pizza use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Shakey's Pizza cooks with soybean oil (deep frying: Mojo Potatoes, fried chicken; dough), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Shakey's Pizza seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Shakey's Pizza cooks with soybean oil (deep frying: Mojo Potatoes, fried chicken; dough), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Shakey's Pizza?
Minestrone Soup (bowl) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Shakey's Pizza, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Shakey's Pizza?
Boneless Chicken Strips 10 pc is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Shakey's Pizza, at an estimated 40.0g 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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