Sweetgreen Seed Oil Report Card
Sweetgreen has not publicly confirmed its cooking oils. Based on its published nutrition data, the 35 menu items we analyzed average 4.0g estimated PUFA per item — a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Safest Orders at Sweetgreen
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: BBQ Chicken Salad + Open Water Sparkling Water, 4.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Rosemary Focaccia | 1.0g |
| Hu Salty Dark Chocolate Bar | 1.0g |
| Hummus Crunch Salad | 2.0g |
| Hummus + Focaccia | 2.0g |
| Hu Cashews + Vanilla Bean Hunks | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at Sweetgreen
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Cali Chicken Club Wrap | 15.0g |
| Classic Chicken Caesar Wrap | 12.0g |
| Shroomami Bowl | 10.0g |
| Fish Taco Bowl | 9.0g |
| Harvest Bowl | 8.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Sweetgreen use seed oils?
Sweetgreen has not publicly confirmed its cooking oils. Based on its published nutrition data, the 35 menu items we analyzed average 4.0g estimated PUFA per item — a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Does Sweetgreen use beef tallow?
Sweetgreen 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 Sweetgreen seed oil free?
Sweetgreen 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 Sweetgreen?
Rosemary Focaccia is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Sweetgreen, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Sweetgreen?
Cali Chicken Club Wrap is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Sweetgreen, at an estimated 15.0g 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 Sweetgreen 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.