The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill cooks with: Soybean/canola blend for frying (fries, falafel, loukoumades); olive oil on grilled items, salads, rice, and pita; lamb/beef fat in gyro meat — no allergen PDF published, confirmed via category inference from menu and macros. Across the 77 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Safest Orders at The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
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: Greek Salad + Bottled Water, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Tzatziki & Pita | 1.0g |
| Pita Bread | 1.0g |
| Avgolemono Soup | 1.0g |
| Greek Salad | 2.0g |
| Village Salad (no lettuce) | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Hummus | 19.0g |
| Seasoned Fries | 14.0g |
| French Fries | 13.0g |
| Falafel Plate | 13.0g |
| Falafel Pita | 11.0g |
Frequently asked
Does The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill cooks with: Soybean/canola blend for frying (fries, falafel, loukoumades); olive oil on grilled items, salads, rice, and pita; lamb/beef fat in gyro meat — no allergen PDF published, confirmed via category inference from menu and macros. Across the 77 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean/canola blend for frying (fries, falafel, loukoumades); olive oil on grilled items, salads, rice, and pita; lamb/beef fat in gyro meat — no allergen PDF published, confirmed via category inference from menu and macros. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Our research indicates: Soybean/canola blend for frying (fries, falafel, loukoumades); olive oil on grilled items, salads, rice, and pita; lamb/beef fat in gyro meat — no allergen PDF published, confirmed via category inference from menu and macros. Beef tallow is far lower in PUFA than seed oils.
Is The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill cooks with Soybean/canola blend for frying (fries, falafel, loukoumades); olive oil on grilled items, salads, rice, and pita; lamb/beef fat in gyro meat — no allergen PDF published, confirmed via category inference from menu and macros, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill?
Tzatziki & Pita is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill?
Hummus is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, at an estimated 19.0g 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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