The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill cooks with: The fryer and the pita bread run soybean oil, per the chain's own ingredient statements. The canola-and-olive blend plus extra virgin olive oil applies to the dressings, dips, hummus and marinades only, not to frying. Lamb/beef fat in the gyro meat.. Across the 66 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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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: Steak Skewer + Iced Tea, 1.6g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Pita Bread | 1.0g |
| Steak Skewer | 1.6g |
| Village Salad (no lettuce) | 2.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Salad | 2.0g |
| Chicken Skewer | 2.2g |
What to Avoid at The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Salmon Plate | 30.6g |
| Four Dip Combo | 26.2g |
| The Great Greek Rice Bowl with Gyro Meat | 23.4g |
| Classic Greek Salad Large | 22.3g |
| The Great Greek Rice Bowl with Salmon | 21.8g |
Every The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill item, ranked
All 66 items we have for The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Rice Pilaf | 0.4g |
| Mom's Rice Pudding | 0.8g |
| Pita Bread | 1.0g |
| Steak Skewer | 1.6g |
| Village Salad (no lettuce) | 2.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Salad | 2.0g |
| Chicken Skewer | 2.2g |
| Kids Souvlaki Plate (Shrimp) | 2.4g |
| Chicken Souvlaki (pita) | 3.0g |
| Veggie Pita | 3.0g |
| Pork Souvlaki Plate | 3.0g |
| Tiropita (cheese pie) | 3.0g |
| Loukoumades (honey donuts) | 3.0g |
| Kourabiedes Cookies | 3.0g |
| Spanakopita | 3.4g |
| Melitzanosalata | 3.5g |
| Greek Salad Wrap | 3.5g |
| Tzatziki | 3.5g |
| Tirokafteri | 3.6g |
| Kids Souvlaki Plate (Steak) | 3.6g |
| Pork Souvlaki (pita) | 4.0g |
| Baklava Ice Cream | 4.0g |
| Avgolemono Soup | 4.5g |
| Athenian Burger | 5.3g |
| Kids Souvlaki Plate (Lamb) | 5.4g |
| The Traditional Gyro with Chicken | 5.5g |
| Kids Grilled Cheese Pita | 5.6g |
| Kids Gyro Plate | 5.7g |
| The Great Greek Gyro | 5.9g |
| Kids Cheese Pizza | 6.1g |
| The Great Greek Gyro with Chicken | 6.2g |
| The Traditional Gyro | 6.6g |
| Greek Salad Wrap with Chicken | 6.9g |
| Kids Souvlaki Plate (Chicken) | 7.0g |
| Greek Salad Wrap with Gyro | 7.6g |
| Dessert Sampler | 9.5g |
| Garlic Shrimp Souvlaki | 9.8g |
| Dolmades | 10.2g |
| Greek Salad Wrap with Falafel | 11.7g |
| Grilled Steak Souvlaki Plate | 13.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Souvlaki Plate | 13.7g |
| Seasoned Fries | 14.0g |
| Falafel Pita | 14.1g |
| Gyro Plate | 14.3g |
| Baklava | 14.4g |
| Falafel Plate | 15.0g |
| Classic Greek Salad Small | 15.7g |
| The Great Greek Rice Bowl with Shrimp | 16.3g |
| Kids Chicken Fingers | 16.9g |
| Australian Lamb Souvlaki Plate | 17.0g |
| Mezze Plate | 17.7g |
| The Great Greek Rice Bowl with Falafel | 17.8g |
| The Great Greek Rice Bowl with Chicken | 18.4g |
| Feta Fries | 18.5g |
| The Great Greek Rice Bowl with Steak | 18.8g |
| Hummus | 19.0g |
| French Fries | 20.4g |
| Lemon Potatoes | 20.4g |
| The Great Greek Rice Bowl with Lamb | 20.5g |
| The Great Greek Rice Bowl with Salmon | 21.8g |
| Classic Greek Salad Large | 22.3g |
| The Great Greek Rice Bowl with Gyro Meat | 23.4g |
| Four Dip Combo | 26.2g |
| Salmon Plate | 30.6g |
Frequently asked
Does The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill cooks with: The fryer and the pita bread run soybean oil, per the chain's own ingredient statements. The canola-and-olive blend plus extra virgin olive oil applies to the dressings, dips, hummus and marinades only, not to frying. Lamb/beef fat in the gyro meat.. Across the 66 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill cook with?
Our research indicates: The fryer and the pita bread run soybean oil, per the chain's own ingredient statements. The canola-and-olive blend plus extra virgin olive oil applies to the dressings, dips, hummus and marinades only, not to frying. Lamb/beef fat in the gyro meat.. 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: The fryer and the pita bread run soybean oil, per the chain's own ingredient statements. The canola-and-olive blend plus extra virgin olive oil applies to the dressings, dips, hummus and marinades only, not to frying. Lamb/beef fat in the gyro meat.. 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 The fryer and the pita bread run soybean oil, per the chain's own ingredient statements. The canola-and-olive blend plus extra virgin olive oil applies to the dressings, dips, hummus and marinades only, not to frying. Lamb/beef fat in the gyro meat., 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?
Pita Bread 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?
Salmon Plate is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, at an estimated 30.6g 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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