The Simple Greek Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, The Simple Greek cooks with: The cooking oil is canola, per the chain's own per-component ingredient statements (the earlier "olive oil for cooking" was wrong). The Mediterranean Garlic Sauce is a soybean-oil mayo. Fries and pita chips are fried in "Canola, Sunflower, Cottonseed, Palm, Corn, Soybean". Olive oil appears only in the cold items. Gyro meat (lamb/beef blend) is spit-roasted.. Across the 49 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at The Simple Greek
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: Lentil Bowl + Bottled Water, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Tzatziki | 0.0g |
| Signature Pita | 0.2g |
| Spicy Hummus | 1.0g |
| Hummus | 1.5g |
| Dolmades | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at The Simple Greek
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Crispy Falafel Bowl | 24.4g |
| Hummus (8oz) & Pita | 23.4g |
| Signature Fries (Shareable) | 16.2g |
| Baklava | 13.0g |
| Mediterranean Garlic Sauce | 10.2g |
Every The Simple Greek item, ranked
All 49 items we have for The Simple Greek, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Bottled Drink | 0.0g |
| Sparkling Water | 0.0g |
| Tzatziki | 0.0g |
| Signature Pita | 0.2g |
| Rice (side) | 1.0g |
| Greek Yogurt | 1.0g |
| Garlic Green Beans | 1.0g |
| Spicy Hummus | 1.0g |
| Tzatziki (side cup) | 1.2g |
| Hummus | 1.5g |
| Dolmades | 2.0g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | 2.0g |
| Avgolemono Soup | 2.0g |
| Rizogalo | 2.0g |
| Veggie Bowl | 3.0g |
| Lentil Bowl | 3.0g |
| Village Salad | 3.0g |
| Lemonis Potatoes | 3.0g |
| Traditional Gyro | 3.6g |
| Pork Souvlaki Bowl | 4.0g |
| Veggie Wrap | 4.0g |
| Spanakopita (Spinach Pie) | 4.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Bowl | 4.0g |
| Spanakopita | 4.0g |
| Tiropita | 4.0g |
| Baklava Cheesecake | 4.0g |
| Kids Bowl | 4.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Pita | 4.0g |
| Pork Souvlaki Wrap | 5.0g |
| Loukoumades (Greek Donuts) | 5.0g |
| Falafel & Sauce | 5.0g |
| Chicken Gyro Pita | 5.0g |
| Chicken Gyro Bowl | 5.0g |
| Mediterranean Shrimp Bowl | 5.0g |
| Traditional Gyro Bowl | 5.0g |
| Mediterranean Shrimp Pita | 5.0g |
| Grilled Steak Bowl | 5.0g |
| Grilled Steak Pita | 5.0g |
| Hummus (side cup) | 6.0g |
| Falafel Pita | 6.0g |
| Greek Fries | 8.0g |
| Signature Fries (Regular) | 8.1g |
| Classic Greek Salad | 8.8g |
| Mediterranean Garlic Sauce | 10.2g |
| Baklava | 13.0g |
| Signature Fries (Shareable) | 16.2g |
| Hummus (8oz) & Pita | 23.4g |
| Crispy Falafel Bowl | 24.4g |
Frequently asked
Does The Simple Greek use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, The Simple Greek cooks with: The cooking oil is canola, per the chain's own per-component ingredient statements (the earlier "olive oil for cooking" was wrong). The Mediterranean Garlic Sauce is a soybean-oil mayo. Fries and pita chips are fried in "Canola, Sunflower, Cottonseed, Palm, Corn, Soybean". Olive oil appears only in the cold items. Gyro meat (lamb/beef blend) is spit-roasted.. Across the 49 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does The Simple Greek cook with?
Our research indicates: The cooking oil is canola, per the chain's own per-component ingredient statements (the earlier "olive oil for cooking" was wrong). The Mediterranean Garlic Sauce is a soybean-oil mayo. Fries and pita chips are fried in "Canola, Sunflower, Cottonseed, Palm, Corn, Soybean". Olive oil appears only in the cold items. Gyro meat (lamb/beef blend) is spit-roasted.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does The Simple Greek use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates The Simple Greek cooks with The cooking oil is canola, per the chain's own per-component ingredient statements (the earlier "olive oil for cooking" was wrong). The Mediterranean Garlic Sauce is a soybean-oil mayo. Fries and pita chips are fried in "Canola, Sunflower, Cottonseed, Palm, Corn, Soybean". Olive oil appears only in the cold items. Gyro meat (lamb/beef blend) is spit-roasted., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is The Simple Greek seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates The Simple Greek cooks with The cooking oil is canola, per the chain's own per-component ingredient statements (the earlier "olive oil for cooking" was wrong). The Mediterranean Garlic Sauce is a soybean-oil mayo. Fries and pita chips are fried in "Canola, Sunflower, Cottonseed, Palm, Corn, Soybean". Olive oil appears only in the cold items. Gyro meat (lamb/beef blend) is spit-roasted., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at The Simple Greek?
Tzatziki is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Simple Greek, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at The Simple Greek?
Crispy Falafel Bowl is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Simple Greek, at an estimated 24.4g 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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