The Simple Greek Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, The Simple Greek cooks with: Olive oil for cooking; gyro meat (lamb/beef blend) is spit-roasted; fries cooked in vegetable/canola blend. Across the 54 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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 |
| Pita Bread | 1.0g |
| Spicy Hummus | 1.0g |
| Hummus | 1.5g |
| Dolmades | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at The Simple Greek
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Greek Fries | 8.0g |
| Regular Fries | 7.0g |
| Fresh Cut Fries | 7.0g |
| Falafel Pita | 6.0g |
| Falafel Bowl | 6.0g |
Frequently asked
Does The Simple Greek use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, The Simple Greek cooks with: Olive oil for cooking; gyro meat (lamb/beef blend) is spit-roasted; fries cooked in vegetable/canola blend. Across the 54 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does The Simple Greek cook with?
Our research indicates: Olive oil for cooking; gyro meat (lamb/beef blend) is spit-roasted; fries cooked in vegetable/canola blend. 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 Olive oil for cooking; gyro meat (lamb/beef blend) is spit-roasted; fries cooked in vegetable/canola blend, 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 Olive oil for cooking; gyro meat (lamb/beef blend) is spit-roasted; fries cooked in vegetable/canola blend, 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?
Greek Fries is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Simple Greek, at an estimated 8.0g 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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