Urbane Cafe Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Soup of the Day (cup) | 2.0g PUFA |
| House Side Salad | 3.0g PUFA |
| Keto Cobb Salad | 4.0g PUFA |
| Assorted Chips | 4.0g PUFA |
| Cranberry Brie Sandwich | 5.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Sweet Chili Crunch Tofu Sandwich | 10.0g PUFA |
| Sweet Chili Crunch Chicken Sandwich | 9.0g PUFA |
| Tofu Banh Mi | 9.0g PUFA |
| Crunchy Peanut Salad | 9.0g PUFA |
| UC Banh Mi | 8.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Urbane Cafe use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Urbane Cafe cooks with: soybean (aioli/mayo base), olive oil (dressings), canola (fryer/chips). Across the 30 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Urbane Cafe cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean (aioli/mayo base), olive oil (dressings), canola (fryer/chips). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Urbane Cafe?
Soup of the Day (cup) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Urbane Cafe, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Urbane Cafe?
Sweet Chili Crunch Tofu Sandwich is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Urbane Cafe, at an estimated 10.0g 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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