Waffle Love Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Waffle Love cooks with: Butter is the primary fat in waffle dough (traditional liege recipe: butter, eggs, pearl sugar, wheat); waffle iron lubricated with butter or neutral oil per order. Fried chicken items (Chicken & Waffles, Nashville) almost certainly use canola or soybean oil in the fryer — no oil type publicly disclosed.. Across the 53 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
Safest Orders at Waffle Love
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: Waffle (Plain Liege) + Bottled Water, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Classic Liege Waffle | 1.0g |
| Lemon Berry Waffle | 1.0g |
| Cinnamon Brown Sugar Waffle | 1.0g |
| Cream Cheese Glaze Waffle | 1.0g |
| Caramel Apple Cider Waffle | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at Waffle Love
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chicken and Waffles | 13.0g |
| Chicken & Waffles | 13.0g |
| Nashville Hot Chicken | 11.0g |
| Chicken BLT | 10.0g |
| Waffle Club Sandwich | 6.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Waffle Love use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Waffle Love cooks with: Butter is the primary fat in waffle dough (traditional liege recipe: butter, eggs, pearl sugar, wheat); waffle iron lubricated with butter or neutral oil per order. Fried chicken items (Chicken & Waffles, Nashville) almost certainly use canola or soybean oil in the fryer — no oil type publicly disclosed.. Across the 53 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Waffle Love cook with?
Our research indicates: Butter is the primary fat in waffle dough (traditional liege recipe: butter, eggs, pearl sugar, wheat); waffle iron lubricated with butter or neutral oil per order. Fried chicken items (Chicken & Waffles, Nashville) almost certainly use canola or soybean oil in the fryer — no oil type publicly disclosed.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Waffle Love use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Waffle Love cooks with Butter is the primary fat in waffle dough (traditional liege recipe: butter, eggs, pearl sugar, wheat); waffle iron lubricated with butter or neutral oil per order. Fried chicken items (Chicken & Waffles, Nashville) almost certainly use canola or soybean oil in the fryer — no oil type publicly disclosed., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Waffle Love seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Waffle Love cooks with Butter is the primary fat in waffle dough (traditional liege recipe: butter, eggs, pearl sugar, wheat); waffle iron lubricated with butter or neutral oil per order. Fried chicken items (Chicken & Waffles, Nashville) almost certainly use canola or soybean oil in the fryer — no oil type publicly disclosed., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Waffle Love?
Classic Liege Waffle is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Waffle Love, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Waffle Love?
Chicken and Waffles is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Waffle Love, at an estimated 13.0g 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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