Saravana Bhavan India Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Saravana Bhavan India cooks with: refined vegetable oil, type not stated (nothing on saravanabhavan.com); ghee on the ghee pongal, ghee idly, rava kesari and parotta per the chain's own item names; other fried items scored at about 45% PUFA of frying fat (unspecified refined oil, higher-PUFA-wins). Across the 53 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Saravana Bhavan India
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: Ghee Pongal (200gm) + Fresh Lime Juice, 1.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Sweet Lassi | 0.3g |
| Salt Lassi | 0.3g |
| Ghee Rava Kesari 120gm | 0.6g |
| Hot Idly (2pc) | 1.0g |
| Ghee Pongal (200gm) | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at Saravana Bhavan India
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Gobi 65 | 12.0g |
| Paneer 65 | 12.0g |
| Breakfast Combo 3 | 11.0g |
| Elite Breakfast & Dinner | 11.0g |
| Bread Variety Combo 4 | 10.0g |
Every Saravana Bhavan India item, ranked
All 53 items we have for Saravana Bhavan India, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fresh Lime Juice | 0.0g |
| Pineapple Juice | 0.1g |
| Musk Melon Juice | 0.1g |
| Sathukudi Juice | 0.1g |
| Butter Milk | 0.1g |
| Orange Juice - Seasonal | 0.1g |
| Water Melon Juice | 0.1g |
| Spl. Pure Filter Coffee | 0.3g |
| Special Tea | 0.3g |
| Sweet Lassi | 0.3g |
| Salt Lassi | 0.3g |
| Special Milk | 0.4g |
| Idiyappam(3)( Coconut milk) | 0.5g |
| Appam (2) ( Coconut milk) | 0.5g |
| Ghee Rava Kesari 120gm | 0.6g |
| Hot Idly (2pc) | 1.0g |
| Ghee Pongal (200gm) | 1.0g |
| Sweet Pongal (120gm) | 1.0g |
| Hot Idly (3) | 1.5g |
| Ghee Rava Kichadi | 1.5g |
| Ghee 14 Idly | 2.0g |
| Idiyappam(3) ( Side Dish) | 2.0g |
| Appam(side dish) | 2.0g |
| Spl Kal Dosa | 2.0g |
| Spl Dosa | 3.0g |
| Spl Onion Dosa | 3.5g |
| Medhu Vada (1pc) | 4.0g |
| Sambar Vadai One pcs | 4.0g |
| Curd Vadai One pcs | 4.0g |
| Spl Onion Uthappam | 4.5g |
| Ghee Mixed Veg Parotta | 5.0g |
| Spl Rava Dosai | 5.0g |
| Spl Onion Rava Dosa | 5.0g |
| Spl Masala Dosa | 5.5g |
| Breakfast Combo 1 | 5.5g |
| Breakfast Combo 2 | 5.5g |
| Poori (2pc) | 6.0g |
| Spl Rava Masala Dosai | 6.5g |
| Spl Onion Rava Masala Dosa | 6.5g |
| Mini Tiffin | 7.0g |
| Breakfast Combo 5 | 7.0g |
| Breakfast Combo 6 | 7.0g |
| Medhu Vadai Two pcs | 8.0g |
| Sambar Vadai Two pcs | 8.0g |
| Curd Vadai Two pcs | 8.0g |
| Poori (3pc) | 9.0g |
| Paneer Mushroom fry | 9.0g |
| Breakfast Combo 4 | 9.5g |
| Bread Variety Combo 4 | 10.0g |
| Breakfast Combo 3 | 11.0g |
| Elite Breakfast & Dinner | 11.0g |
| Gobi 65 | 12.0g |
| Paneer 65 | 12.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Saravana Bhavan India use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Saravana Bhavan India cooks with: refined vegetable oil, type not stated (nothing on saravanabhavan.com); ghee on the ghee pongal, ghee idly, rava kesari and parotta per the chain's own item names; other fried items scored at about 45% PUFA of frying fat (unspecified refined oil, higher-PUFA-wins). Across the 53 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Saravana Bhavan India cook with?
Our research indicates: refined vegetable oil, type not stated (nothing on saravanabhavan.com); ghee on the ghee pongal, ghee idly, rava kesari and parotta per the chain's own item names; other fried items scored at about 45% PUFA of frying fat (unspecified refined oil, higher-PUFA-wins). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Saravana Bhavan India use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Saravana Bhavan India cooks with refined vegetable oil, type not stated (nothing on saravanabhavan.com); ghee on the ghee pongal, ghee idly, rava kesari and parotta per the chain's own item names; other fried items scored at about 45% PUFA of frying fat (unspecified refined oil, higher-PUFA-wins), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Saravana Bhavan India seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Saravana Bhavan India cooks with refined vegetable oil, type not stated (nothing on saravanabhavan.com); ghee on the ghee pongal, ghee idly, rava kesari and parotta per the chain's own item names; other fried items scored at about 45% PUFA of frying fat (unspecified refined oil, higher-PUFA-wins), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Saravana Bhavan India?
Sweet Lassi is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Saravana Bhavan India, at an estimated 0.3g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Saravana Bhavan India?
Gobi 65 is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Saravana Bhavan India, at an estimated 12.0g 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. 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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