What oil does California Pizza Kitchen fry in?
California Pizza Kitchen fries in soybean oil.
In detail: soybean oil (primary cooking/frying), olive oil (pizza dough, select dishes), butter (pastas).
Ordering at California Pizza Kitchen? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderCalifornia Pizza Kitchen at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | D (10.9 g average per item, 170 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at California Pizza Kitchen
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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Dakota Smashed Pea + Barley Soup (Bowl) | 0.0g |
| Five Cheese & Fresh Tomato Pizza (half pizza, ~5 slices) | 2.2g |
| Wild Mushroom Pizza (half pizza, ~5 slices) | 2.5g |
| Five Cheese + Fresh Tomato Pizza | 2.6g |
| Traditional Cheese Pizza (Cauliflower Crust) | 2.6g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your California Pizza Kitchen order
Pick your meal, sides, sauces and drink in the app and see your seed oil total before you order. It logs to your day in one tap. Free on iPhone and Android.
Build my orderWhat oil do other chains like California Pizza Kitchen use?
- What oil does Domino's use? Soybean and canola oil
- What oil does Pizza Hut use? Soybean oil and vegetable oil blend
- What oil does Little Caesars use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Papa John's use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Marco's Pizza use? Corn and olive oil
- What oil does MOD Pizza use? Olive oil
- What oil does Jet's Pizza use? Corn oil
- What oil does Mellow Mushroom use? Soybean oil
Why the frying oil matters
Most fast-food chains fry in seed oils like soybean, canola, corn, or a blend of them, which are high in polyunsaturated fat (PUFA). A handful still use beef tallow or other stable fats, which are far lower in PUFA. The oil a kitchen fries in is the single biggest driver of how much seed oil ends up on your plate. See the full breakdown on the California Pizza Kitchen report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.
Frequently asked
What oil does California Pizza Kitchen fry in?
California Pizza Kitchen fries in soybean oil. In detail: soybean oil (primary cooking/frying), olive oil (pizza dough, select dishes), butter (pastas).
Does California Pizza Kitchen use seed oils?
Yes. California Pizza Kitchen fries in soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is D, about 10.9 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does California Pizza Kitchen use beef tallow?
No. California Pizza Kitchen fries in soybean oil, not beef tallow.
Does California Pizza Kitchen use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. California Pizza Kitchen fries in soybean oil. If you have a peanut allergy, ask the restaurant directly, because oils and suppliers can vary by location.
What is the lowest seed oil order at California Pizza Kitchen?
Dakota Smashed Pea + Barley Soup (Bowl) (0.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Five Cheese & Fresh Tomato Pizza (half pizza, ~5 slices) (2.2 g) and Wild Mushroom Pizza (half pizza, ~5 slices) (2.5 g).
Which California Pizza Kitchen item has the most seed oil?
The Charcuterie Salad (Full), at about 106.8 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.