What oil does Giordano's fry in?
Giordano's cooks with soybean oil and vegetable oil blend.
In detail: Soybean/vegetable oil in double crust dough; whole-milk mozzarella (dairy fat); sausage/pork fat.
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Build my orderGiordano's at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil and vegetable oil blend |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | F (12.8 g average per item, 110 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes · Vegetable oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Giordano's
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 |
|---|---|
| Ripe Tomato Bruschetta | 2.0g |
| Calamari & More! | 2.4g |
| Minestrone Soup (Cup) | 2.6g |
| Lunch Pizza Express - Cheese | 4.0g |
| Lunch Pizza Express - Spinach | 4.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Build my orderWhy 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 Giordano's 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 Giordano's fry in?
Giordano's cooks with soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. In detail: Soybean/vegetable oil in double crust dough; whole-milk mozzarella (dairy fat); sausage/pork fat.
Does Giordano's use seed oils?
Yes. Giordano's cooks with soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Its seed oil grade is F, about 12.8 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Giordano's use beef tallow?
No. Giordano's cooks with soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow.
Does Giordano's use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Giordano's cooks with soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. 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 Giordano's?
Lunch Pizza Express - Cheese (4.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Lunch Pizza Express - Spinach (4.0 g) and Flatbread - Classic Margherita (4.0 g).
Which Giordano's item has the most seed oil?
Chopped Salad (Family), at about 64.7 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.