What oil does Nick the Greek fry in?
Nick the Greek cooks with Canola or soybean oil for fries; olive oil on salads and rice; beef/lamb rendered fat in gyro meat; canola likely used for falafel frying.
The 5 cleanest things to order at Nick the Greek
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 |
|---|---|
| Froyo (plain) | 0.0g |
| Harissa | 0.0g |
| Side Greek Salad | 1.0g |
| Tzatziki & Pita | 1.0g |
| Pita Bread | 1.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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 Nick the Greek report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Nick the Greek use beef tallow?
No. Nick the Greek cooks with Canola or soybean oil for fries; olive oil on salads and rice; beef/lamb rendered fat in gyro meat; canola likely used for falafel frying, not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.