What oil does Papa Gino's fry in?
Papa Gino's fries in soybean oil.
In detail: soybean oil (dough, frying); blend in cheese sauce.
Ordering at Papa Gino's? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderPapa Gino's at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | F (13.2 g average per item, 81 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Papa Gino'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 |
|---|---|
| Pepperoni Pizza Slice | 1.3g |
| Cheese Pizza (2 slices, large) | 1.7g |
| Mac and Cheese | 2.5g |
| Cheese Pizza Slice | 2.8g |
| Cheese Ravioli | 3.1g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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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 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 Papa Gino'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 Papa Gino's fry in?
Papa Gino's fries in soybean oil. In detail: soybean oil (dough, frying); blend in cheese sauce.
Does Papa Gino's use seed oils?
Yes. Papa Gino's fries in soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is F, about 13.2 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Papa Gino's use beef tallow?
No. Papa Gino's fries in soybean oil, not beef tallow.
Does Papa Gino's use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Papa Gino's 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 Papa Gino's?
Pepperoni Pizza Slice (1.3 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Cheese Pizza (2 slices, large) (1.7 g) and Cheese Pizza Slice (2.8 g).
Which Papa Gino's item has the most seed oil?
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Pizza (Large), at about 56.4 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.