What oil does Sweetgreen fry in?
Sweetgreen fries in avocado oil.
In detail: No deep fryer; proteins and vegetables are roasted in extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil after the company-wide switch off soybean/canola oil in 2023, and the Ripple Fries are air-fried in avocado oil. The dressings did NOT all follow: the chain's own ingredient statements on sweetgreen.com/nutrition (Sept 2026) list SUNFLOWER OIL first in six of fifteen dressings (Caesar, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Pesto Vinaigrette, Miso Sesame Ginger, Spicy Cashew, Hot Honey Mustard), canola oil in the hummus and crispy rice, palm oil in the crispy onions, and soybean plus hydrogenated soybean oil in the crispy noodles. EVOO in the tortilla and focaccia.
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Build my orderSweetgreen at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Avocado oil |
| Seed oils | Not in the fryer |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | D (8.3 g average per item, 62 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Avocado oil: No |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Sweetgreen
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 |
|---|---|
| Rosemary Focaccia | 0.8g |
| BBQ Chicken Salad | 4.0g |
| Steak Mezze Plate | 5.2g |
| Super Green Goddess | 6.2g |
| Chicken Avocado Ranch Bowl | 7.3g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Build my orderHow Sweetgreen has changed its frying oil
Sweetgreen brought Ripple Fries to all its stores on March 4, 2025 after the Los Angeles test. They are russet potatoes tossed in avocado oil and air fried, with no seed oil and no deep fryer. Source
On January 7, 2025 Sweetgreen rolled out a lineup of menu items made without seed oils, built around a Green Goddess Ranch made in house daily with avocado oil. Sweetgreen called it its first seed oil free menu, though not every dressing on the wider menu changed. Source
Sweetgreen started testing Ripple Fries at some Los Angeles stores in November 2024. They are air fried with avocado oil instead of being deep fried in seed oil, and the test went viral fast. Source
Sweetgreen said on October 18, 2023 that starting October 24 it would cook all its proteins, veggies and grains in extra virgin olive oil instead of seed oils. The olive oil comes from Bari Olive Oil Company in California, with Texas Olive Ranch supplying Texas stores. Source
Every documented oil switch across the industry lives on the Oil History timeline.
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 Sweetgreen 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 Sweetgreen fry in?
Sweetgreen fries in avocado oil. In detail: No deep fryer; proteins and vegetables are roasted in extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil after the company-wide switch off soybean/canola oil in 2023, and the Ripple Fries are air-fried in avocado oil. The dressings did NOT all follow: the chain's own ingredient statements on sweetgreen.com/nutrition (Sept 2026) list SUNFLOWER OIL first in six of fifteen dressings (Caesar, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Pesto Vinaigrette, Miso Sesame Ginger, Spicy Cashew, Hot Honey Mustard), canola oil in the hummus and crispy rice, palm oil in the crispy onions, and soybean plus hydrogenated soybean oil in the crispy noodles. EVOO in the tortilla and focaccia.
Does Sweetgreen use seed oils?
Not in the fryer: Sweetgreen fries in avocado oil. Some other items still contain seed oils, so check the grams for each one.
Does Sweetgreen use beef tallow?
No. Sweetgreen fries in avocado oil, not beef tallow.
Does Sweetgreen use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Sweetgreen fries in avocado 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 Sweetgreen?
BBQ Chicken Salad (4.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Steak Mezze Plate (5.2 g) and Maple Glazed Salmon Plate (8.3 g).
Which Sweetgreen item has the most seed oil?
Molly's Big Dill Caesar Wrap, at about 46.8 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.