What oil does The Simple Greek fry in?
The Simple Greek fries in canola oil.
In detail: The cooking oil is canola, per the chain's own per-component ingredient statements (the earlier "olive oil for cooking" was wrong). The Mediterranean Garlic Sauce is a soybean-oil mayo. Fries and pita chips are fried in "Canola, Sunflower, Cottonseed, Palm, Corn, Soybean". Olive oil appears only in the cold items. Gyro meat (lamb/beef blend) is spit-roasted.
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Build my orderThe Simple Greek at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Canola oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | D (8.8 g average per item, 97 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Canola oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at The Simple 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 |
|---|---|
| Veggie Bowl | 3.0g |
| Lentil Bowl | 3.0g |
| Village Salad | 3.0g |
| Traditional Gyro | 3.6g |
| Pork Souvlaki Bowl | 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 The Simple Greek 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 The Simple Greek fry in?
The Simple Greek fries in canola oil. In detail: The cooking oil is canola, per the chain's own per-component ingredient statements (the earlier "olive oil for cooking" was wrong). The Mediterranean Garlic Sauce is a soybean-oil mayo. Fries and pita chips are fried in "Canola, Sunflower, Cottonseed, Palm, Corn, Soybean". Olive oil appears only in the cold items. Gyro meat (lamb/beef blend) is spit-roasted.
Does The Simple Greek use seed oils?
Yes. The Simple Greek fries in canola oil. Its seed oil grade is D, about 8.8 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does The Simple Greek use beef tallow?
No. The Simple Greek fries in canola oil, not beef tallow.
Does The Simple Greek use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. The Simple Greek fries in canola 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 The Simple Greek?
Veggie Bowl (3.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Lentil Bowl (3.0 g) and Village Salad (3.0 g).
Which The Simple Greek item has the most seed oil?
Mediterranean Garlic Sauce Cup (8oz), at about 81.6 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.