Six frying pans of different materials, including cast iron, ceramic, and a grill pan, on a wooden table

Nonstick Pans Compared

By Verdolea Research Last updated

Choosing a nonstick pan shouldn't mean sorting through marketing claims on your own. We compare six popular pans on what they're made of and what's known about PFAS. Each row links to a guide with more detail.

At a Glance

  • All six brands say their pans are PFAS-free. What differs is the evidence behind the claim.
  • Caraway, Our Place, and HexClad publish PFAS test results from independent labs. We could not find published results for GreenPan, Xtrema, or Lodge.
  • Three pans use a ceramic coating on aluminum. HexClad pairs a stainless steel pattern with a ceramic coating, Xtrema is solid ceramic, and Lodge relies on seasoning.
  • Uncoated options such as cast iron avoid the coating question entirely, but need more care.

Nonstick Pans Compared

Product Nonstick type Pan body PFAS-free claim PFAS test results Learn more
CarawayCeramic Fry Pan
Ceramic coating Aluminum Yes Published Read the guide
GreenPanValencia Pro Fry Pan
Ceramic coating Aluminum Yes Not found Read the guide
Our PlaceAlways Pan 2.0
Ceramic coating Aluminum Yes Published Read the guide
HexCladHybrid Fry Pan
Hybrid (steel + ceramic) Stainless steel, aluminum core Yes Published Read the guide
XtremaPure Ceramic Skillet
Pure ceramic Ceramic Yes Not found Read the guide
LodgeCast Iron Skillet
Seasoned cast iron Cast iron Yes Not found Read the guide

“Published” means the brand shares PFAS test results from an independent lab. “Not found” means we couldn't find published results as of the date checked. We have not tested these products ourselves. Earlier HexClad Hybrid pans used a PTFE coating; the current version uses a ceramic coating. Information last checked September 2026.

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