Compare Non-Stick Pans
Which scores higher on safety? R3 breaks it down.
The most important dimensions, side by side.
Thermolon ceramic coating contains no PTFE or PFAS — independently verified by Ecology Center testing. No fume risk at any cooking temperature.
Made In ProCoat discloses PTFE in the product line name and AB1200 filing. FDA-approved for food contact. Modern PTFE made without PFOA — but PTFE is still a PFAS compound.
GreenPan publishes a California AB1200 disclosure page listing all regulated chemicals in the pan's materials — full chemical transparency.
Made In's AB1200 page explicitly lists PTFE, FEP, and PFA for the ProCoat line — full chemical disclosure.
The Bakelite handle caps oven use at 350°F — below the range needed for most oven finishing. The Thermolon coating itself handles up to 850°F, so this limit is entirely a handle choice.
500°F is ATK's maximum safe-use ceiling for PTFE — the degradation threshold where PTFE can begin releasing fumes. Made In meets this threshold exactly.
Cast aluminum heats evenly across the cooking surface — CI's 50-egg test found it top-tier for nonstick pans.
5-ply stainless clad distributes heat evenly and enables induction compatibility. Same base construction as Made In's premium stainless cookware.
GreenPan doesn't publish the coating layer count for the Rio line. More layers generally mean longer coating life — this data gap makes it impossible to assess durability.
2 coating layers is CI's minimum tested threshold. More susceptible to wear than 3+ layer designs. Use medium heat and avoid metal utensils to extend coating life.
Aluminum is not ferromagnetic, so this pan does not work on induction cooktops. Gas and electric only.
5-ply stainless outer layer provides full induction compatibility with no warping risk. Works on all cooktops.
At 2.16 lbs, this is one of the lightest nonstick pans available. Easy to lift, pour, and maneuver — especially useful for one-handed egg flipping.
At CI's ideal weight ceiling for a 10-inch pan. Easy to lift and pour one-handed.
Stay-cool Bakelite handle means no oven mitt needed during stovetop cooking. Trade-off: oven use is capped at 350°F.
Hollow Stay Cool stainless handle dissipates heat better than solid stainless. Fully oven-safe to 500°F. Use an oven mitt for anything above 5 minutes of stovetop use.
Listed as dishwasher-safe, but experts consistently recommend hand-washing all nonstick pans to preserve the coating. Dishwasher detergents and high heat shorten ceramic coating life.
Hand-wash only — the right recommendation for PTFE pans. Dishwasher detergents and high heat degrade nonstick coatings.
Limited lifetime warranty covers coating defects (bubbling, flaking) — strong backing for an entry-level pan.
Made In states lifetime warranty for ProCoat. Note: some customer reports cite 1-year warranty — confirm with brand before purchasing if warranty is important.
At $29.99, this is in WC's recommended sweet spot for nonstick pans — priced to replace every 3-5 years without breaking the budget.
At $149, this is priced well above WC's recommended nonstick range. Nonstick pans have a 3-5 year coating lifespan — the premium price is harder to justify vs. the Viking Hard Anodized at $49.99 with comparable scores.
Everything you need to make the call - who each one is for, and who should skip it.
Go for it if you...
You cook on gas or electric and want the safest coating (ceramic, PFAS-free) at the lowest price
You want AB1200 chemical transparency without paying a premium
You primarily use your nonstick pan on the stovetop — oven finishing above 350°F is not part of your routine
You already use Made In cookware and want a matching nonstick pan with the same 5-ply stainless base
You're comfortable with disclosed PTFE and want induction-encapsulated performance for precise heat control
You'll hand-wash and use medium heat — proper care can extend a 2-layer coating well beyond the 3-5 year benchmark
The main thing to know
GreenPan Rio only works on gas and electric cooktops — induction buyers must look elsewhere. The 350°F oven limit is real but comes from the handle, not the coating.
At $149, this is the most expensive pan in this batch — and it uses PTFE with 2 coating layers. If budget allows, the GreenPan Venice Pro offers ceramic (PFAS-free) at similar pricing with more coating layers.
Skip this if you...
You have an induction cooktop — this pan will not work
You need oven temperatures above 350°F for finishing proteins or baking frittatas
You want to know the coating layer count before buying — GreenPan doesn't publish it for the Rio line
You want a PFAS-free coating — this is PTFE, not ceramic
You're price-comparing — Viking Hard Anodized ($49.99) scores nearly as high with 3 layers
You're uncertain about the warranty — Made In's ProCoat warranty term (1-year vs. lifetime) is ambiguous
Neither of these quite what you're looking for?
I've reviewed all Non Stick Pans options at every price pointEvery Non-Stick Pans in our database is scored using R3's deterministic scoring system - the same inputs always produce the same score. For this comparison, we evaluated GreenPan and Made In across 3 independent criteria: Safety (66%), Efficacy (25%), Usability (9%). No sponsored rankings. No paid placements.
Straight answers - no sponsored content, no filler.
Both scored close to 7.1/10, so the better choice depends on your priorities. Safety is our top-weighted scoring pillar, followed by efficacy, and usability. Check which pillar matters most to your family and compare those specific scores.
R3 uses a deterministic scoring system - the same inputs always produce the same score. We evaluate each Non-Stick Pans across Safety, Efficacy, Usability using independently verified data. No sponsored rankings. No paid placements. Every score is fully reproducible.
Not necessarily. The overall score reflects our weighted rubric, but your priorities may differ. If you care most about safety, compare the safety scores directly. If budget drives your decision, the prices tell a clearer story. The "right" pick is the one that matches what matters most to your family.
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