Arby's Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Vanilla Shake | 1.0g PUFA |
| Chocolate Shake | 1.0g PUFA |
| Roast Beef Slider | 2.0g PUFA |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | 2.0g PUFA |
| Kids Roast Beef Slider | 2.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Large Curly Fries | 17.0g PUFA |
| Buffalo Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 15.0g PUFA |
| Chicken Tenders (5 pc) | 15.0g PUFA |
| Medium Curly Fries | 14.0g PUFA |
| Jalapeno Bacon Ranch Chicken Sandwich | 14.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Arby's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Arby's cooks with: Fries and fried items cooked in a corn/soybean/canola oil blend (~55% PUFA); curly fries are among the highest-PUFA fast-food fries.. Across the 45 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Arby's cook with?
Our research indicates: Fries and fried items cooked in a corn/soybean/canola oil blend (~55% PUFA); curly fries are among the highest-PUFA fast-food fries.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Arby's?
Vanilla Shake is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Arby's, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Arby's?
Large Curly Fries is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Arby's, at an estimated 17.0g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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