Arby's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Arby's cooks with: vegetable oil blend — corn, soybean, canola, hydrogenated soybean (curly fries and all fried items). Across the 61 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
Safest Orders at Arby's
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.
Cleanest full order: Roast Beef Slider + Soft drink, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Roast Beef Slider | 2.0g |
| Burger Patty Only (No Bun) | 2.0g |
| Double Roast Beef | 3.0g |
| Classic Roast Beef | 4.0g |
| Classic Beef 'n Cheddar | 4.0g |
What to Avoid at Arby's
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Large Curly Fries | 17.0g |
| Curly Fries (Large) | 17.0g |
| Chicken Tenders (5 pc) | 15.0g |
| Buffalo Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 15.0g |
| Medium Curly Fries | 14.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Arby's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Arby's cooks with: vegetable oil blend — corn, soybean, canola, hydrogenated soybean (curly fries and all fried items). Across the 61 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Arby's cook with?
Our research indicates: vegetable oil blend — corn, soybean, canola, hydrogenated soybean (curly fries and all fried items). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Arby's use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Arby's cooks with vegetable oil blend — corn, soybean, canola, hydrogenated soybean (curly fries and all fried items), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Arby's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Arby's cooks with vegetable oil blend — corn, soybean, canola, hydrogenated soybean (curly fries and all fried items), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Arby's?
Roast Beef Slider is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Arby's, at an estimated 2.0g 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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See where Arby's lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch. Wondering about a specific dish instead? The Is It Seed Oil food guide answers it for 200+ everyday foods, and the distributor oils page covers what independent restaurants fry in.