Charleys Cheesesteaks Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Charleys Cheesesteaks cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 107 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Charleys Cheesesteaks
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: Philly Cheesesteak (Small) + Watermelon Strawberry Lemonade, 1.7g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Philly Cheesesteak (Small) | 1.7g |
| Protein Box - Steak (Regular) | 2.2g |
| Chicken Philly (small) | 2.4g |
| Philly Chicken Cheesesteak (Small) | 2.4g |
| Protein Box - Chicken (Regular) | 2.4g |
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| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| 10 PC Boneless Wings | 42.0g |
| Classic Wings (10 pc) | 27.9g |
| Original Fries (Large) | 26.4g |
| Garlic Parm Fries | 25.7g |
| Caveman Fries | 25.3g |
Every Charleys Cheesesteaks item, ranked
All 107 items we have for Charleys Cheesesteaks, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Original Lemonade (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Lemonade (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Grilled Veggies | 0.0g |
| Mango Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Watermelon Strawberry Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Dasani Bottled Water | 0.0g |
| Bold BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Thai Chili Sauce | 0.0g |
| Teriyaki Sauce | 0.0g |
| Hot Honey Sauce | 0.0g |
| Mango Habanero Sauce | 0.0g |
| ICEE | 0.0g |
| Peach Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Ice Cream Cone | 0.3g |
| Korean BBQ | 0.5g |
| Cheese Sauce | 0.6g |
| Shake (Chocolate) | 0.9g |
| Shake (Strawberry) | 0.9g |
| Shake (Cookies & Cream) | 1.1g |
| Buffalo Sauce | 1.2g |
| Philly Cheesesteak (Small) | 1.7g |
| Shake (Vanilla) | 2.0g |
| Protein Box - Steak (Regular) | 2.2g |
| Chicken Philly (small) | 2.4g |
| Philly Chicken Cheesesteak (Small) | 2.4g |
| Protein Box - Chicken (Regular) | 2.4g |
| Philly Cheesesteak (Large) | 2.9g |
| Pit Boss BBQ | 2.9g |
| Chocolate Chunk Cookie | 3.0g |
| Philly Cheesesteak (Regular) | 3.1g |
| Steak Philly Cheesesteak | 3.1g |
| Protein Box - Steak (Large) | 3.2g |
| Philly Chicken Cheesesteak (Regular) | 3.6g |
| Chicken Philly | 3.6g |
| Protein Box - Chicken (Large) | 3.6g |
| Chicken Teriyaki (Regular) | 4.0g |
| Kids Philly Chicken | 4.0g |
| Chicken Teriyaki Cheesesteak | 4.0g |
| Chicken Buffalo (Regular) | 4.8g |
| Chicken Buffalo Cheesesteak | 4.8g |
| Bacon 3 Cheesesteak (Regular) | 5.0g |
| Kids Philly Cheesesteak | 5.0g |
| Bacon 3 Cheesesteak | 5.0g |
| Miss Vickie's Chips Sea Salt | 5.2g |
| Philly Chicken Cheesesteak (Large) | 5.6g |
| Steak Bomb | 6.2g |
| Old School Cheesesteak | 7.9g |
| Kids Fries | 7.9g |
| Kids Meal Boneless Wings | 8.0g |
| Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich | 8.3g |
| Shake (Peanut Butter Cup) | 8.5g |
| Fried Dough | 9.0g |
| Bacon BBQ Cheesesteak (Regular) | 9.0g |
| Old School Triple Melt | 9.0g |
| Garlic Parm Sauce | 9.6g |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich | 9.8g |
| Breakfast Burrito | 10.0g |
| Philly Steak Deluxe (Regular) | 10.0g |
| Veggie Delight (Regular) | 10.2g |
| Veggie Delight Cheesesteak | 10.2g |
| 3PC Tenders | 10.2g |
| Steak, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich | 10.2g |
| Sauced Tenders (3 pc, Garlic Soy) | 10.2g |
| Hash Brown | 10.8g |
| Prime BBQ Jalapeno | 11.1g |
| Kids Meal Chicken Strips | 11.2g |
| Sauced Tenders (3 pc, Spicy Garlic) | 11.2g |
| Chicken California (Regular) | 11.4g |
| Chicken California | 11.4g |
| Chicken Teriyaki Loaded Fries | 12.0g |
| Chicken California Loaded Fries | 12.0g |
| Pepperoni Cheesesteak | 12.1g |
| Side Salad | 12.4g |
| Ranch Dip | 12.6g |
| Cheese Fries (Regular) | 12.9g |
| Turkey Bacon Club | 13.0g |
| Philly Cheesesteak Loaded Fries | 13.0g |
| Old School Loaded Fries | 13.0g |
| Chicken Buffalo Loaded Fries | 13.0g |
| Original Fries (Regular) | 13.2g |
| Louisiana Cajun Fries | 13.2g |
| Onion Rings | 13.2g |
| Charleys Signature Sauce | 13.3g |
| Classic Wings (5 pc) | 14.0g |
| Fat Chuck Burrito | 14.0g |
| Fat Firebird Burrito | 14.0g |
| Bacon 3 Loaded Fries | 14.0g |
| Mac & Cheese Bites | 14.1g |
| Hot Shot Italiano | 14.5g |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 15.7g |
| Bacon Chipotle Chicken Cheesesteak | 16.0g |
| 5PC Tenders | 16.0g |
| Sauced Tenders (5 pc, Garlic Soy) | 16.0g |
| Cheese & Bacon Fries | 16.8g |
| 6 PC Classic Wings | 16.8g |
| Sauced Tenders (5 pc, Spicy Garlic) | 17.9g |
| Garlic Aioli | 18.2g |
| Cowboy Fries | 22.2g |
| Ultimate Fries (Regular) | 23.4g |
| Ultimate Fries | 23.4g |
| Boneless Wings (6 pc) | 25.2g |
| Caveman Fries | 25.3g |
| Garlic Parm Fries | 25.7g |
| Original Fries (Large) | 26.4g |
| Classic Wings (10 pc) | 27.9g |
| 10 PC Boneless Wings | 42.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Charleys Cheesesteaks use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Charleys Cheesesteaks cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 107 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Charleys Cheesesteaks cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean oil, DISCLOSED by the chain: its Nutrition Guide (charleys.com, July 2026 edition) footnote names soybean oil as what 'French Fries and Chicken Fingers are cooked in, as well as what is included in certain sauces.' Flat-top griddle for the steak and chicken; Cajun rub on the fries is 0 g fat. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Charleys Cheesesteaks use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Charleys Cheesesteaks cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Charleys Cheesesteaks seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Charleys Cheesesteaks cooks with soybean oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Charleys Cheesesteaks?
Philly Cheesesteak (Small) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Charleys Cheesesteaks, at an estimated 1.7g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Charleys Cheesesteaks?
10 PC Boneless Wings is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Charleys Cheesesteaks, at an estimated 42.0g 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. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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