Cousins Subs Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Cousins Subs cooks with: Soybean oil + cottonseed oil (fry oil); soybean oil (mayo). Across the 89 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Cousins Subs
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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Turkey Breast in a Bowl | 0.3g |
| Veggie Sub 7.5" | 0.4g |
| Wisconsin Mac & Cheese (Cup) | 0.8g |
| Club Sub in a Bowl | 0.8g |
| Steak Cheese Steak 7.5" | 0.9g |
What to Avoid at Cousins Subs
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Tuna Sub 15" | 43.2g |
| BLT Sub 15" | 38.4g |
| Chicken Cheddar Deluxe 15" | 37.4g |
| Italian Special 15" | 32.5g |
| Roast Beef & Cheddar 15" | 32.0g |
Every Cousins Subs item, ranked
All 89 items we have for Cousins Subs, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Iced Tea Bottled | 0.0g |
| Milk | 0.0g |
| Yellow Mustard | 0.0g |
| Brown Mustard | 0.0g |
| Turkey Breast in a Bowl | 0.3g |
| Veggie Sub 7.5" | 0.4g |
| Vanilla Float Small | 0.4g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | 0.6g |
| Vanilla Float Regular | 0.6g |
| Wisconsin Mac & Cheese (Cup) | 0.8g |
| Club Sub in a Bowl | 0.8g |
| Steak Cheese Steak 7.5" | 0.9g |
| Veggie Sub 15" | 0.9g |
| Orange Dream Shake Small | 1.0g |
| Wisconsin Mac & Cheese Bowl | 1.1g |
| Mint Shake Small | 1.1g |
| Chocolate Shake Small | 1.1g |
| Strawberry Shake Small | 1.1g |
| Vanilla Shake Small | 1.2g |
| Ham & Provolone in a Bowl | 1.2g |
| Double Steak Cheese Steak | 1.6g |
| Double Steak Cheese Steak 7.5" | 1.6g |
| Chocolate Shake Regular | 1.7g |
| Mint Shake Regular | 1.7g |
| Strawberry Shake Regular | 1.8g |
| Vanilla Shake Regular | 1.8g |
| Steak Cheese Steak 15" | 1.8g |
| Orange Dream Shake Regular | 2.0g |
| White Chocolate Macadamia Cookie | 2.1g |
| Chicken Cheese Steak 7.5" | 2.2g |
| Chili Cup | 3.0g |
| Double Chicken Cheese Steak 7.5" | 3.4g |
| Steak Bacon Cheddar 7.5" | 3.5g |
| Broccoli Cheese Soup Cup | 3.9g |
| Power Turkey Sub | 4.0g |
| Chicken Bacon Cheddar 7.5" | 4.0g |
| Chicken Cheese Steak 15" | 4.3g |
| Chili Bowl | 4.9g |
| Power Club Sub | 5.0g |
| Italian Special in a Bowl | 5.0g |
| Power Ham Sub | 5.0g |
| Peanut Butter Cookie | 5.5g |
| Power Tuna Sub | 6.0g |
| Broccoli Cheese Soup Bowl | 6.3g |
| Steak Bacon Cheddar 15" | 7.0g |
| French Fries (Regular) | 7.2g |
| Meatball & Provolone 7.5" | 7.5g |
| Steak Philly 7.5" | 7.9g |
| Chicken Philly 7.5" | 7.9g |
| Chicken Bacon Cheddar 15" | 8.1g |
| Crispy Chicken Tenders 3-piece | 9.0g |
| Cousins Chips | 9.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Sub in a Bowl | 10.0g |
| Wisconsin Chicken Cheese Steak 7.5" | 10.3g |
| Wisconsin Cheese Steak 7.5" | 10.3g |
| Crispy Chicken Sub 7.5" | 11.0g |
| Mayonnaise | 12.0g |
| Wisconsin Cheese Curds (Regular) | 12.4g |
| Crispy Chicken Tenders 5-piece | 13.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Sub 15" | 14.0g |
| Pepperoni Melt 7.5" | 14.3g |
| French Fries Large | 14.4g |
| Ham & Provolone 7.5" | 14.4g |
| Club Sub 7.5" | 14.4g |
| Meatball & Provolone 15" | 15.0g |
| Turkey Breast 7.5" | 15.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Basket 3-piece with Fries | 15.0g |
| Chicken Philly 15" | 15.8g |
| Steak Philly 15" | 15.8g |
| Lobster Salad Sub | 16.0g |
| Roast Beef & Cheddar 7.5" | 16.0g |
| Italian Special 7.5" | 16.3g |
| Chicken Cheddar Deluxe 7.5" | 18.7g |
| BLT Sub 7.5" | 19.2g |
| Tuna in a Bowl | 20.4g |
| Wisconsin Chicken Cheese Steak 15" | 20.6g |
| Wisconsin Cheese Steak 15" | 20.6g |
| Tuna Sub 7.5" | 21.6g |
| Wisconsin Cheese Curds Large | 25.7g |
| Pepperoni Melt 15" | 28.5g |
| Club Sub 15" | 28.8g |
| Ham & Provolone 15" | 28.8g |
| Turkey Breast 15" | 30.0g |
| Roast Beef & Cheddar 15" | 32.0g |
| Italian Special 15" | 32.5g |
| Chicken Cheddar Deluxe 15" | 37.4g |
| BLT Sub 15" | 38.4g |
| Tuna Sub 15" | 43.2g |
Frequently asked
Does Cousins Subs use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Cousins Subs cooks with: Soybean oil + cottonseed oil (fry oil); soybean oil (mayo). Across the 89 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Cousins Subs cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean oil + cottonseed oil (fry oil); soybean oil (mayo). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Cousins Subs use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Cousins Subs cooks with Soybean oil + cottonseed oil (fry oil); soybean oil (mayo), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Cousins Subs seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Cousins Subs cooks with Soybean oil + cottonseed oil (fry oil); soybean oil (mayo), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Cousins Subs?
Turkey Breast in a Bowl is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Cousins Subs, at an estimated 0.3g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Cousins Subs?
Tuna Sub 15" is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Cousins Subs, at an estimated 43.2g 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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