Dick's Drive-In Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Dick's Drive-In cooks with: high-oleic sunflower oil. Across the 59 menu items we analyzed, it averages 0.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Dick's Drive-In
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: Cheeseburger + Coffee, 1.8g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Cheeseburger | 1.8g |
| Plain Cheeseburger | 1.8g |
| Hamburger | 2.0g |
| Plain Hamburger | 2.0g |
| Special | 8.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Dick's Drive-In
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Deluxe | 8.9g |
| Special | 8.0g |
| Tartar Sauce | 5.0g |
| Hamburger | 2.0g |
| Plain Hamburger | 2.0g |
Every Dick's Drive-In item, ranked
All 59 items we have for Dick's Drive-In, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Ketchup | 0.0g |
| Mustard Packet | 0.0g |
| Coffee | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola (Small) | 0.0g |
| Minute Maid Lemonade (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Sprite (Small) | 0.0g |
| Sprite (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke (Large) | 0.0g |
| Root Beer (Large) | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Minute Maid Lemonade (Large) | 0.0g |
| Raw Onion Cup | 0.0g |
| Sprite (Large) | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola (Large) | 0.0g |
| Root Beer (Small) | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke (Small) | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Minute Maid Lemonade (Small) | 0.0g |
| Root Beer (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Hot Cocoa | 0.1g |
| Milk | 0.4g |
| Kid's Scoop (Chocolate) | 0.4g |
| Kid's Scoop (Kona Coffee) | 0.4g |
| Kid's Scoop (Vanilla) | 0.4g |
| Vanilla Milkshake | 0.5g |
| Chocolate Milkshake | 0.5g |
| Strawberry Milkshake | 0.5g |
| Single Scoop Ice Cream (Chocolate) | 0.6g |
| Single Scoop Ice Cream (Kona Coffee) | 0.6g |
| Single Scoop Ice Cream (Vanilla) | 0.6g |
| Sundae (Chocolate) | 0.6g |
| Sundae (Kona Coffee) | 0.6g |
| Sundae (Vanilla) | 0.6g |
| Extra Scoop (Chocolate) | 0.6g |
| Extra Scoop (Kona Coffee) | 0.6g |
| Extra Scoop (Vanilla) | 0.6g |
| Single Scoop Ice Cream (Chocolate Chip Mint) | 0.9g |
| Single Scoop Ice Cream (Cookies and Cream) | 0.9g |
| Sundae (Chocolate Chip Mint) | 0.9g |
| Sundae (Cookies and Cream) | 0.9g |
| Extra Scoop (Chocolate Chip Mint) | 0.9g |
| Extra Scoop (Cookies and Cream) | 0.9g |
| Float | 1.0g |
| Kid's Scoop (Rocky Road) | 1.2g |
| Single Scoop Ice Cream (Rocky Road) | 1.3g |
| Sundae (Rocky Road) | 1.3g |
| Kid's Scoop (Chocolate Chip Mint) | 1.3g |
| Kid's Scoop (Cookies and Cream) | 1.3g |
| Extra Scoop (Rocky Road) | 1.3g |
| Cheeseburger | 1.8g |
| Plain Cheeseburger | 1.8g |
| Fries | 1.8g |
| Hamburger | 2.0g |
| Plain Hamburger | 2.0g |
| Double Scoop Ice Cream | 2.0g |
| Tartar Sauce | 5.0g |
| Special | 8.0g |
| Deluxe | 8.9g |
Frequently asked
Does Dick's Drive-In use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Dick's Drive-In cooks with: high-oleic sunflower oil. Across the 59 menu items we analyzed, it averages 0.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Dick's Drive-In cook with?
Our research indicates: high oleic sunflower. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Dick's Drive-In use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Dick's Drive-In cooks with high-oleic sunflower oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Dick's Drive-In seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Dick's Drive-In cooks with high-oleic sunflower oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Dick's Drive-In?
Cheeseburger is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Dick's Drive-In, at an estimated 1.8g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Dick's Drive-In?
Deluxe is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Dick's Drive-In, at an estimated 8.9g 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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