Freddy's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Freddy's cooks with: Shoestring fries, onion rings, tenders and other fried items cooked in soybean/vegetable oil; the chain's own statement names a soybean / high-oleic soybean oil blend in the fryers. Freddy's Famous Fry Sauce is a soybean-oil mayo base. Smashed steakburgers themselves are low PUFA.. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Freddy'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: Vanilla Oreo Custard Sandwich + Soft drink, 1.5g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Vanilla Oreo Custard Sandwich | 1.5g |
| Chocolate Concrete | 2.3g |
| Vanilla Concrete | 2.3g |
| Oreo Concrete | 3.7g |
| Signature Turtle Concrete (pecans) | 4.6g |
What to Avoid at Freddy's
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Crispy Chicken Club | 17.0g |
| Freddy's Tots | 17.0g |
| Chicken Tenders (5 pc) | 15.9g |
| Cheese Fries | 14.3g |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | 14.0g |
Every Freddy's item, ranked
All 40 items we have for Freddy's, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Vanilla Oreo Custard Sandwich | 1.5g |
| Hot Fudge Sundae | 1.8g |
| Chocolate Concrete | 2.3g |
| Vanilla Concrete | 2.3g |
| Vanilla Shake | 2.5g |
| Chocolate Shake | 2.5g |
| Strawberry Shake | 2.5g |
| Oreo Concrete | 3.7g |
| Signature Turtle Concrete (pecans) | 4.6g |
| Mayonnaise Packet | 4.8g |
| Chili Cheese Dog | 5.7g |
| Steakburger (single) with cheese | 5.9g |
| Hot Dog | 6.1g |
| Kids Hot Dog | 6.1g |
| Kids Chicken Tenders (2 pc) | 6.7g |
| Freddy's Famous Jalapeño Fry Sauce | 7.0g |
| Freddy's Smoky Fry Sauce | 7.0g |
| Fry Sauce (side) | 7.2g |
| Kids Steakburger | 7.3g |
| Freddy's Famous Fry Sauce | 7.5g |
| Fried Cheese Curds | 7.7g |
| Fried Pickles | 8.0g |
| Double Steakburger with cheese | 8.5g |
| Grilled Chicken Club | 9.1g |
| Chicken Tenders (3 pc) | 9.2g |
| Patty Melt | 9.4g |
| Shoestring Fries | 10.0g |
| California Style Steakburger | 10.2g |
| Reese's PB Cup Concrete | 10.4g |
| Bacon & Cheese Double Steakburger | 10.4g |
| Triple Steakburger with cheese | 11.0g |
| Veggie Burger | 11.7g |
| Chili Cheese Fries | 12.0g |
| California Style Double (mayo) | 12.7g |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | 14.0g |
| Onion Rings | 14.0g |
| Cheese Fries | 14.3g |
| Chicken Tenders (5 pc) | 15.9g |
| Crispy Chicken Club | 17.0g |
| Freddy's Tots | 17.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Freddy's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Freddy's cooks with: Shoestring fries, onion rings, tenders and other fried items cooked in soybean/vegetable oil; the chain's own statement names a soybean / high-oleic soybean oil blend in the fryers. Freddy's Famous Fry Sauce is a soybean-oil mayo base. Smashed steakburgers themselves are low PUFA.. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Freddy's cook with?
Our research indicates: Shoestring fries, onion rings, tenders and other fried items cooked in soybean/vegetable oil; the chain's own statement names a soybean / high-oleic soybean oil blend in the fryers. Freddy's Famous Fry Sauce is a soybean-oil mayo base. Smashed steakburgers themselves are low PUFA.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Freddy's use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Freddy's cooks with Shoestring fries, onion rings, tenders and other fried items cooked in soybean/vegetable oil; the chain's own statement names a soybean / high-oleic soybean oil blend in the fryers. Freddy's Famous Fry Sauce is a soybean-oil mayo base. Smashed steakburgers themselves are low PUFA., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Freddy's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Freddy's cooks with Shoestring fries, onion rings, tenders and other fried items cooked in soybean/vegetable oil; the chain's own statement names a soybean / high-oleic soybean oil blend in the fryers. Freddy's Famous Fry Sauce is a soybean-oil mayo base. Smashed steakburgers themselves are low PUFA., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Freddy's?
Vanilla Oreo Custard Sandwich is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Freddy's, at an estimated 1.5g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Freddy's?
Crispy Chicken Club is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Freddy'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. 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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