Freddy's Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Frozen Custard Concrete | 1.0g PUFA |
| Hot Dog | 2.0g PUFA |
| Steakburger (single) with cheese | 2.0g PUFA |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 2.0g PUFA |
| All-Beef Hot Dog | 2.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Crispy Chicken Club | 17.0g PUFA |
| Freddy's Tots | 17.0g PUFA |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | 14.0g PUFA |
| Onion Rings | 14.0g PUFA |
| Chicken Tenders (5 pc) | 13.0g PUFA |
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; Freddy's Famous Fry Sauce is a soybean-oil mayo base. Smashed steakburgers themselves are low PUFA.. Across the 42 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium 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; 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.
What is the safest thing to order at Freddy's?
Frozen Custard Concrete is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Freddy's, at an estimated 1.0g 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. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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