Friendly's Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Vanilla Ice Cream Cone (2 scoops) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Fribble Milkshake (chocolate) | 2.0g PUFA |
| Hot Fudge Sundae | 2.0g PUFA |
| Coleslaw | 5.0g PUFA |
| Brownie Sundae | 5.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Supermelts Burger | 22.0g PUFA |
| Loaded Breakfast Skillet | 20.0g PUFA |
| Patty Melt | 20.0g PUFA |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 19.0g PUFA |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 18.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Friendly's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Friendly's cooks with: soybean oil (liquid shortening for fry/griddle); dairy for ice cream. Across the 23 menu items we analyzed, it averages 11.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Friendly's cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean oil (liquid shortening for fry/griddle); dairy for ice cream. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Friendly's?
Vanilla Ice Cream Cone (2 scoops) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Friendly's, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Friendly's?
Supermelts Burger is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Friendly's, at an estimated 22.0g 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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See where Friendly's lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch.