Fuddruckers Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Fuddruckers cooks with: Soybean oil (disclosed in Fuddruckers allergen/ingredient statements for fries and onion rings; PUFA fraction 0.55). Across the 90 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Fuddruckers
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: Hot Dog + Fresh Apples + Soda, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fresh Apples | 0.0g |
| Hot Dog | 3.0g |
| Original Cheeseburger 1/3 lb | 3.0g |
| Crispy Square | 3.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 4.0g |
What to Avoid at Fuddruckers
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Onion Rings Large | 34.2g |
| Wedge-Cut Fries (large) | 28.2g |
| Wedge-Cut Fries (regular) | 22.2g |
| Onion Rings | 18.0g |
| Mushroom Swiss Burger 1/2 lb | 17.6g |
Every Fuddruckers item, ranked
All 90 items we have for Fuddruckers, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Soda | 0.0g |
| Fresh Apples | 0.0g |
| BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Vanilla Shake | 1.0g |
| Strawberry Shake | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Shake | 1.0g |
| Cheese Sauce | 1.5g |
| Freshly Baked Cookie | 2.0g |
| Kids Burger | 2.0g |
| Oreo Shake | 2.0g |
| Kids Hot Dog | 2.0g |
| Small Milkshake | 2.0g |
| Regular Milkshake | 2.0g |
| Hot Dog | 3.0g |
| Original Cheeseburger 1/3 lb | 3.0g |
| Kids Grilled Cheese | 3.0g |
| Crispy Square | 3.0g |
| House Side Salad | 3.0g |
| Oatmeal Raisin Cookie | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | 3.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 4.0g |
| Original Fudds Burger 1/4 lb | 4.0g |
| Brownie | 4.0g |
| Elk Burger | 4.0g |
| Kettle Chips | 4.0g |
| Buffalo Burger | 5.0g |
| Veggie Burger | 5.0g |
| Original Fudds Burger 1/3 lb | 5.0g |
| Cheeseburger 1/3 lb | 5.0g |
| 1/3 lb Burger | 6.0g |
| 1 lb Burger | 6.0g |
| The Works Burger 1/3 lb (mayo) | 6.0g |
| Kids Chicken Tenders | 6.0g |
| Sweet Potato Fries Regular | 6.0g |
| Original Fudds Burger 1/2 lb | 6.0g |
| Three Cheese Burger 1/3 lb | 6.0g |
| BBQ Burger 1/3 lb | 6.0g |
| Cheeseburger 1/2 lb | 6.0g |
| Texas Burger 1/3 lb | 6.0g |
| The Works Burger 1/3 lb | 6.0g |
| Fudd 66 Green Chile Cheeseburger 1/3 lb | 6.0g |
| Mayonnaise | 6.0g |
| Kids Grilled Cheese Meal | 6.2g |
| Kids Hamburger Meal | 6.5g |
| Kids Cheeseburger Meal | 6.9g |
| Southwest Burger 1/3 lb | 7.0g |
| Tater Tots | 7.0g |
| Skinny Fries | 7.0g |
| BBQ Burger 1/2 lb | 7.0g |
| The Works Burger 1/2 lb | 7.0g |
| Original Fudds Burger 2/3 lb | 7.0g |
| Kids Hot Dog Meal | 7.4g |
| American Kobe Burger | 7.8g |
| Texans Burger 1/2 lb | 8.0g |
| Chili Cheese Fries Regular | 8.0g |
| Southwest Burger 1/2 lb | 8.0g |
| 1/2 lb Burger | 9.0g |
| The Original Burger 1/3 lb | 9.0g |
| Sweet Potato Fries Large | 9.0g |
| Bacon Cheddar Burger 1/3 lb | 9.2g |
| Bacon Cheddar Burger 1/2 lb | 9.5g |
| Honey Mustard Sauce | 9.5g |
| Chicken Tender Platter | 10.0g |
| The Double Deluxe Cheeseburger | 10.0g |
| Caesar Side Salad | 10.0g |
| Fudds Fries N' Rings | 10.0g |
| Kids Chicken Tenders Meal | 10.7g |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 11.0g |
| Cheese Fries | 11.0g |
| Chili Cheese Fries Large | 11.0g |
| The Original Burger 1/2 lb | 11.1g |
| Mushroom Swiss Burger 1/3 lb | 11.9g |
| Chicken Tenders | 12.0g |
| Hangover Burger 1/3 lb (fried egg) | 12.7g |
| The Hangover Burger 1/3 lb | 12.7g |
| Fuddruckers Fries | 13.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Buffalo Chicken Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Bacon & Swiss Chicken Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Bourbon Burger 1/3 lb | 14.3g |
| All-Beef Hot Dog | 14.6g |
| The Original Burger 2/3 lb | 14.6g |
| The Hangover Burger 1/2 lb | 14.8g |
| Bourbon Burger 1/2 lb | 15.6g |
| Onion Rings Regular | 16.8g |
| Mushroom Swiss Burger 1/2 lb | 17.6g |
| Onion Rings | 18.0g |
| Wedge-Cut Fries (regular) | 22.2g |
| Wedge-Cut Fries (large) | 28.2g |
| Onion Rings Large | 34.2g |
Frequently asked
Does Fuddruckers use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Fuddruckers cooks with: Soybean oil (disclosed in Fuddruckers allergen/ingredient statements for fries and onion rings; PUFA fraction 0.55). Across the 90 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Fuddruckers cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean oil (disclosed in Fuddruckers allergen/ingredient statements for fries and onion rings; PUFA fraction 0.55). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Fuddruckers use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Fuddruckers cooks with Soybean oil (disclosed in Fuddruckers allergen/ingredient statements for fries and onion rings; PUFA fraction 0.55), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Fuddruckers seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Fuddruckers cooks with Soybean oil (disclosed in Fuddruckers allergen/ingredient statements for fries and onion rings; PUFA fraction 0.55), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Fuddruckers?
Fresh Apples is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Fuddruckers, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Fuddruckers?
Onion Rings Large is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Fuddruckers, at an estimated 34.2g 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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