Maid-Rite Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Maid-Rite cooks with: soybean and canola oil (estimated). Across the 72 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Maid-Rite
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: Maid-Rite Mini + Milk, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Original Loose Meat Sandwich | 2.0g |
| Cheese Loose Meat Sandwich | 2.0g |
| Hot Dog | 2.0g |
| Maid-Rite Mini | 2.0g |
| House-Made Ham-n-Bean Soup Bowl | 2.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Maid-Rite
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Cheese Balls with Ranch | 14.0g |
| Onion Rings | 12.0g |
| Pork Tenderloin Sandwich | 12.0g |
| Chicken Sandwich | 12.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 12.0g |
Every Maid-Rite item, ranked
All 72 items we have for Maid-Rite, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Soda | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Milk | 0.0g |
| Cheese Sauce Cup | 1.0g |
| Side Salad | 1.0g |
| Kids Loose Meat Sandwich | 1.0g |
| Baked Beans | 1.0g |
| Root Beer Float | 1.0g |
| Vanilla Cup | 1.0g |
| Original Loose Meat Sandwich | 2.0g |
| Cheese Loose Meat Sandwich | 2.0g |
| Hot Dog | 2.0g |
| Chocolate Malt (medium) | 2.0g |
| Vanilla Malt (medium) | 2.0g |
| Strawberry Malt (medium) | 2.0g |
| Chocolate Shake (medium) | 2.0g |
| Vanilla Shake (medium) | 2.0g |
| Maid-Rite Mini | 2.0g |
| House-Made Ham-n-Bean Soup Bowl | 2.0g |
| Ice Cream Shake | 2.0g |
| Ice Cream Malt | 2.0g |
| Kids Mac-n-Cheese | 2.0g |
| Double Loose Meat Sandwich | 3.0g |
| Double Cheese Loose Meat Sandwich | 3.0g |
| Bacon Loose Meat Sandwich | 3.0g |
| Pie Slice | 3.0g |
| Pulled Pork Sandwich | 3.0g |
| Maid-Rite Bowl | 3.0g |
| Hamburger | 3.0g |
| Potato Salad | 3.0g |
| Creamy Coleslaw | 3.0g |
| Mac-n-Cheese | 3.0g |
| House-Made Chili Bowl | 3.0g |
| Bacon Cheese Loose Meat Sandwich | 4.0g |
| Corn Dog | 4.0g |
| Cheese-Rite | 4.0g |
| Jalapeno-Rite | 4.0g |
| Rare-Bit | 4.0g |
| Cheeseburger | 4.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 4.0g |
| Kids Grilled Cheese | 4.0g |
| Kids Hot Dog | 4.0g |
| Maid-Rite Mega | 5.0g |
| Bacon Cheese-Rite | 5.0g |
| Chili Cheese-Rite | 5.0g |
| Bacon-Cheddar Burger | 5.0g |
| Pepper-Jack Burger | 5.0g |
| Mushroom-Swiss Burger | 5.0g |
| Deluxe Grilled Cheese | 5.0g |
| Jumbo Hot Dog | 5.0g |
| Bacon, Egg and Cheese Burger | 6.0g |
| Patty-Melt | 6.0g |
| Pizza-Burger | 6.0g |
| The Chuck Wagon | 6.0g |
| Kids Corn Dog | 6.0g |
| French Fries (regular) | 7.0g |
| Cheese Curds | 7.0g |
| Graziano Grinder | 7.0g |
| Chili Cheese Dog | 7.0g |
| Crinkle-Cut Fries | 7.0g |
| Sweet Potato Fries | 8.0g |
| State Fair Corn Dog | 8.0g |
| Cheese Fries | 9.0g |
| Kids Chicken Nuggets | 9.0g |
| French Fries (large) | 10.0g |
| Chili Cheese Fries | 10.0g |
| Chicken Strips | 11.0g |
| Onion Rings | 12.0g |
| Pork Tenderloin Sandwich | 12.0g |
| Chicken Sandwich | 12.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 12.0g |
| Cheese Balls with Ranch | 14.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Maid-Rite use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Maid-Rite cooks with: soybean and canola oil (estimated). Across the 72 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Maid-Rite cook with?
Our research indicates: Beef steam-cooked loose meat (no frying oil); soybean or canola oil assumed for fries and fried sides (no official publication found — consistent with Midwestern chain norms). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Maid-Rite use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Maid-Rite cooks with soybean and canola oil (estimated), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Maid-Rite seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Maid-Rite cooks with soybean and canola oil (estimated), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Maid-Rite?
Original Loose Meat Sandwich is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Maid-Rite, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Maid-Rite?
Cheese Balls with Ranch is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Maid-Rite, at an estimated 14.0g 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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