Mr. Hero Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Mr. Hero cooks with: soybean oil (fryer and griddle). Across the 97 menu items we analyzed, it averages 13.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
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Safest Orders at Mr. Hero
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: Smoked Turkey 7 inch + Bottled Water, 1.5g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Marinara cup | 0.0g |
| BBQ (dipping cup) | 0.0g |
| Smoked Turkey 7 inch | 1.5g |
| Smoked Turkey 10 inch | 2.1g |
| Hot Buttered Cheesesteak 7 inch | 2.4g |
What to Avoid at Mr. Hero
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Tuna N Cheese 10 inch | 49.2g |
| Loaded Tater Tots Large | 45.5g |
| Onion Petals Large | 42.8g |
| Chicken Nuggets 10 pc | 41.8g |
| Pepperoni & Cheese Bites Large | 41.7g |
Every Mr. Hero item, ranked
All 97 items we have for Mr. Hero, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Marinara cup | 0.0g |
| Honey Mustard (dipping cup) | 0.0g |
| BBQ (dipping cup) | 0.0g |
| Smoked Turkey 7 inch | 1.5g |
| Kids Cheeseburger | 1.8g |
| Chocolate Shake | 2.0g |
| Vanilla Shake | 2.0g |
| Strawberry Shake | 2.0g |
| Garden Side Salad | 2.0g |
| Smoked Turkey 10 inch | 2.1g |
| Cheddar Cheese Sauce Regular | 2.2g |
| Hot Buttered Cheesesteak 7 inch | 2.4g |
| Cheesecake Dessert Cup | 3.0g |
| Kids Romanburger | 4.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Salad | 4.0g |
| Breadsticks | 4.0g |
| Cheddar Cheese Sauce Large | 4.4g |
| Hot Buttered Cheesesteak 10 inch | 4.5g |
| Hot Buttered Cheesesteak 14 inch | 4.8g |
| Taste Buddy Italian Sausage | 5.0g |
| Cookies 4 Pack | 5.0g |
| Chicken Caesar Salad | 5.0g |
| Oriental Chicken Salad | 5.0g |
| Cinnamon Bites | 5.0g |
| Funnel Cake Fries Small | 5.0g |
| Bacon Cheeseburger Bud | 5.5g |
| Chicken Philly 7 inch | 5.6g |
| Grilled Chicken Sub | 6.0g |
| Fried Zucchini | 6.0g |
| Taste Buddy Zesty Chicken | 6.0g |
| Taste Buddy BBQ Riblet | 6.0g |
| Bistro Chicken 7 inch | 6.0g |
| Taste Buddy Grilled Italiano | 6.0g |
| Onion Rings | 7.0g |
| Hatta Potatta 7 inch | 7.0g |
| Spaghetti or Rigatoni with Meatballs | 7.0g |
| Funnel Cake Fries Large | 7.0g |
| Craver Amazing Ultimate Cheeseburger | 7.0g |
| Chicken Bacon and Ranch 7 inch | 7.6g |
| Craver Zesty Chicken and Bacon | 8.0g |
| Sir Racha Bourbon 7 inch | 8.0g |
| Fried Pickles | 8.0g |
| Tuna Delight Salad | 8.0g |
| Baja Fire 7 inch | 8.0g |
| Meatball Sub | 8.0g |
| Chocolate Chip Brownie | 8.2g |
| Chicken Philly 10 inch | 8.4g |
| Ranch (dipping cup) | 8.4g |
| Bacon Romanburger | 9.0g |
| Mushroom Romanburger | 9.0g |
| Bistro Chicken 10 inch | 9.0g |
| Kids Chicken Nuggets | 9.1g |
| Wings Hot | 10.0g |
| Wings BBQ | 10.0g |
| Hatta Potatta 10 inch | 10.0g |
| Sir Racha Bourbon 10 inch | 11.0g |
| Baja Fire 10 inch | 11.0g |
| Chicken Philly 14 inch | 11.2g |
| Chicken Bacon and Ranch 10 inch | 11.4g |
| Double Romanburger | 12.0g |
| Jalapeno Poppers Regular | 12.1g |
| Italiano 7 inch | 12.2g |
| Zesty Bacon and Swiss 7 inch | 12.5g |
| Double Romanburger with Cheese | 13.0g |
| Original Italian 7 inch | 13.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Bud | 13.1g |
| Mozzarella Sticks Regular | 13.4g |
| Cheeseburger 7 inch | 15.8g |
| Sicilian Parmesan Steak 7 inch | 16.0g |
| Potato Waffers Small | 16.2g |
| Romanburger 7 inch | 18.0g |
| Zesty Bacon and Swiss 10 inch | 18.7g |
| Breaded Mushrooms Regular | 20.2g |
| Tater Tots Small | 20.5g |
| Chicken Nuggets 5 pc | 20.8g |
| Original Italian 10 inch | 20.9g |
| Onion Petals Regular | 21.4g |
| Italiano 10 inch | 22.6g |
| Sicilian Parmesan Steak 10 inch | 24.2g |
| Jalapeno Poppers Large | 24.4g |
| Loaded Tater Tots Regular | 25.1g |
| Cheeseburger 10 inch | 25.2g |
| Potato Waffers Large | 25.8g |
| Mozzarella Sticks Large | 27.0g |
| Pepperoni & Cheese Bites Regular | 27.6g |
| Romanburger 10 inch | 28.5g |
| Cheeseburger 14 inch | 31.7g |
| Tuna N Cheese 7 inch | 31.8g |
| Tater Tots Large | 34.2g |
| Romanburger 14 inch | 36.1g |
| Breaded Mushrooms Large | 40.3g |
| Pepperoni & Cheese Bites Large | 41.7g |
| Chicken Nuggets 10 pc | 41.8g |
| Onion Petals Large | 42.8g |
| Loaded Tater Tots Large | 45.5g |
| Tuna N Cheese 10 inch | 49.2g |
Frequently asked
Does Mr. Hero use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Mr. Hero cooks with: soybean oil (fryer and griddle). Across the 97 menu items we analyzed, it averages 13.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
What oil does Mr. Hero cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean oil (fryer and griddle). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Mr. Hero use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Mr. Hero cooks with soybean oil (fryer and griddle), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Mr. Hero seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Mr. Hero cooks with soybean oil (fryer and griddle), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Mr. Hero?
Marinara cup is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Mr. Hero, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Mr. Hero?
Tuna N Cheese 10 inch is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Mr. Hero, at an estimated 49.2g 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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