Penn Station East Coast Subs Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Penn Station East Coast Subs cooks with: Peanut oil blend (contains soy) for the fresh-cut fries ("the peanut oil we utilize for our fries", official nutrition FAQ). The grill "butter" is not dairy butter: the chain's own page describes a soybean-based butter-flavored oil, which is what the cheesesteak meat is cooked in. Soybean oil in the mayo.. Across the 86 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Penn Station East Coast Subs
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: Chicken Teriyaki Sub (6") + Unsweetened Iced Tea, 4.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Cheese Bread (6") | 3.4g |
| Original Philly Cheesesteak (small, 6") | 4.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Sub (medium, 9") | 4.0g |
| Cold Dagwood Salad | 4.0g |
| Grilled Artichoke Sub (6") | 4.0g |
What to Avoid at Penn Station East Coast Subs
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fresh-Cut Fries (large) | 35.3g |
| Fresh-Cut Fries (medium) | 18.2g |
| Bacon Cheese Fries (large) | 13.0g |
| Tuna Sub (medium, 9") | 12.0g |
| Fresh-Cut Fries (small) | 10.2g |
Every Penn Station East Coast Subs item, ranked
All 86 items we have for Penn Station East Coast Subs, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Spicy Brown Mustard | 0.0g |
| Lemonade (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Lemonade (Large) | 0.0g |
| Lemonade (Half Gallon) | 0.0g |
| Olive Oil & Red Wine Vinegar | 0.5g |
| Honey Mustard | 1.7g |
| Chips | 3.0g |
| Cheese Bread (6") | 3.4g |
| Original Philly Cheesesteak (small, 6") | 4.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Sub (medium, 9") | 4.0g |
| Chocolate Brownie | 4.0g |
| Cold Dagwood Salad | 4.0g |
| Kids Grilled Italian Sub | 4.0g |
| Grilled Artichoke Sub (6") | 4.0g |
| Ham and Swiss Sub (6") | 4.0g |
| Cold Classic Italian Salad | 4.0g |
| Chicken Teriyaki Salad | 4.0g |
| Cold Club Salad | 4.0g |
| Turkey Provolone Sub (6") | 4.0g |
| Chicken Teriyaki Sub (6") | 4.0g |
| Kids Chicken Teriyaki Sub | 4.0g |
| Chicken Teriyaki Sub (medium, 9") | 5.0g |
| Artichoke Veggie Sub (medium, 9") | 5.0g |
| Grilled Dagwood Sub (6") | 5.0g |
| Cold Club Wrap | 5.0g |
| Cheesesteak Salad | 5.0g |
| Pizza Sub (6") | 5.0g |
| Cold Club Sub (6") | 5.0g |
| Classic Grilled Italian Salad | 5.0g |
| Turkey Avocado Salad | 5.0g |
| Chicken Cordon Bleu Sub (6") | 5.0g |
| Reuben Sub (6") | 5.0g |
| Turkey Avocado Sub (6") | 5.0g |
| Cold Dagwood Sub (6") | 5.0g |
| Grilled Dagwood Salad | 5.0g |
| Classic Cold Italian Sub (6") | 5.0g |
| Classic Grilled Italian Sub (6") | 5.0g |
| Classic Cold Italian Wrap | 5.0g |
| Chicken Parmesan Sub (6") | 5.0g |
| Cold Dagwood Wrap | 5.0g |
| BLT Sub (6") | 5.0g |
| Philly Cheesesteak Sub (6") | 5.0g |
| Grilled Club Salad | 5.0g |
| Bacon Cheese Sauce | 5.5g |
| Original Philly Cheesesteak (medium, 9") | 6.0g |
| Pizza Sub (medium, 9") | 6.0g |
| Turkey Bacon Ranch Sub (6") | 6.0g |
| Grilled Club Wrap | 6.0g |
| Classic Grilled Italian Wrap | 6.0g |
| Chicken Teriyaki Wrap | 6.0g |
| Turkey Avocado Wrap | 6.0g |
| Grilled Dagwood Wrap | 6.0g |
| Cheesesteak Wrap | 6.0g |
| Turkey Bacon Ranch Wrap | 6.0g |
| Turkey Bacon Ranch Salad | 6.0g |
| Mayonnaise | 6.0g |
| Cheese Bread (12") | 6.6g |
| BLT Sub (medium, 9") | 7.0g |
| Ham and Swiss Sub (12") | 7.0g |
| Chicken Teriyaki Sub (12") | 7.0g |
| Grilled Artichoke Sub (12") | 7.0g |
| Turkey Provolone Sub (12") | 7.0g |
| Club Sub (medium, 9") | 8.0g |
| Cold Club Sub (12") | 8.0g |
| BLT Sub (12") | 8.0g |
| Reuben Sub (12") | 8.0g |
| Turkey Avocado Sub (12") | 8.0g |
| Original Philly Cheesesteak (large, 15") | 9.0g |
| Italian Sub (medium, 9") | 9.0g |
| Chicken Cordon Bleu Sub (12") | 9.0g |
| Classic Cold Italian Sub (12") | 9.0g |
| Dozen Cookie Bites | 9.0g |
| Philly Cheesesteak Sub (12") | 9.0g |
| Chicken Parmesan Sub (12") | 9.0g |
| Grilled Dagwood Sub (12") | 9.0g |
| Pizza Sub (12") | 9.0g |
| Cold Dagwood Sub (12") | 9.0g |
| Classic Grilled Italian Sub (12") | 9.0g |
| Chocolate Chunk Cookie | 9.4g |
| Turkey Bacon Ranch Sub (12") | 10.0g |
| Fresh-Cut Fries (small) | 10.2g |
| Tuna Sub (medium, 9") | 12.0g |
| Bacon Cheese Fries (large) | 13.0g |
| Fresh-Cut Fries (medium) | 18.2g |
| Fresh-Cut Fries (large) | 35.3g |
Frequently asked
Does Penn Station East Coast Subs use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Penn Station East Coast Subs cooks with: Peanut oil blend (contains soy) for the fresh-cut fries ("the peanut oil we utilize for our fries", official nutrition FAQ). The grill "butter" is not dairy butter: the chain's own page describes a soybean-based butter-flavored oil, which is what the cheesesteak meat is cooked in. Soybean oil in the mayo.. Across the 86 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Penn Station East Coast Subs cook with?
Our research indicates: Peanut oil blend (contains soy) for the fresh-cut fries ("the peanut oil we utilize for our fries", official nutrition FAQ). The grill "butter" is not dairy butter: the chain's own page describes a soybean-based butter-flavored oil, which is what the cheesesteak meat is cooked in. Soybean oil in the mayo.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Penn Station East Coast Subs use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Penn Station East Coast Subs cooks with Peanut oil blend (contains soy) for the fresh-cut fries ("the peanut oil we utilize for our fries", official nutrition FAQ). The grill "butter" is not dairy butter: the chain's own page describes a soybean-based butter-flavored oil, which is what the cheesesteak meat is cooked in. Soybean oil in the mayo., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Penn Station East Coast Subs seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Penn Station East Coast Subs cooks with Peanut oil blend (contains soy) for the fresh-cut fries ("the peanut oil we utilize for our fries", official nutrition FAQ). The grill "butter" is not dairy butter: the chain's own page describes a soybean-based butter-flavored oil, which is what the cheesesteak meat is cooked in. Soybean oil in the mayo., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Penn Station East Coast Subs?
Cheese Bread (6") is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Penn Station East Coast Subs, at an estimated 3.4g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Penn Station East Coast Subs?
Fresh-Cut Fries (large) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Penn Station East Coast Subs, at an estimated 35.3g 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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