Rutter's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Rutter's cooks with: palm and canola oil. Across the 38 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Rutter's
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: Personal 7" Pizza + Cold Brew Coffee, 1.7g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Personal 7" Pizza | 1.7g |
| Potato Wedge | 1.7g |
| Traveller, Philly Cheesesteak | 2.1g |
| Tornado - Bacon, Egg & Cheese | 2.6g |
| Tornado - Pepperoni & Cheese | 3.5g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Rutter's
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fried Chicken Club | 11.0g |
| Hangover Burger | 10.0g |
| Double Cheeseburger | 8.0g |
| Meatball Parm Pizza | 8.0g |
| Chicken BBQ Bacon Ranch Pizza | 8.0g |
Every Rutter's item, ranked
All 38 items we have for Rutter's, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Reg Chocolate Shake | 0.8g |
| Large Chocolate Shake | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | 1.2g |
| Personal 7" Pizza | 1.7g |
| Potato Wedge | 1.7g |
| Onion Rings | 1.9g |
| Mozzarella Stick | 2.0g |
| Traveller, Philly Cheesesteak | 2.1g |
| French Fries | 2.3g |
| Tornado - Bacon, Egg & Cheese | 2.6g |
| Tornado - Pepperoni & Cheese | 3.5g |
| Roller Grill Hot Dog | 4.0g |
| Traveller, Jalapeno Beef Bean and Cheese | 4.0g |
| Hash Browns | 4.1g |
| Hamburger | 5.0g |
| Classic Cheeseburger | 5.0g |
| Classic Grilled Cheese | 5.0g |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 6.0g |
| Turkey Club Classic | 6.0g |
| Veggie Pizza | 6.0g |
| Build-Your-Own Breakfast Sandwich (Sausage, Egg & Cheese) | 6.0g |
| Breakfast Burrito | 6.0g |
| Fried Apple Pie | 6.0g |
| BLT Club Classic | 7.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Club | 7.0g |
| Classic Steak Sub | 7.0g |
| Pepperoni Pizza | 7.0g |
| Sausage Pizza | 7.0g |
| BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza | 7.0g |
| The Donut Breakfast | 7.0g |
| Funnel Cake Fries | 7.0g |
| Double Cheeseburger | 8.0g |
| Meatball Parm Pizza | 8.0g |
| Chicken BBQ Bacon Ranch Pizza | 8.0g |
| Nachos | 8.0g |
| Hangover Burger | 10.0g |
| Fried Chicken Club | 11.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Rutter's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Rutter's cooks with: palm and canola oil. Across the 38 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Rutter's cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean/canola (blended vegetable oil: canola, soybean, cottonseed, sunflower, corn per Rutter's official ingredients page; fried items like Apple Pie also use palm/canola/soybean shortening). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Rutter's use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Rutter's cooks with palm and canola oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Rutter's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Rutter's cooks with palm and canola oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Rutter's?
Personal 7" Pizza is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Rutter's, at an estimated 1.7g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Rutter's?
Fried Chicken Club is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Rutter's, at an estimated 11.0g 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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