Swensons Drive-In Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Swen RED Sauce (side) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Vanilla Shake | 1.0g PUFA |
| Chocolate Shake | 1.0g PUFA |
| Strawberry Shake | 1.0g PUFA |
| Root Beer Float | 1.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Double Galley Boy | 12.0g PUFA |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 9.0g PUFA |
| Galley Boy | 8.0g PUFA |
| Double Cheeseburger | 8.0g PUFA |
| Fish Sandwich | 8.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Swensons Drive-In use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Swensons Drive-In cooks with: Soybean/vegetable oil (frying); soybean oil in Swen WHITE mayo sauce. Across the 20 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Swensons Drive-In cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean/vegetable oil (frying); soybean oil in Swen WHITE mayo sauce. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Swensons Drive-In?
Swen RED Sauce (side) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Swensons Drive-In, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Swensons Drive-In?
Double Galley Boy is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Swensons Drive-In, at an estimated 12.0g 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. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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