Swensons Drive-In Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Swensons Drive-In cooks with: soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 105 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Swensons Drive-In
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: Deluxe Chicken Nuggets 5pc, 4.9g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Deluxe Chicken Nuggets 5pc | 4.9g |
| Cheeseburg | 6.4g |
| Hamburg | 7.0g |
| The Galley Girl Grilled Chicken | 7.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 7.3g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Swensons Drive-In
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| B.L.T. | 26.8g |
| Classic Peanut Butter Shake (Large) | 17.6g |
| Chicken Dinner | 15.4g |
| Fish Dinner | 15.0g |
| Fried Bologna Sandwich | 14.2g |
Every Swensons Drive-In item, ranked
All 105 items we have for Swensons Drive-In, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Swen RED Sauce (side) | 0.0g |
| Applesauce | 0.0g |
| Specialty Sip | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| The 1/2 & 1/2 | 0.0g |
| Barbecue Sauce | 0.0g |
| Red Sauce | 0.0g |
| Honey Mustard | 0.0g |
| Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Swensons Whip | 0.3g |
| Root Beer Float | 0.6g |
| Pepsi Float | 0.6g |
| Creation Shake (Small) | 0.8g |
| Classic Mint Shake (Small) | 0.9g |
| Classic Banana Shake (Small) | 0.9g |
| Classic Vanilla Shake (Small) | 0.9g |
| Classic Caramel Shake (Small) | 0.9g |
| Classic Coffee Shake (Small) | 0.9g |
| Classic Strawberry Shake (Small) | 0.9g |
| Classic Cherry Shake (Small) | 0.9g |
| Classic Grape Shake (Small) | 0.9g |
| Classic Lemon Shake (Small) | 0.9g |
| Classic Pineapple Shake (Small) | 0.9g |
| Classic Root Beer Shake (Small) | 0.9g |
| Classic Mocha Shake (Small) | 1.0g |
| Creation Shake (Regular) | 1.0g |
| Classic Chocolate Shake (Small) | 1.0g |
| Classic Coffee Shake (Regular) | 1.1g |
| Classic Cherry Shake (Regular) | 1.1g |
| Classic Banana Shake (Regular) | 1.1g |
| Classic Mint Shake (Regular) | 1.1g |
| Classic Strawberry Shake (Regular) | 1.1g |
| Classic Vanilla Shake (Regular) | 1.1g |
| Classic Grape Shake (Regular) | 1.1g |
| Classic Lemon Shake (Regular) | 1.1g |
| Classic Pineapple Shake (Regular) | 1.1g |
| Classic Root Beer Shake (Regular) | 1.1g |
| Shrimp Snack | 1.2g |
| Classic Caramel Shake (Regular) | 1.2g |
| Classic Mocha Shake (Regular) | 1.2g |
| Classic Chocolate Shake (Regular) | 1.4g |
| Creation Shake (Large) | 2.1g |
| Classic Strawberry Shake (Large) | 2.3g |
| Classic Banana Shake (Large) | 2.3g |
| Classic Cherry Shake (Large) | 2.3g |
| Classic Mint Shake (Large) | 2.3g |
| Classic Vanilla Shake (Large) | 2.3g |
| Classic Coffee Shake (Large) | 2.3g |
| Classic Grape Shake (Large) | 2.3g |
| Classic Lemon Shake (Large) | 2.3g |
| Classic Pineapple Shake (Large) | 2.3g |
| Classic Root Beer Shake (Large) | 2.3g |
| Classic Caramel Shake (Large) | 2.4g |
| Classic Mocha Shake (Large) | 2.6g |
| Classic Chocolate Shake (Large) | 2.9g |
| Swen WHITE Sauce (side) | 3.0g |
| Chicken Snack | 4.2g |
| Fried Cheesecake | 4.6g |
| Deluxe Chicken Nuggets 5pc | 4.9g |
| Classic Peanut Butter Shake (Small) | 5.7g |
| French Fries (regular) | 6.0g |
| Onion Rings | 6.0g |
| Mayo | 6.0g |
| Cheeseburg | 6.4g |
| Coleslaw | 6.6g |
| Hamburg | 7.0g |
| The Galley Girl Grilled Chicken | 7.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 7.3g |
| Double Cheeseburg | 7.5g |
| Tartar Sauce | 7.5g |
| Potato Tots | 7.8g |
| French Fries (large) | 8.0g |
| Hot Honey Burg | 8.0g |
| Quarter Pounder | 8.1g |
| Double Hamburg | 8.1g |
| Classic Peanut Butter Shake (Regular) | 8.6g |
| Hot Dog | 8.7g |
| Coney Style Hot Dog | 8.8g |
| Veggie Burg | 9.0g |
| Sloppy Joe | 9.0g |
| Fried Zucchini | 9.0g |
| Hot Honey Loaded Fries | 9.0g |
| Crispy Fish Sandwich | 9.6g |
| Grilled Cheese | 10.2g |
| Triple Cheeseburg | 10.3g |
| BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich | 10.4g |
| Potato Teezers | 11.3g |
| Salad Boy | 11.3g |
| Triple Hamburg | 11.5g |
| Brownie | 11.5g |
| The Galley Boy | 11.6g |
| Double Galley Boy | 12.0g |
| Deluxe Chicken Nuggets 10pc | 12.0g |
| Shrimp Dinner | 12.1g |
| Double Quarter Pounder | 12.6g |
| The Galley Girl Crispy Chicken | 13.0g |
| Egg Salad Sandwich | 13.1g |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 13.5g |
| Fried Mushrooms | 13.8g |
| Ranch Dressing | 14.0g |
| Fried Bologna Sandwich | 14.2g |
| Fish Dinner | 15.0g |
| Chicken Dinner | 15.4g |
| Classic Peanut Butter Shake (Large) | 17.6g |
| B.L.T. | 26.8g |
Frequently asked
Does Swensons Drive-In use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Swensons Drive-In cooks with: soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 105 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.
Does Swensons Drive-In use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Swensons Drive-In cooks with soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Swensons Drive-In seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Swensons Drive-In cooks with soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Swensons Drive-In?
Deluxe Chicken Nuggets 5pc is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Swensons Drive-In, at an estimated 4.9g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Swensons Drive-In?
B.L.T. is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Swensons Drive-In, at an estimated 26.8g 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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