Tubby's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Tubby's cooks with: soybean oil (estimated). Across the 131 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Tubby'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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Garden Salad | 0.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Sub (Small) | 1.3g |
| Chef Salad | 1.4g |
| Ham N Cheese Jr. | 1.6g |
| Hot Veggie Stir Fry Sub (Small) | 1.7g |
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| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Traditional Chicken Wings | 28.1g |
| Chicken Parmesan Sub (Large) | 24.9g |
| Crispy Chicken Sub (Large) | 23.6g |
| Boneless Chicken Wings | 21.2g |
| Chicken Parmesan Sub (Regular) | 18.7g |
Every Tubby's item, ranked
All 131 items we have for Tubby's, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Side Salad | 0.0g |
| Garden Salad | 0.0g |
| Bottled Water | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Fire Roasted Salsa | 0.0g |
| Fajita Sauce | 0.0g |
| BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Baja Chipotle Sauce | 0.5g |
| Chocolate Chunk Cookie | 0.9g |
| Oatmeal Cookie | 1.2g |
| Grilled Chicken Sub (Small) | 1.3g |
| Chef Salad | 1.4g |
| Ham N Cheese Jr. | 1.6g |
| Chicken Noodle Soup | 1.6g |
| Hot Veggie Stir Fry Sub (Small) | 1.7g |
| Cold Veggie Sub (Small) | 1.7g |
| Turkey N Cheese Jr. | 1.8g |
| Chocolate Shake | 2.0g |
| Vanilla Shake | 2.0g |
| Soup of the Day | 2.0g |
| Peanut Butter Cookie | 2.0g |
| Cold Veggie Sub (Regular) | 2.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Sub (Regular) | 2.0g |
| Italian Wedding & Meatball Soup | 2.0g |
| Vegetable Soup | 2.0g |
| Stuffed Pepper Soup with Beef | 2.2g |
| Turkey & Cheese Sub (Small) | 2.4g |
| Grilled Chicken Sub (Large) | 2.5g |
| Ham & Cheese Sub (Small) | 2.5g |
| Burger Sub Jr. | 2.6g |
| Antipasto Salad | 2.7g |
| Tubby's Famous Jr. | 2.7g |
| Chicken Club Sub (Small) | 2.7g |
| Hot Veggie Stir Fry Sub (Regular) | 2.7g |
| Reduced Calorie Mayonnaise | 3.0g |
| Broccoli & Cheese Soup | 3.0g |
| Cold Veggie Sub (Large) | 3.1g |
| Classic Italian Sub (Small) | 3.2g |
| Turkey Club Sub (Small) | 3.4g |
| Turkey & Cheese Sub (Regular) | 3.4g |
| Ham & Cheese Sub (Regular) | 3.6g |
| Loaded Steak (Small) | 3.7g |
| Pepper Steak & Cheese (Small) | 3.7g |
| Hot Veggie Stir Fry Sub (Large) | 3.8g |
| Philly Cheesesteak (Small) | 3.8g |
| Grilled Chicken Salad | 4.0g |
| Cherry Cheesecake Brownie | 4.0g |
| BLT Sub (Small) | 4.3g |
| Pizza Steak & Cheese (Small) | 4.4g |
| Steak & Cheese (Small) | 4.4g |
| Ham & Cheese Sub (Large) | 4.4g |
| Tubby's Famous Sub (Small) | 4.4g |
| Mushroom Steak & Cheese (Small) | 4.4g |
| Chicken Club Sub (Regular) | 4.7g |
| Philly Cheesesteak (Regular) | 4.9g |
| Big Tubby Club | 5.0g |
| Chicken & Cheddar Sub | 5.0g |
| Chicken & Broccoli Sub | 5.0g |
| Mac & Cheese Bites Jr. | 5.0g |
| Dijon Honey Mustard | 5.0g |
| Pizza Burger (Small) | 5.0g |
| Cheeseburger Italiano (Small) | 5.0g |
| Turkey & Cheese Sub (Large) | 5.2g |
| Turkey Club Sub (Regular) | 5.4g |
| Homestyle Ranch Dipping Sauce | 5.5g |
| Classic Italian Sub (Regular) | 5.5g |
| Chicken Club Sub (Large) | 5.5g |
| Jalapeno Cheddar Poppers | 5.7g |
| Tuna Sub | 6.0g |
| Potato Wedges | 6.0g |
| Chicken Fajita Sub | 6.0g |
| BLT Sub (Regular) | 6.0g |
| Philly Cheesesteak (Large) | 6.1g |
| Steak & Cheese (Regular) | 6.3g |
| Loaded Steak (Regular) | 6.3g |
| Pizza Steak & Cheese (Regular) | 6.3g |
| Mushroom Steak & Cheese (Regular) | 6.3g |
| Pepper Steak & Cheese (Regular) | 6.3g |
| Turkey Club Sub (Large) | 6.9g |
| Taco Sub | 7.0g |
| Italian Pepper Relish Sub | 7.0g |
| Sausage & Cheese Ravioli | 7.0g |
| BBQ Potato Chips | 7.0g |
| Tubby's Famous Sub (Regular) | 7.0g |
| Pickle Chips | 7.2g |
| Taco Salad | 7.3g |
| Pepper Steak & Cheese (Large) | 7.3g |
| Mushroom Steak & Cheese (Large) | 7.3g |
| Steak & Cheese (Large) | 7.3g |
| Classic Italian Sub (Large) | 7.4g |
| Potato Chips | 7.5g |
| Strawberry Cupcake | 7.7g |
| Breaded Mushrooms | 7.8g |
| Cheeseburger Italiano (Regular) | 7.8g |
| Pizza Burger (Regular) | 7.8g |
| Tubby's Famous Dressing | 8.0g |
| Loaded Steak (Large) | 8.1g |
| German Chocolate Cupcake | 8.1g |
| Pizza Steak & Cheese (Large) | 8.1g |
| Tubby's Famous Sub (Large) | 8.1g |
| Cheeseburger Italiano (Large) | 8.3g |
| Red Velvet Cupcake | 8.4g |
| BLT Sub (Large) | 8.6g |
| Cherry Chip Cupcake | 8.8g |
| Mac & Cheese Bites | 9.0g |
| Pizza Burger (Large) | 9.1g |
| Funfetti Cupcake | 9.5g |
| Lemon Cupcake | 9.5g |
| Chocolate Stuffed Cupcake | 9.6g |
| Crispy Chicken Salad | 9.9g |
| Grumpy Cupcake | 10.0g |
| Carrot Cake Cupcake | 10.1g |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 10.2g |
| Cookies & Cream Cupcake | 10.2g |
| Chicken Nuggets Jr. | 10.7g |
| Cottage Fries | 11.4g |
| Spicy Cheese Curds | 11.8g |
| Crispy Chicken Sub (Small) | 11.8g |
| Chicken Parmesan Sub (Small) | 12.1g |
| Fudge Walnut Brownie | 12.5g |
| French Fries | 15.0g |
| Peanut Butter Brownie | 15.0g |
| Chicken Nuggets | 15.5g |
| Seasoned Fries | 16.2g |
| Crispy Chicken Sub (Regular) | 16.5g |
| Onion Rings | 17.4g |
| Chicken Parmesan Sub (Regular) | 18.7g |
| Boneless Chicken Wings | 21.2g |
| Crispy Chicken Sub (Large) | 23.6g |
| Chicken Parmesan Sub (Large) | 24.9g |
| Traditional Chicken Wings | 28.1g |
Frequently asked
Does Tubby's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Tubby's cooks with: soybean oil (estimated). Across the 131 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Tubby's cook with?
Our research indicates: butter/margarine blend (griddle); soybean oil (fryer) — no official allergen PDF found publicly; assumption consistent with Michigan sub shop norms and third-party tracker data showing soy allergen flags on fried items. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Tubby's use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Tubby's cooks with soybean oil (estimated), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Tubby's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Tubby's cooks with soybean oil (estimated), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Tubby's?
Garden Salad is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Tubby's, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Tubby's?
Traditional Chicken Wings is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Tubby's, at an estimated 28.1g 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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