Wienerschnitzel Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Wienerschnitzel cooks with: soybean and canola oil (estimated). Across the 77 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Wienerschnitzel
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: #3 Chili Dog + Soft drink, 4.5g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Relish Dog | 2.0g |
| Deluxe Dog | 2.0g |
| Chicago Veggie Dog | 2.9g |
| All-Beef New York Dog | 3.0g |
| Pastrami Sandwich | 3.0g |
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| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Mini Corn Dogs (20 pak) | 33.7g |
| Country Breakfast with Scrambled Eggs, Biscuit & Gravy and Bacon | 28.1g |
| Country Breakfast with Scrambled Eggs, Biscuit & Gravy and Sausage | 26.6g |
| Jalapeno Poppers (20 pak) | 25.0g |
| Mini Corn Dogs (12 pak) | 19.9g |
Every Wienerschnitzel item, ranked
All 77 items we have for Wienerschnitzel, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Tastee Freez Soft Serve Cone | 0.3g |
| Tastee-Freez Dipped Cone (chocolate) | 0.5g |
| Sundae, Chocolate | 0.5g |
| Sundae, Strawberry | 0.5g |
| Sundae, Caramel | 0.5g |
| Float, Barq's Root Beer | 0.6g |
| Float, Fanta Orange | 0.6g |
| Shake, Small Vanilla | 0.8g |
| Shake, Small Strawberry | 0.8g |
| Shake, Small Chocolate | 0.8g |
| Banana Split | 0.9g |
| Froot Loops Dipped Cone | 0.9g |
| Shake, Regular Chocolate | 1.1g |
| Shake, Regular Vanilla | 1.1g |
| Shake, Regular Strawberry | 1.1g |
| Shake, Small Froot Loops | 1.3g |
| Freezee, Oreo | 1.4g |
| Relish Dog | 2.0g |
| Deluxe Dog | 2.0g |
| Shake, Small Chocolate with Oreo Cookie | 2.0g |
| Shake, Regular Chocolate with Oreo Cookie | 2.1g |
| Shake, Small Reese's Peanut Butter Cup | 2.1g |
| Shake, Regular Froot Loops | 2.2g |
| Freezee, Reese's Peanut Butter Cup | 2.7g |
| Chicago Veggie Dog | 2.9g |
| All-Beef New York Dog | 3.0g |
| Pastrami Sandwich | 3.0g |
| Shake, Regular Reese's Peanut Butter Cup | 3.1g |
| Biscuit & Gravy | 3.3g |
| Street Dog (bacon-wrapped) | 4.0g |
| Chili Cheese Fries Burrito | 4.0g |
| Burrito with Egg, Chili & Cheese | 4.0g |
| #3 Chili Dog | 4.5g |
| #1 Chili Cheese Dog | 4.7g |
| #6 Chicago Dog | 5.3g |
| #5 Kraut Dog | 5.3g |
| #4 Mustard Dog | 5.3g |
| Green Chile Chili Cheese Dog | 5.5g |
| Ranch Dressing (for Jalapeno Poppers) | 5.5g |
| #9 Chili Cheeseburger | 5.7g |
| Kids Mustard Dog Meal (with kids fries) | 6.0g |
| #2 Corn Dog | 6.1g |
| Biscuit Sandwich with Egg, Bacon & Cheese | 6.1g |
| Chili Cheese Fries, Regular | 6.3g |
| Burrito with Egg, Bacon & Cheese | 6.3g |
| Croissant with Egg, Sausage & Cheese | 6.4g |
| Chili Sauce (with meat) | 6.5g |
| Fries, Small | 6.5g |
| #11 Polish Sandwich | 6.7g |
| Croissant with Egg, Bacon & Cheese | 6.8g |
| All-Beef Chili Cheese Dog | 7.1g |
| All-Beef Mustard Dog | 7.6g |
| All-Beef Chicago Dog | 7.6g |
| Jalapeno Poppers (6 pak) | 7.8g |
| Double Chili Cheeseburger | 8.0g |
| #8 BBQ Bacon Dog | 8.2g |
| Biscuit Sandwich with Egg, Sausage & Cheese | 8.4g |
| Fries, Medium | 8.7g |
| Hash Brown Po'Taters | 8.7g |
| #7 Junkyard Dog | 8.9g |
| Onion Rings | 9.0g |
| Burrito with Egg, Sausage & Cheese | 9.1g |
| Mini Corn Dogs (6 pak) | 9.5g |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 10.0g |
| Kids Mini Corn Dogs Meal (with kids fries) | 11.0g |
| Fries, Large | 11.2g |
| Fritos Pie | 11.2g |
| Kids Corn Dog Meal (with kids fries) | 12.0g |
| Chili Cheese Fries, Large | 13.2g |
| Deluxe Cheeseburger | 13.6g |
| Chicken Tenders (2 piece) | 13.8g |
| Jalapeno Poppers (12 pak) | 15.6g |
| Mini Corn Dogs (12 pak) | 19.9g |
| Jalapeno Poppers (20 pak) | 25.0g |
| Country Breakfast with Scrambled Eggs, Biscuit & Gravy and Sausage | 26.6g |
| Country Breakfast with Scrambled Eggs, Biscuit & Gravy and Bacon | 28.1g |
| Mini Corn Dogs (20 pak) | 33.7g |
Fry Oil History at Wienerschnitzel
Six stores in Corpus Christi, Texas filled their fryers with beef tallow instead of vegetable oil in a three month test that started in late February 2026. Fries, corn dogs, chicken tenders and jalapeno poppers all go in the tallow, and the company said it may expand the test in Texas. Source
Six stores in Corpus Christi, Texas ran a three month test with beef tallow in the fryers instead of vegetable oil, covering fries, corn dogs, chicken tenders and jalapeno poppers. The CEO said it was about the old fry flavor, and the company said it could spread across Texas if the test goes well. Source
Every documented oil switch across the industry lives on the Oil History timeline.
Frequently asked
Does Wienerschnitzel use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Wienerschnitzel cooks with: soybean and canola oil (estimated). Across the 77 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Wienerschnitzel cook with?
Our research indicates: Fryer oil not disclosed by the chain (Nutrition & Allergen Guide Aug 1 2026 names no oil). The old 'vegetable (soybean-blend)' assumption is contradicted by the fries panel: 33 g fat / 2.5 g sat = 7.6% saturated, which straight soybean (~15%) cannot print - a canola or canola-heavy blend. Fried starches are modelled soybean + canola with the chain's own saturated figure setting the ratio; battered meat items keep the soybean pool because the meat explains their saturated fat. Corn dogs, fries, Tastee-Freez soft serve is dairy. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Wienerschnitzel use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Wienerschnitzel cooks with soybean and canola oil (estimated), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Wienerschnitzel seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Wienerschnitzel cooks with soybean and canola oil (estimated), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Wienerschnitzel?
Pastrami Sandwich is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Wienerschnitzel, at an estimated 3.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Wienerschnitzel?
Mini Corn Dogs (20 pak) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Wienerschnitzel, at an estimated 33.7g 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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