Yocco's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Yocco's cooks with: Sunflower oil, from the restaurant's own printed menu: "We fry in 100% Sunflower Oil." Yocco's ("The Hot Dog King", about 5 Lehigh Valley, PA locations since 1922) deep-fries its crinkle-cut fries, Mrs. T's pierogies, beer-battered onion rings, crispy chicken and Atlantic cod in it. The menu does not say whether it is regular (high-linoleic) or high-oleic sunflower, so it is scored as regular sunflower, the higher-PUFA end. The signature hot dogs (Hatfield beef and pork, cooked well done), cheesesteaks and burgers come off the grill. Yocco's publishes no nutrition panel, so every value for this restaurant is an estimate.. Across the 66 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Yocco'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: Hamburger + Bottled Water, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Mello Yellow | 0.0g |
| Extra Cheese | 0.3g |
| Chili Sauce (side) | 0.3g |
| Pudding Cup | 0.5g |
| Sauteed Mushrooms | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at Yocco's
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Doggie Pac (12 uncooked dogs, buns and fixings) | 40.0g |
| Mrs. T's Pierogies (10) | 22.0g |
| Beer Battered Onion Rings (12) | 22.0g |
| "Crinkle Cut" Fries (Bucket) | 18.0g |
| Cheese Fish | 11.3g |
Every Yocco's item, ranked
All 66 items we have for Yocco's, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Applesauce | 0.0g |
| Dill Pickle Chips | 0.0g |
| Coke | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke | 0.0g |
| Cherry Coke | 0.0g |
| Coke Zero | 0.0g |
| Birch Beer | 0.0g |
| Sprite | 0.0g |
| Sprite Zero | 0.0g |
| Mello Yellow | 0.0g |
| Hi-C Punch | 0.0g |
| Hi-C Pink Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Raspberry Tea | 0.0g |
| Unsweetened Tea | 0.0g |
| Green Tea | 0.0g |
| Bottled Water | 0.0g |
| Coffee | 0.0g |
| Powerade (28 oz) | 0.0g |
| Chocolate Milk (1/2 Pint, 1%) | 0.1g |
| White Milk (1/2 Pint, 1%) | 0.1g |
| Hot Chocolate | 0.1g |
| Chocolate Milk (Pint) | 0.2g |
| Extra Cheese | 0.3g |
| Chili Sauce (side) | 0.3g |
| Pudding Cup | 0.5g |
| Sauteed Mushrooms | 1.0g |
| Cheddar Cheese Sauce | 1.5g |
| Hamburger | 2.0g |
| Kids Grilled Chicken Strips | 2.0g |
| Chili Sauce Concentrate (8 oz) | 2.0g |
| Kids Pierogie | 2.2g |
| Cheese Burger | 2.3g |
| Kids Cheese Burger | 2.3g |
| Grilled Breast | 2.5g |
| Kids Jr. Steak | 2.5g |
| Steak Sandwich | 3.0g |
| Mushroom "Love" Hamburger | 3.0g |
| Sausage | 3.0g |
| Double Cheese | 3.2g |
| Mushroom "Love" Cheese Burger | 3.3g |
| Cheese Sausage | 3.3g |
| Classic Dog | 3.5g |
| CheeseSteak | 3.5g |
| Chicken CheeseSteak | 3.5g |
| Kids Hot Dog | 3.5g |
| Cheese Dog | 3.8g |
| Kids Fry | 4.0g |
| Tripple Cheese | 4.2g |
| Mushroom "Love" Double Cheese | 4.2g |
| Mrs. T's Pierogies (2) | 4.5g |
| Mushroom CheeseSteak | 4.5g |
| Mushroom "Love" Tripple Cheese | 5.2g |
| "Crinkle Cut" Fries (Small) | 6.0g |
| Mrs. T's Pierogies (3) | 6.5g |
| Kids Breaded Chicken Strips | 7.0g |
| Crispy Cheese Chicken | 8.0g |
| "Crinkle Cut" Fries (Large) | 9.0g |
| Beer Battered Onion Rings (5) | 9.0g |
| Cheese Fries | 10.5g |
| Cheese Fries with Chili | 10.8g |
| Fish Sandwich | 11.0g |
| Cheese Fish | 11.3g |
| "Crinkle Cut" Fries (Bucket) | 18.0g |
| Mrs. T's Pierogies (10) | 22.0g |
| Beer Battered Onion Rings (12) | 22.0g |
| Doggie Pac (12 uncooked dogs, buns and fixings) | 40.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Yocco's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Yocco's cooks with: Sunflower oil, from the restaurant's own printed menu: "We fry in 100% Sunflower Oil." Yocco's ("The Hot Dog King", about 5 Lehigh Valley, PA locations since 1922) deep-fries its crinkle-cut fries, Mrs. T's pierogies, beer-battered onion rings, crispy chicken and Atlantic cod in it. The menu does not say whether it is regular (high-linoleic) or high-oleic sunflower, so it is scored as regular sunflower, the higher-PUFA end. The signature hot dogs (Hatfield beef and pork, cooked well done), cheesesteaks and burgers come off the grill. Yocco's publishes no nutrition panel, so every value for this restaurant is an estimate.. Across the 66 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Yocco's cook with?
Our research indicates: Sunflower oil, from the restaurant's own printed menu: "We fry in 100% Sunflower Oil." Yocco's ("The Hot Dog King", about 5 Lehigh Valley, PA locations since 1922) deep-fries its crinkle-cut fries, Mrs. T's pierogies, beer-battered onion rings, crispy chicken and Atlantic cod in it. The menu does not say whether it is regular (high-linoleic) or high-oleic sunflower, so it is scored as regular sunflower, the higher-PUFA end. The signature hot dogs (Hatfield beef and pork, cooked well done), cheesesteaks and burgers come off the grill. Yocco's publishes no nutrition panel, so every value for this restaurant is an estimate.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Yocco's use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Yocco's cooks with Sunflower oil, from the restaurant's own printed menu: "We fry in 100% Sunflower Oil." Yocco's ("The Hot Dog King", about 5 Lehigh Valley, PA locations since 1922) deep-fries its crinkle-cut fries, Mrs. T's pierogies, beer-battered onion rings, crispy chicken and Atlantic cod in it. The menu does not say whether it is regular (high-linoleic) or high-oleic sunflower, so it is scored as regular sunflower, the higher-PUFA end. The signature hot dogs (Hatfield beef and pork, cooked well done), cheesesteaks and burgers come off the grill. Yocco's publishes no nutrition panel, so every value for this restaurant is an estimate., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Yocco's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Yocco's cooks with Sunflower oil, from the restaurant's own printed menu: "We fry in 100% Sunflower Oil." Yocco's ("The Hot Dog King", about 5 Lehigh Valley, PA locations since 1922) deep-fries its crinkle-cut fries, Mrs. T's pierogies, beer-battered onion rings, crispy chicken and Atlantic cod in it. The menu does not say whether it is regular (high-linoleic) or high-oleic sunflower, so it is scored as regular sunflower, the higher-PUFA end. The signature hot dogs (Hatfield beef and pork, cooked well done), cheesesteaks and burgers come off the grill. Yocco's publishes no nutrition panel, so every value for this restaurant is an estimate., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Yocco's?
Mello Yellow is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Yocco's, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Yocco's?
Doggie Pac (12 uncooked dogs, buns and fixings) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Yocco's, at an estimated 40.0g 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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