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467 Restaurant Chains That Cook in Soybean Oil (2026)

Soybean oil is the default fryer oil in American restaurants, at roughly 58% PUFA the single biggest seed oil source when eating out. The first list is chains where soybean oil is disclosed or well evidenced. The second is chains that do not disclose an oil, where we assume the distributor standard, which is soybean (see the distributor oils page for why).

7 Brew Coffee
Drinks are dairy-based (whole milk, half & half, sweet cream) so fat is essentially all dairy fat; muffin tops are baked with a soybean/canola oil blend per a leaked supplier ingre
A (1.2g avg)
Mister Softee
Soft serve is dairy-based (milk/cream, no vegetable oil); waffle cone uses soybean oil shortening; chocolate hard dip uses coconut oil; novelty bars (Toasted Almond, Strawberry Sho
A (1.4g avg)
Jamba
smoothies are near-zero PUFA unless peanut butter or almond butter added; bowls topped with granola (soybean/sunflower oil); açaí base has minimal PUFA
A (1.6g avg)
Texas de Brazil
Wood-charcoal grilled meats (tallow/lard, PUFA ~0.05); hot sides fried in soybean or canola oil (~0.50 blend)
A (1.7g avg)
The Human Bean
Espresso drinks are dairy-based (whole/2% milk, non-fat milk, half & half) so fat is almost all dairy fat, near-zero PUFA; oat-milk shaken espresso options use commercial oat milk
A (1.8g avg)
Cold Stone Creamery
dairy fat (ice cream base, ~0.04 PUFA fraction); mix-ins vary: nuts use peanut/tree-nut oils (~0.55), cookie dough/brownie use soybean/canola blend (~0.50), waffle cone uses palm-c
A (1.8g avg)
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
canola/soybean blend (baked goods); dairy (beverages)
A (1.8g avg)
Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop
Dairy ice cream base is cream/milkfat (low PUFA); mix-ins like cookie dough, brownie chunks, and waffle cone pieces add small amounts of soybean oil; the Non-Dairy line is oat/almo
A (1.9g avg)
Ziggi's Coffee
Espresso drinks, chai, and blenders are dairy-based (milk/half & half), so fat is nearly all dairy fat with near-zero PUFA; bakery items (croissants, muffins, cookies, cake pops) l
A (1.9g avg)
Baskin-Robbins
Base ice cream is dairy fat (PUFA fraction ~0.04); significant PUFA only from nut, cookie dough, or soybean-containing mix-ins; cones (waffle/cake) use soybean oil (PUFA fraction ~
A (2.0g avg)
Peet's Coffee
canola/soybean blend (baked goods); dairy (beverages)
A (2.1g avg)
Caribou Coffee
Commercial bakery soybean/canola oil (muffins, rolls, scones); butter-dominant for croissants based on high saturated fat ratios (~60-65% of total fat is saturated in croissants).
A (2.1g avg)
Carvel
coconut oil, soybean oil (crunchies, Flying Saucer cookies)
A (2.1g avg)
Biggby Coffee
soybean
A (2.2g avg)
Island Fin Poke
soybean (sauces/fried toppings), sesame (finishing sauces, dry toppings)
A (2.3g avg)
Honey Dew Donuts
palm shortening (no official confirmation published; inferred from sat fat ratios — cinnamon/raspberry stick 9g sat / 28g total = 32% sat fat fraction, consistent with palm; soy li
A (2.3g avg)
Kura Sushi
Most plates are plain nigiri/rolls with intrinsic fish fat only; fried items (tempura, karaage, gyoza, fries) are cooked in a vegetable/soybean oil blend typical of US Japanese-cha
A (2.4g avg)
Daylight Donuts
soy/palm blend shortening (commercial donut fry cube — industry standard for franchise donut chains; no public disclosure found)
A (2.4g avg)
The Flame Broiler
Flame-grilled meats with no added frying oil; teriyaki/magic sauce contains soybean oil; white rice cooked plain
A (2.5g avg)
Auntie Anne's
Pretzels are baked and brushed with real butter (very low PUFA, 1-2g); soybean-oil-based dips (ranch especially) carry most of the PUFA.
A (2.5g avg)
Starbucks
canola/sunflower/soybean oils in food items; phasing out canola — avocado-oil egg bites launched late 2025
A (2.5g avg)
85C Bakery Cafe
Palm+soybean margarine (palm-dominant, listed first) in most breads/buns; butter in Chocolate Croissant; hydrogenated palm kernel oil in Choco Bun chocolate chips; cream in drinks
A (2.5g avg)
Wetzel's Pretzels
margarine/canola-soybean blend brushed on pretzels (not butter — Wetzel's uses a non-dairy margarine for vegan compliance on base pretzels); hot dogs in Pretzel Dog contain pork fa
A (2.6g avg)
Paris Baguette
butter/margarine blend, canola oil, soybean oil
A (2.7g avg)
Scooter's Coffee
soybean oil primary (canola and palm oil also appear in select items per allergen guide); soybean used for PUFA estimation
A (2.7g avg)
Poke Bros
Soybean oil (spicy mayo, aioli sauces); sesame oil (sesame ginger sauce); omega-3 from raw fish proteins
A (2.7g avg)
Bibibop Asian Grill
Soybean oil (cooking), sesame oil (sauces/marinades)
A (2.7g avg)
Tous les Jours
butter/margarine blend, canola oil, soybean oil
A (2.8g avg)
Aloha Poke Co
soybean oil (spicy aioli, volcano sauce, mango chardonnay sauce, fried/crispy toppings); sesame oil (sesame oil sauce, sesame vinaigrette); no frying disclosed beyond crispy toppin
A (2.9g avg)
Mission BBQ
Smoked meats rendered in beef/pork fat; fried sides in soybean oil; mayo-based sides use soybean-oil mayo
A (3.0g avg)
&pizza
olive oil (dough/drizzle), soybean oil (processed meats/pepperoni/sausage)
A (3.0g avg)
Dunkin'
Donuts fried in palm oil (low PUFA, ~9% of fat); soybean oil appears in doughs, muffins, egg patties, hash browns, and spreads.
A (3.0g avg)
Sheridan's Frozen Custard
No frying oil — custard base is dairy fat (cream, milk, egg yolks); waffle cones likely use soybean/cottonseed shortening (standard industry formulation); peanut butter mix-ins con
A (3.2g avg)
Bruegger's Bagels
Bagels are kettle-boiled and baked, not fried (low PUFA, 1-2g); cream cheese is dairy (very low); watch mayo-based salads and sandwich sauces (soybean oil).
A (3.2g avg)
Manhattan Bagel
canola (grill), soybean (mayo/tuna salad)
A (3.2g avg)
Ben's Soft Pretzels
butter-flavored topping is soybean-oil based (adds soy allergen, no dairy); pretzel dough is baked with no frying oil; pretzel dog uses beef/pork hot dog fat; Prizza/Pocket filling
A (3.3g avg)
Pokeworks
sesame, soybean (sauces/aioli)
A (3.3g avg)
Steak 'n Shake
Beef tallow for fries (publicly switched to 100% beef tallow in 2025, confirmed on official site); soybean oil for chicken fingers and breaded items
A (3.3g avg)
Kolache Factory
Butter/margarine in dough (no seed oil per allergen disclosure); animal fat in sausage/beef fillings; likely canola/soybean oil in muffin batters
A (3.4g avg)
Smallcakes
Butter and palm/soybean-based vegetable shortening blend in cake batter and buttercream frosting; no official nutrition data published by corporate — inferred from allergen disclos
A (3.4g avg)
Snooze A.M. Eatery
canola/soybean blend (griddle & fryer)
A (3.4g avg)
Joe & The Juice
mayo/vegetable oil in tuna mousse & turkey mayo (soybean base, ~55% PUFA), vegan pesto oil on club/avocado sandwiches, avocado fat, almond butter in shakes and acai bowl (sources:
A (3.5g avg)
Waffle Love
Butter is the primary fat in waffle dough (traditional liege recipe: butter, eggs, pearl sugar, wheat); waffle iron lubricated with butter or neutral oil per order. Fried chicken i
A (3.5g avg)
Au Bon Pain
Canola/soybean oil (soups, dressings, sandwiches); butter (bakery)
A (3.5g avg)
Nick the Greek
Canola or soybean oil for fries; olive oil on salads and rice; beef/lamb rendered fat in gyro meat; canola likely used for falafel frying
A (3.5g avg)
Salata
Most dressings: soybean or canola oil base; Olive Oil and Balsamic dressings: olive oil; Jalapeño Avocado: avocado/soybean blend
A (3.5g avg)
Postino WineCafe
Likely soybean or canola oil for frying and panini press; olive oil used on bruschetta bread
A (3.5g avg)
Mrs. Fields
butter and soybean oil shortening blend
A (3.6g avg)
LaMar's Donuts
soy/palm blend shortening (no public disclosure of exact ratio; soy allergen warning on official site confirms soy use; industry standard for franchise donut chains is soy/palm cub
A (3.7g avg)
Bill Miller Bar-B-Q
Soybean/vegetable shortening (fried items); smoked meats use no frying oil
A (3.7g avg)
Pieology
soybean oil (dough, cooking), canola oil (some dressings)
A (3.7g avg)
Juan Pollo
Chicken fat (mesquite wood-fired rotisserie, no frying oil); soybean-based mayonnaise in potato salad; likely soybean or corn oil in tortilla chips and rice; lard or vegetable oil
A (3.8g avg)
Nothing Bundt Cakes
canola/soybean vegetable oil (cake batter), cream cheese frosting (dairy)
A (3.8g avg)
La Madeleine
Butter (pastry/bakery); soybean oil (dressings, soups)
A (3.8g avg)
Luna Grill
olive oil (grilling), soybean oil (falafel frying)
A (3.9g avg)
Cinnaholic
vegan margarine and vegetable shortening (soybean/palm blend)
A (3.9g avg)
Luby's
Soybean oil (confirmed via ingredient disclosures and allergen notices; used for frying and in prepared sides)
A (3.9g avg)
Milio's Sandwiches
soybean (Hellmann's mayo base; no frying)
A (4.0g avg)
Carrabba's
Sauté/finish: extra-virgin olive oil (primary); dressings and red sauces use soybean/canola blend. Frying (calamari, etc.): soybean oil blend. Weighted blend ~80% olive / 20% soybe
A (4.0g avg)
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
Smoked meats rendered in beef/pork fat (tallow/lard); fried sides and mayo-based sides use soybean/vegetable oil
B (4.0g avg)
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza
Olive oil (coal-fired, finishing); soybean/canola blend (wings frying)
B (4.1g avg)
Boston Market
No frying oil — rotisserie chicken rendered in own fat (chicken fat ~15% PUFA); mashed potatoes/gravy use soybean-based margarine blend
B (4.1g avg)
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
canola/soybean blend (griddling wraps, flatbreads, quesadillas); smoothies are near-zero PUFA unless nut butter added
B (4.1g avg)
Pret A Manger
soybean (mayo)
B (4.1g avg)
Gigi's Cupcakes
butter and vegetable shortening blend (soybean-based shortening is the primary fat source per brand allergen disclosures; real butter also used in batter and frosting)
B (4.1g avg)
Golden Corral
soybean oil (Golden Corral allergen/ingredient disclosures list soybean oil as primary frying medium; PUFA fraction used: 0.55)
B (4.1g avg)
Tim Hortons
Donuts and Timbits fried in palm/modified-palm shortening (low PUFA); soybean/canola oil in muffins, wraps, potato sides, and crispy chicken.
B (4.1g avg)
Cafe Zupas
Canola/soybean oil blend used in soups and dressings; sandwiches contain mayo (soybean-based); olive oil used in some salads
B (4.2g avg)
El Pollo Loco
Fire-grilled chicken uses no frying oil (citrus marinade, open flame); tortillas use palm/soybean blend; rice/beans cooked in soybean or canola oil; Loco Fries fried in soybean oil
B (4.2g avg)
Chicken Salad Chick
soybean oil (Duke's or Hellmann's mayo base)
B (4.2g avg)
Winchell's Donuts
soybean/cottonseed vegetable oil blend (trans fat-free; multiple 2026 sources confirm — NOT palm shortening as currently listed)
B (4.2g avg)
Ted's Hot Dogs
Charcoal-grilled hot dogs (beef/pork fat, low PUFA); fries and onion rings cooked in vegetable/soybean oil
B (4.2g avg)
Piccadilly
soybean oil (no official confirmation found on piccadilly.com; soybean consistent with all published fat/sat-fat ratios and standard cafeteria-style frying practice)
B (4.3g avg)
Zoup!
Soybean oil (sandwiches, flatbreads, mac); dairy/cream base (cream soups); broth base (broth soups)
B (4.3g avg)
Golden Krust
Shortening (palm oil and/or soybean oil) in all patty crusts and fillings; unspecified vegetable/soybean oil for restaurant frying (wings, dumplings, festival, plantains, fried chi
B (4.4g avg)
Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh
olive oil (grilling), soybean oil (falafel frying)
B (4.4g avg)
4 Rivers Smokehouse
Smoked meats in beef/pork fat (low PUFA); fries and fried sides in soybean oil; coleslaw and mayo-based sides in soybean/canola mayo
B (4.4g avg)
Pal's Sudden Service
soybean
B (4.4g avg)
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
Signature marinades (Shio, Garlic, Basil) are explicitly sesame-oil-based per Gyu-Kaku's own "Our Marinades" menu insert (Shio = garlic/salt/soy sauce/sesame oil; Garlic = garlic p
B (4.4g avg)
Tokyo Joe's
Soybean oil for sautéing and most sauces; sesame oil in dressings and poke; peanut sauce contains peanuts; sushi rice plain
B (4.4g avg)
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
Soybean/canola blend for frying (fries, falafel, loukoumades); olive oil on grilled items, salads, rice, and pita; lamb/beef fat in gyro meat — no allergen PDF published, confirmed
B (4.5g avg)
Roti Mediterranean
olive oil (grilled proteins), soybean/canola blend (fryer, dressings, garlic sauce), sesame (tahini sauce), mayo base (sandwich sauce)
B (4.5g avg)
Cinnabon
margarine (palm oil-based blend with soybean oil); palm shortening in dough; PUFA fraction ~0.15 for roll base; churro/stix fried in soybean oil 0.55
B (4.5g avg)
Ponderosa Steakhouse
soybean/corn blend for frying (industry-standard; no official chain-level disclosure found); beef tallow for grilled steaks (standard steakhouse practice, consistent with PUFA esti
B (4.5g avg)
Mr. Juicy
Soybean/canola blend (typical SA fast-food fryers); burgers griddled in beef fat
B (4.5g avg)
James Coney Island
Beef franks steamed or griddled (beef fat/tallow, very low PUFA); fries and battered items fried in soybean oil (high PUFA); chili is beef-based (low PUFA); dairy-based items low P
B (4.5g avg)
Little Greek Fresh Grill
soybean/canola blend (fries, pita chips); olive oil on grilled proteins
B (4.6g avg)
I Heart Mac & Cheese
Butter and cheese sauce base (low PUFA) for mac bowls and grilled cheese; soybean or canola oil for Mac Bites fryer and Tater Tots; flatbreads baked with minimal added oil
B (4.6g avg)
Pollo Tropical
Citrus-marinated grilled chicken is low-PUFA (1-3g); fried items (sweet plantains, tostones, fries, crispy chicken) are fried in soybean oil and run much higher; cilantro-garlic sa
B (4.6g avg)
Pita Pit
Highly refined soybean oil (confirmed; used in dressings, mayo-based sauces, chipotle mayo, Caesar dressing); canola oil (confirmed; hummus, tortilla base); grilled proteins cooked
B (4.6g avg)
Buc-ee's
Beef tallow for smoked meats (brisket, pulled pork, turkey); soybean oil / high-oleic soybean oil for packaged snacks (Beaver Nuggets, Beaver Chips — confirmed from label); canola/
B (4.6g avg)
Eggs Up Grill
soybean/canola blend (fryer & griddle)
B (4.6g avg)
Pizza Inn
soybean/vegetable oil
B (4.7g avg)
Western Sizzlin
Soybean/vegetable oil (frying — no official public disclosure found, but consistent with all available allergen/nutrition data from 2019 official PDF); beef tallow (grilled steaks
B (4.7g avg)
Las Palapas
San Antonio Tex-Mex — homemade flour tortillas made with vegetable (soybean) shortening; crispy shells, flautas, fries and chips fried in soybean oil; queso and refried beans add m
B (4.7g avg)
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Olive oil (coal brick-oven pizza); soybean/canola blend (salad dressings, fried starters)
B (4.7g avg)
Which Wich
Soybean oil (mayo, Italian dressing); canola oil blend in some dressings
B (4.7g avg)
Potbelly
Soybean oil (in mayo and 'Potbelly oil' drizzle); canola/soybean blend in house oil — confirmed in Potbelly allergen guide
B (4.7g avg)
Billy Sims BBQ
Soybean oil (fryer, confirmed by SOY allergen presence across fried items and official allergen guide); beef/pork fat (smoked meats); soybean-based mayo (coleslaw, potato salad)
B (4.7g avg)
Angry Crab Shack
Butter (boil bags); soybean/canola blend (fried items)
B (4.8g avg)
Bonefish Grill
Soybean oil (Bang Bang Shrimp frying, mayo sauces); butter (wood-fire grilled fish finish)
B (4.8g avg)
Cook Out
Fries, onion rings, hushpuppies, corn dogs and fried chicken cooked in soybean/vegetable oil; char-grilled burgers, chicken and BBQ are low PUFA. Trays = main + 2 sides + drink.
B (4.8g avg)
Sonny's BBQ
Smoked meats in pork/beef fat; fried sides in soybean oil; mayo-based sides contain soybean oil
B (4.8g avg)
Griff's Hamburgers
Fries and fried items cooked in vegetable/soybean oil (no allergen doc published; consistent with regional fast-food norm); burger patties griddled in own beef fat; mayo and sauces
B (4.8g avg)
Laredo Taco Company
Soybean shortening (flour tortillas); lard (refried beans); beef tallow/pork fat (barbacoa/carnitas/chorizo); soybean/corn oil (chips/fried items)
B (4.9g avg)
Soulman's Bar-B-Que
Soybean oil presumed for fryer (no public disclosure found); beef/pork fat for smoked meats; soybean-based mayo in coleslaw and potato salad
B (4.9g avg)
Smalls Sliders
soybean
B (4.9g avg)
Panera Bread
Soybean oil (used in dressings, mayo-based spreads, bakery; disclosed in Panera allergen/ingredient PDFs)
B (4.9g avg)
Jason's Deli
canola (fryer); soybean (mayo/dressings)
B (5.0g avg)
Skyline Chili
beef tallow (chili base); soybean/canola blend (fries & fried items); dairy fat (cheese)
B (5.0g avg)
Pancheros Mexican Grill
Soybean oil (proteins, rice, fresh-pressed tortillas); dairy fat in cheese/sour cream
B (5.0g avg)
Tacos Vitali
soybean/canola (frying, industry default; no seed-oil-free claim); grilled/plancha meats low PUFA; carnitas in lard
B (5.0g avg)
Waffle House
Soybean oil margarine (griddle and cooking fat per Waffle House allergen/ingredient disclosure); PUFA fraction 0.55
B (5.0g avg)
MOOYAH
canola (frying); soybean-based sauces/mayo
B (5.0g avg)
Shane's Rib Shack
Smoked meats (ribs, pork, chicken) rendered in pork fat (lard); fried items (tenders, boneless wings, fries, okra) in vegetable oil blend (canola/soybean/cottonseed/sunflower/corn
B (5.0g avg)
Crumbl Cookie
butter-dominant dough (low PUFA per gram fat); canola/soybean oil present in frostings and fillings
B (5.0g avg)
Erbert & Gerbert's
soybean (mayo + bread)
B (5.1g avg)
Braum's
soybean
B (5.1g avg)
Rax Roast Beef
Soybean oil for frying (fries, onion rings, chicken, mozzarella sticks); beef tallow/drippings on the roast beef itself (very low PUFA); no official oil disclosure published by cur
B (5.1g avg)
City Barbeque
Smoked meats in pork/beef fat; fried sides in soybean oil; mayo-based sides contain soybean oil
B (5.1g avg)
Vocelli Pizza
Soybean oil (dough, panned crust, garlic butter sauce base); soybean-based ranch and dipping sauces
B (5.2g avg)
Jimmy John's
soybean oil in bread; soybean-oil mayo
B (5.2g avg)
Taqueria Arandas
Soybean/corn oil for frying (no official disclosure; standard for this Houston chain type); lard for refried beans and rice; dairy for queso
B (5.2g avg)
Great American Cookies
soybean oil shortening / palm oil margarine blend, with some butter
B (5.2g avg)
Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe
Soybean oil (bread toasting); canola oil dressings; real butter on some toasted items
B (5.2g avg)
Tender Greens
Miso mayo and aioli (soybean-based) on sandwiches; sherry/lemon/balsamic/roasted tomato vinaigrettes (olive-canola blend); sunflower seed pesto; grilled proteins low fat
B (5.2g avg)
Insomnia Cookies
soybean/canola blend (baked goods); butter component in cookies
B (5.2g avg)
Costa Vida
canola/soybean blend (tortillas: canola oil; cooking: canola-soybean blend; creamy dressings: soybean-oil mayo base)
B (5.3g avg)
Yoshinoya
Soybean oil for frying (TFC, gyoza, tempura); beef tallow naturally present in gyudon beef items; soy-based sauces throughout
B (5.3g avg)
Cilantro Taco Grill
Soybean-based vegetable oil for frying (chips, fried items); grilled proteins use minimal oil
B (5.3g avg)
Urbane Cafe
soybean (aioli/mayo base), olive oil (dressings), canola (fryer/chips)
B (5.3g avg)
Wienerschnitzel
Corn dogs and fries cooked in vegetable (soybean-blend) oil; plain dogs are low-PUFA pork/beef but buns and chili add a little; Tastee-Freez soft serve is dairy (very low PUFA).
B (5.3g avg)
Larry's Giant Subs
soybean (mayo-based dressings; sub rolls contain soybean oil; no grilling)
B (5.3g avg)
Condado Tacos
canola/soybean blend (fried shells, chips, tots); dairy base for queso
B (5.3g avg)
Wawa
Soybean oil (frying, mayo); canola oil blend on grill items
B (5.4g avg)
Biscuitville
Soybean oil (frying); shortening/butter blend (biscuits); sausage/animal fat (gravy, griddle items)
B (5.4g avg)
Swensons Drive-In
Soybean/vegetable oil (frying); soybean oil in Swen WHITE mayo sauce
B (5.4g avg)
Domino's
soybean oil in pizza dough (hand tossed: soybean and/or canola); palm oil in some crusts; soybean oil in sauces
B (5.4g avg)
Sarku Japan
soybean oil
B (5.4g avg)
MOD Pizza
Extra virgin olive oil (primary drizzle/finishing oil); soybean oil in dressings (ranch, Italian, Caesar) and mayo-based items
B (5.4g avg)
Cracker Barrel
Soybean oil (disclosed in Cracker Barrel allergen/ingredient documentation; used for all frying including chicken, okra, catfish, and baking shortening)
B (5.4g avg)
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
Fryer-heavy menu — tempura fish/shrimp, chips, Latin-fried potatoes, churros and sopapillas all fried in soybean/canola oil; signature garlic sauce is oil-based; flour tortillas ma
B (5.4g avg)
Abuelo's
Soybean/canola blend (deep frying); dairy fat (queso, cheese); avocado (guacamole); minimal grilling oil (fajitas)
B (5.4g avg)
Corner Bakery Cafe
soybean oil (mayo, dressings, baked goods); butter in pastries
B (5.5g avg)
Krispy Kreme
Palm/soybean blend shortening (~70% palm, ~30% soybean); PUFA fraction ~0.24
B (5.5g avg)
Mo'Bettahs
soybean (frying), canola blend (sauces/mayo)
B (5.6g avg)
Salad and Go
canola/soybean blend (dressings); olive oil (Mediterranean dressing)
B (5.6g avg)
Round Table Pizza
soybean oil (dough and pan prep; cheese/toppings add dairy fat)
B (5.6g avg)
Barberitos
Soybean/vegetable oil for frying (chips, taco shells, tortilla strips); canola oil for grilling proteins
B (5.6g avg)
BurgerFi
canola (frying); soybean-based sauces/mayo
B (5.6g avg)
Smokey Bones
Smoked and grilled meats in beef/pork fat (low PUFA); fried appetizers and sides in soybean oil; ranch/mayo-based dressings in soybean oil
B (5.6g avg)
Leo's Coney Island
Soybean/corn oil for frying (fries, chicken, fish); beef/pork fat in coney chili and hot dogs; butter/margarine on griddle items
B (5.6g avg)
Del Taco
soybean/canola blend (soybean-dominant; confirmed in Del Taco allergen disclosures); PUFA fraction 0.55 for fried items, 0.55–0.65 for mayo/sauce components
B (5.6g avg)
Taco Villa
soybean oil (deep fryer for chips, taco shells, crispy items); beef tallow used historically for beans — current formulation likely lard or vegetable shortening
B (5.6g avg)
Taco Palenque
vegetable/soybean oil for frying (chips, chimichangas, fried shells); likely lard or tallow in refried beans and some masa; butter on griddled items (quesadilla, pirata); no offici
B (5.6g avg)
The Broken Yolk Cafe
soybean oil (frying: hash browns, chicken, churros, chilaquiles); butter/margarine blend (griddle: eggs, pancakes, omelets) — no official disclosure found; estimate based on catego
B (5.7g avg)
Penn Station East Coast Subs
Peanut oil blend (soy) for fries; butter/griddle for cheesesteak meat; soybean oil (mayo)
B (5.7g avg)
Subway
no fryers; soybean and/or canola oil in breads, wraps, sauces and dressings
B (5.7g avg)
Cicis Pizza
soybean oil (dough, fryer, crust brush)
B (5.7g avg)
Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries
vegetable/soybean oil
B (5.7g avg)
National Coney Island
Soybean/vegetable oil for frying (fries, chicken, fish); beef/pork fat in coney chili and hot dogs; margarine/shortening on griddle; dairy fat in dairy items
B (5.7g avg)
Rubio's Coastal Grill
Soybean oil (frying: fish, chips); grilled items use canola
B (5.8g avg)
Glory Days Grill
Beef tallow, disclosed by the chain itself: their nutrition/allergen page states deep-fried items are 'fried in a shared fryer with beef tallow' (glorydaysgrill.com/nutrition) — a
B (5.8g avg)
The Capital Grille
Dry-aged steaks broiled/hand-carved and finished with butter (low-PUFA beef fat + butter); fryer is 100% soybean oil per the official allergen guide (thecapitalgrille.com nutrition
B (5.8g avg)
El Taco Tote
Lard for griddle cooking, refried/charro beans, and quesadilla tortillas (confirmed by multiple reviewer reports and okgourmet.com listing lard as cooking oil); canola/soybean blen
B (5.8g avg)
LongHorn Steakhouse
Soybean/canola blend for frying; butter finish on steaks and grilled proteins
B (5.8g avg)
A&W
soybean
B (5.8g avg)
Leeann Chin
soybean
B (5.8g avg)
Texas Roadhouse
Soybean oil (disclosed in TRH allergen/ingredient guide; used for all frying including Cactus Blossom, Chicken Critters, Fried Pickles, Steak Fries)
B (5.8g avg)
Pizza King
soybean oil (confirmed as dominant Midwest pizza chain oil; Pizza King does not publish oil type explicitly, but fat profile of fries — 16g total fat, 1.5g sat fat — is consistent
B (5.8g avg)
Togo's
Soybean oil (chipotle mayo, 1000 Island dressing); canola blend in some dressings
B (5.8g avg)
Runza
Soybean oil (frying); beef fat/tallow in sandwich filling (baked)
B (5.8g avg)
Mendocino Farms
Soybean-based mayo/aioli for most spreads; olive oil vinaigrettes on some salads; canola oil in some house dressings
B (5.8g avg)
White Castle
Soybean oil (confirmed in White Castle allergen/ingredient disclosures)
B (5.8g avg)
California Fish Grill
soybean/canola blend (frying); grilled items natural omega-3 PUFA
B (5.9g avg)
Golden Chick
soybean
B (5.9g avg)
Frisch's Big Boy
soybean
B (5.9g avg)
Fosters Freeze
Likely soybean/vegetable oil blend for frying (unconfirmed — no allergen PDF or official disclosure found as of June 2026; consistent with standard California budget fast-food prac
B (5.9g avg)
Olive Garden
Soybean oil blend throughout: fryer oil, pasta cooking oil, breadstick brushing oil (soybean blend), and house Italian dressing (soybean oil listed first in ingredients). PUFA frac
B (5.9g avg)
Roy Rogers
soybean/canola blend
B (5.9g avg)
Mighty Taco
soybean/corn (fried shells, tortilla chips, fryer); soybean mayo/sauce
B (5.9g avg)
Sub Station II
Soybean oil (present in mayo and 'All the Way' oil dressing; soy listed as allergen across nearly all items); no frying — sandwiches are cold-prep or grilled/steamed
B (6.0g avg)
Your Pie
extra virgin olive oil (primary); soybean oil in dough blend
B (6.0g avg)
Keke's Breakfast Cafe
soybean oil (griddle and frying, confirmed via official allergen guide); real butter also used per company marketing
B (6.0g avg)
Kwik Trip
Soybean/canola blend (fryers); soybean shortening (baked goods); pork fat/tallow (roller grill)
B (6.0g avg)
McAlister's Deli
Soybean oil — primary source in mayo, Thousand Island dressing, ranch dressing, and nacho cheese; confirmed in McAlister's allergen/ingredient disclosures
C (6.0g avg)
Marie Callender's
soybean shortening (pie crusts, pot pies), soybean/vegetable oil blend (fryer, sauté)
C (6.0g avg)
Freddy's
Shoestring fries, onion rings, tenders and other fried items cooked in soybean/vegetable oil; Freddy's Famous Fry Sauce is a soybean-oil mayo base. Smashed steakburgers themselves
C (6.0g avg)
Gold Star Chili
Soybean/vegetable oil for fries and fried items; Cincinnati chili sauce is beef-based (tallow/beef fat)
C (6.0g avg)
Shake Shack
Soybean oil for crinkle fries and all fried chicken; ShackSauce is a soybean-oil mayo. Burgers are griddled beef (low PUFA) but most come with ShackSauce.
C (6.0g avg)
Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken
Canola oil for all frying (chicken, tenders, okra, beignets, fritters); real butter only in biscuits (no soybean shortening — 5-ingredient biscuit uses local soft wheat flour + but
C (6.0g avg)
Port of Subs
soybean (mayo, oil dressing)
C (6.0g avg)
Portillo's
Fries cooked in a beef tallow + vegetable oil blend (moderate PUFA); mayo, salad dressings and the chocolate cake use soybean oil (high PUFA).
C (6.0g avg)
Donatos Pizza
Soybean oil (dough, fried sides); blend of soybean and canola in edge-to-edge pizza bake process
C (6.1g avg)
Eat'n Park
soybean oil (margarine/griddle), soybean-corn blend (fryer) — confirmed consistent with third-party nutrition data; no official allergen PDF publicly accessible but interactive all
C (6.1g avg)
Noodles & Company
Dishes are sauteed to order in a soybean-oil based liquid butter blend; pesto and dressings soybean/canola based; potstickers fried in soybean oil. Values below are regular size.
C (6.1g avg)
Industry Austin
Soybean or canola oil for all frying (tots, wings, fried chicken, catfish, fries); aioli and mayo-based sauces (chipotle aioli, pickle mayo) are soybean-oil based
C (6.1g avg)
Taco Bell
canola/soybean oil (fried items: tortilla chips, taco shells, chalupa shells, cinnamon twists)
C (6.2g avg)
Newk's Eatery
Soybean/canola blend (dressings, sandwich spreads, fryer oil)
C (6.2g avg)
Cafe Rio
soybean/canola blend (tortillas: soybean oil; cooking: soybean-canola blend; creamy dressings: soybean-oil mayo base)
C (6.2g avg)
Godfather's Pizza
soybean oil (dough; cheese and meat toppings add dairy/animal fat)
C (6.2g avg)
IHOP
Soybean oil (primary griddle and fryer oil per IHOP allergen guide); canola/soy blend used in some batter items; PUFA fraction 0.55 for fried/griddle items, 0.50 blended for batter
C (6.2g avg)
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
soybean/canola blend shortening for griddle and fry; margarine for baked goods
C (6.2g avg)
Schlotzsky's
Signature sourdough buns and most dressings/sauces are soybean-oil based; nothing deep-fried in-store but sauce-heavy sandwiches add up.
C (6.2g avg)
Dairy Queen
soybean/vegetable oil blend (fries, onion rings, fried items); fries oil may include canola, corn, cottonseed, sunflower, palm
C (6.2g avg)
Firehouse Subs
Subs are mostly steamed meat/cheese/bread (2-6g PUFA); soybean-oil mayo and ranch add 4-6g, and bagged chips are the highest-PUFA side.
C (6.2g avg)
Qdoba
Soybean oil throughout — rice, grilled proteins, queso and tortillas all contain soybean oil; chips fried in a canola/soybean/sunflower vegetable oil blend.
C (6.2g avg)
Outback Steakhouse
Soybean/canola blend for frying; butter finish on steaks and grilled proteins
C (6.2g avg)
Hawaiian Bros
soybean oil in marinades and cooking; soybean-based mayo in macaroni salad (confirmed via allergen listing showing direct soy allergen presence across proteins, sides, and sauces)
C (6.2g avg)
Bertucci's
olive oil (pizza dough, sautéed dishes), soybean/canola blend (frying, dressings), butter (cream pastas)
C (6.2g avg)
DiBella's Subs
Soybean oil (mayo, oil & vinegar dressing)
C (6.2g avg)
Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders
Soybean oil (fryer/dressings/mayo), canola oil (baking), dairy fat in cheese
C (6.3g avg)
Filiberto's
Soybean/canola blend in deep fryer (unconfirmed — no official published statement found; consistent with typical Arizona Mexican fast-food practice); carne asada grilled over open
C (6.3g avg)
Rosa's Cafe & Tortilla Factory
Soybean/vegetable oil (deep frying chips, crispy shells); shortening/lard blend (flour tortillas); dairy fat (queso, cheese); minimal oil (grilled fajita meat)
C (6.3g avg)
Sizzler
soybean oil (fried items, dressings); beef tallow (steaks/chopped steak)
C (6.3g avg)
Alberto's Mexican Food
soybean/vegetable oil for frying (industry default, not officially disclosed); lard for carnitas; beef fat for carne asada
C (6.3g avg)
Captain D's
Batter- and breading-fries in a soybean/canola blend (~50% PUFA); grilled fish/shrimp plates are the low-PUFA escape hatch.
C (6.3g avg)
Ono Hawaiian BBQ
soybean (frying, mayo)
C (6.3g avg)
Joe's Crab Shack
Soybean/canola blend for frying; butter for steamed/boiled items
C (6.3g avg)
Cheba Hut
soybean (mayo and oil-based sauces; no frying oil — toasted subs only)
C (6.3g avg)
Jon Smith Subs
soybean (flat-top grill + fryer; standard commercial soybean oil)
C (6.3g avg)
Jreck Subs
Soybean oil (mayo, Italian dressing, fry oil)
C (6.3g avg)
Taco Bueno
soybean oil (frying); partially hydrogenated blend phased out post-2015
C (6.3g avg)
Saltgrass Steak House
soybean oil (confirmed via Landry's allergen documentation — all fried items cooked in soybean oil)
C (6.4g avg)
Monical's Pizza
soybean oil
C (6.4g avg)
Saladworks
soybean oil (most dressings); canola oil (some vinaigrettes)
C (6.4g avg)
Fuddruckers
Soybean oil (disclosed in Fuddruckers allergen/ingredient statements for fries and onion rings; PUFA fraction 0.55)
C (6.4g avg)
Halo Burger
Soybean/vegetable oil (frying); soybean oil in olive spread sauce — no official allergen sheet accessible (squarespace PDF 404'd), but consistent with standard Midwest fast-food fr
C (6.4g avg)
Tacos 4 Life
soybean/vegetable oil (frying & cooking) — confirmed via chain's allergen handling references to a dedicated fryer; no explicit oil disclosure in published guides but soybean/veget
C (6.4g avg)
Beau Jo's
Olive oil confirmed in dough (3 tbsp per batch per official recipe/blog); wings are baked not fried per multiple sources; no deep fryer oil confirmed; nachos use pre-manufactured c
C (6.4g avg)
Famous Dave's
Smoked/BBQ meats in beef/pork/poultry fat (tallow/lard); fried items and mayo-based sides use soybean/vegetable oil; cornbread uses canola-soybean blend
C (6.4g avg)
Genghis Grill
soybean/canola blend
C (6.4g avg)
Fazoli's
Soybean oil (pasta sauces, frying); butter-margarine blend on breadsticks (margarine = soybean-based). Primary PUFA driver: soybean oil (fraction 0.55); breadstick butter component
C (6.4g avg)
Voodoo Doughnut
Soybean oil blend
C (6.4g avg)
HuHot Mongolian Grill
soybean/canola blend
C (6.4g avg)
Shari's
Soybean oil margarine (griddle), shortening (pie crusts), soybean/canola blend (fryer)
C (6.4g avg)
Taco Time
Soybean/canola blend (deep fryer); dairy fat in cheese/sour cream
C (6.4g avg)
QuikTrip
soybean oil
C (6.5g avg)
Krystal
soybean
C (6.5g avg)
Beef-a-Roo
100% cholesterol-free vegetable oil for frying (exact blend unspecified publicly; consistent with soybean/canola blend used in app)
C (6.5g avg)
Just Salad
canola oil (primary, confirmed in Caesar dressing and house dressings); peanut oil component in Thai Peanut dressing; miso-ginger vinaigrette likely soybean/sesame blend
C (6.5g avg)
Wendy's
vegetable oil blend — soybean, canola and/or cottonseed (fries, fried chicken)
C (6.6g avg)
Whataburger
zero-trans-fat soybean oil liquid shortening (fries, onion rings, all fried items)
C (6.6g avg)
Papa John's
soybean oil in pizza dough; soybean oil base in signature garlic dipping sauce
C (6.6g avg)
Cousins Subs
Soybean oil + cottonseed oil (fry oil); soybean oil (mayo)
C (6.6g avg)
Chronic Tacos
Soybean/vegetable oil for frying (chips, chronic fries, tater tots); canola oil for grilling proteins
C (6.6g avg)
Roberto's Taco Shop
soybean/vegetable oil for frying (fries, fish, rolled tacos, chimichangas); lard in refried beans and carnitas; beef fat in carne asada — confirmed by Wikipedia and consistent with
C (6.6g avg)
McDonald's
canola-corn-soybean oil blend with natural beef flavoring (fries); no US beef tallow switch as of 2026 despite 2025 speculation
C (6.7g avg)
Home Run Inn
Soybean oil (crust and frying); confirmed in frozen product ingredient disclosures
C (6.7g avg)
Surcheros
soybean oil (chips and taco shells fried in soybean oil, confirmed by official allergen document); proteins are grilled with vegetable/soybean oil
C (6.7g avg)
California Pizza Kitchen
soybean oil (primary cooking/frying), olive oil (pizza dough, select dishes), butter (pastas)
C (6.7g avg)
Goodcents
soybean (mayo + standard dress); dairy for pasta
C (6.7g avg)
Benihana
Safflower oil on the teppan grill for hibachi entrees, fried rice, and tempura frying (consistently reported by hibachi chefs and copycat-recipe sources, and tied to Benihana's saf
C (6.7g avg)
On The Border
Soybean/corn blend (frying); canola (grill/sauté); dairy (queso, sour cream)
C (6.8g avg)
Huddle House
soybean oil / liquid margarine (griddle & fryer)
C (6.8g avg)
Sonic
soy-based vegetable oil fryer shortening (fries, tots, onion rings); soy-containing bun oil on grilled items
C (6.8g avg)
Bruxie
Soybean oil (frying); butter/dairy in waffle batter
C (6.8g avg)
Nancy's Pizza
Soybean oil in dough and fryer; dairy fat dominates pizza PUFA (stuffed pizza PUFA is very low per official data due to cheese-heavy filling); soybean oil confirmed for frying base
C (6.8g avg)
Pizza Ranch
Soybean oil (broasted chicken, pizza dough conditioner); palm oil (crust shortening); soybean-based fry oil for chicken fries and sides
C (6.8g avg)
Red Lobster
Soybean oil (frying); butter (grilled/broiled); shortening blend (biscuits)
C (6.8g avg)
Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar
soybean/vegetable oil for all frying (no public allergen PDF; industry standard confirmed via gluten-free community reports noting dedicated fresh frying oil; butter base for boil
C (6.9g avg)
Chuy's
soybean/vegetable oil (fryers, chips); soybean-based mayo in creamy jalapeño dip
C (6.9g avg)
Moe's Southwest Grill
Chips fried in-house daily in soybean oil; 12-inch flour tortillas, seasoned rice and grill items all use soybean-based vegetable oil.
C (6.9g avg)
Tijuana Flats
Chips and tortilla shells fried in soybean or canola oil; proteins (chicken, steak, carnitas) grilled with minimal oil; rice cooked in soybean/canola blend
C (6.9g avg)
Lenny's Grill & Subs
soybean/canola blend (griddle); soybean (mayo/dressings)
C (6.9g avg)
Taco Casa
soybean/corn blend (fried shells, chips, chalupas)
C (7.0g avg)
Chili's
soybean oil (confirmed in Chili's ingredient/allergen disclosures)
C (7.0g avg)
The Habit Burger Grill
soybean oil (confirmed via allergen disclosures; no peanut oil used)
C (7.0g avg)
Hardee's
Soybean oil blend (used for frying fries, chicken, and breaded items per Hardee's ingredient/allergen disclosures)
C (7.0g avg)
Eegee's
soybean/corn (frying); soybean mayo in subs
C (7.0g avg)
Blimpie
Soybean oil (mayo, most dressings, oil & vinegar blend); canola oil secondary in some wraps/breads
C (7.0g avg)
District Taco
soybean/vegetable oil (frying & cooking), canola blend
C (7.0g avg)
Quiznos
Soybean oil (toaster oven finish, mayo-based sauces, bread oils)
C (7.0g avg)
Taco Tico
Soybean oil for all fried items (crispy taco shells, sanchos, taco burgers, tostada shells, cinnamon crustos, nachos chips); beef tallow trace in taco meat only
C (7.1g avg)
Uncle Julio's
Soybean/corn blend (frying, chips); canola (grill/sauté); dairy/lard (refried beans, queso)
C (7.1g avg)
Jersey Mike's
soybean and/or canola oil with ~25% olive oil (the olive oil blend on subs); no fryers
C (7.1g avg)
Mrs. Winner's Chicken & Biscuits
soybean oil
C (7.1g avg)
Arby's
vegetable oil blend — corn, soybean, canola, hydrogenated soybean (curly fries and all fried items)
C (7.1g avg)
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
Vegetable/soybean oil for deep-frying (katsu, fried shrimp); butter-garlic for garlic shrimp; pork fat for kalua/lau lau; beef fat for BBQ items
C (7.1g avg)
Taco Cabana
soybean
C (7.1g avg)
Hideaway Pizza
Soybean oil (frying); olive/canola blend (dough)
C (7.1g avg)
Panda Express
soybean oil (most entrees, wok cooking, chow mein, fried rice)
C (7.1g avg)
Super Chix
100% refined peanut oil (frying); soybean oil base in mayo-based sauces and coleslaw
C (7.1g avg)
Jack's
soybean oil
C (7.1g avg)
Bob Evans
Soybean oil is used for both grilling and frying per allergen disclosures; biscuits and hotcake batter are soybean-oil based.
C (7.2g avg)
Planet Sub
Soybean oil via mayo (primary PUFA driver); no deep-frying; meats and cheese provide remaining fat
C (7.2g avg)
Logan's Roadhouse
soybean oil (confirmed via allergen disclosures listing soy in all fried items; consistent across 2018 and 2026 published nutrition guides)
C (7.2g avg)
Taco John's
soybean
C (7.2g avg)
Bojangles
Soybean/canola blend (PUFA fraction ~0.55 used)
C (7.2g avg)
Double Dave's Pizzaworks
soybean (frying oil for pepperoni rolls and stromboli; pizza dough contains soybean oil)
C (7.3g avg)
Mr. Hero
soybean oil (fryer and griddle)
C (7.3g avg)
TGI Fridays
Soybean/canola frying blend (PUFA fraction ~0.55 for fried items); grill items lower
C (7.3g avg)
Capriotti's
Soybean (mayo-based)
C (7.3g avg)
Velvet Taco
soybean/vegetable blend (fryers); soybean-based mayo in aioli sauces
C (7.3g avg)
Taco Mayo
soybean/corn oil blend (frying shells, chips, tostada bowls)
C (7.4g avg)
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
soybean/canola blend
C (7.4g avg)
Freebirds World Burrito
Soybean oil (grilled proteins, chips); soybean oil in flour tortillas
C (7.4g avg)
Arctic Circle
Soybean oil (frying); fry sauce = mayo (soybean oil) + ketchup
C (7.4g avg)
Buffalo Wild Wings
soybean/canola blend (vegetable oil; BWW transitioned from beef shortening ~2012; current allergen disclosures confirm vegetable/canola-soybean blend; PUFA fraction used: 0.52)
C (7.5g avg)
Applebee's
soybean oil (confirmed in Applebee's allergen/ingredient disclosures)
C (7.5g avg)
Sheetz
Soybean oil (fryer); canola/soybean blend on flatgrill; soybean-oil mayo
C (7.5g avg)
Ruby Tuesday
soybean oil (fried items); beef tallow/butter (steaks/grilled)
C (7.5g avg)
Friendly's
soybean oil (liquid shortening for fry/griddle); dairy for ice cream
C (7.5g avg)
Hat Creek Burger Company
soybean/vegetable oil blend (frying); canola oil (grill)
C (7.5g avg)
Baja Fresh
Soybean/canola blend (frying); grilled items use canola
C (7.5g avg)
Cheesecake Factory
Soybean/canola blend (soybean-dominant); used for deep-frying, sautéing, and pan sauces. PUFA fraction ~0.55 on unsaturated fat.
C (7.6g avg)
Pizza Factory
Soybean and/or canola oil (fryer and dough); no direct public statement found but consistent with allergen disclosures and regional pizza chain norms
C (7.6g avg)
Rosati's Pizza
Soybean oil (frying); soybean/canola blend (pan crust)
C (7.6g avg)
Hot Head Burritos
Soybean oil (grilled proteins, chips); soybean oil in flour tortillas
C (7.7g avg)
Lou Malnati's
Buttercrust (butter-based dough), Wisconsin whole-milk mozzarella, sausage/pork fat; minimal soybean oil
C (7.7g avg)
Popeyes
beef tallow blended with vegetable oils (canola/soybean) for fried chicken and cajun fries; blend can vary by location
C (7.7g avg)
Jack in the Box
canola oil blend — canola, high-oleic canola, soybean (fries, curly fries, fried items)
C (7.7g avg)
Carl's Jr.
soybean and canola blend (confirmed via ingredient/allergen disclosures; PUFA fraction ~0.42)
C (7.7g avg)
P.F. Chang's
Soybean oil (primary wok and frying oil; standard for P.F. Chang's kitchen; PUFA fraction 0.55)
C (7.7g avg)
Cheeburger Cheeburger
peanut oil (frying — confirmed for hand-cut fries, onion rings, and all fried items; multiple sources including Houston Press review and menupages listing; current file incorrectly
C (7.7g avg)
The Halal Guys
Soybean oil (white sauce/mayo base, frying); vegetable/soybean blend (cooking)
C (7.8g avg)
Hattie B's Hot Chicken
soybean oil (frying); cayenne-butter finish on hot levels
C (7.8g avg)
Buca di Beppo
Cooks with an olive oil blend (olive cut with soybean/canola); fried appetizers in soybean oil; garlic bread brushed with garlic-infused olive oil blend. Portions are family-style;
C (7.8g avg)
Pizza Patron
soybean (confirmed via allergen disclosures — Soy listed on dips, doughs, and sauces across menu)
C (7.8g avg)
Burger King
vegetable oil blend — soybean and/or canola and/or corn/cottonseed (fries, shared fryers with chicken and onion rings)
C (7.8g avg)
Ike's Love & Sandwiches
soybean (dirty sauce/aioli, mayo); soybean (griddle oil)
C (7.9g avg)
Village Inn
Soybean oil margarine (griddle/fry), shortening (pie crusts), soybean oil (fryer)
C (7.9g avg)
Straw Hat Pizza
Soybean oil (allergen disclosure flags soy on nearly all items; standard for CA pizza chains in dough, sauce, and frying)
C (7.9g avg)
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
soybean
C (7.9g avg)
Checkers & Rally's
Famous batter-coated seasoned fries and all fried items cooked in vegetable (soybean-blend) oil — among the highest-PUFA fries in fast food; burgers add soybean-oil mayo.
C (7.9g avg)
Giordano's
Soybean/vegetable oil in double crust dough; whole-milk mozzarella (dairy fat); sausage/pork fat
C (8.0g avg)
Wings Etc.
soybean
C (8.0g avg)
Casey's
soybean oil
C (8.0g avg)
Hungry Howie's
soybean oil (brushed on flavored crusts; disclosed in allergen/ingredient sheets)
D (8.0g avg)
Chuck E. Cheese
Soybean-based vegetable oil used for frying wings and fries; soybean oil in pizza dough and sauce. Allergen disclosure confirms soy. PUFA fraction 0.55 for fried items; pizza dough
D (8.0g avg)
Chopt
canola/soybean (most dressings); olive oil base in Greek vinaigrette
D (8.0g avg)
Mellow Mushroom
olive oil (dough brush, finishing); soybean oil (wings fryer, dressings)
D (8.0g avg)
Yard House
soybean/canola blend
D (8.1g avg)
Chicken Express
100% cottonseed oil (PUFA fraction 0.52) — confirmed from first-search result citing official Chicken Express sources; soybean oil is used only in biscuits, mashed potatoes, gravy,
D (8.1g avg)
Charleys Cheesesteaks
soybean/vegetable oil (flat-top griddle); fries also in soybean oil
D (8.1g avg)
Smashburger
soybean oil (frying, confirmed via Smashburger allergen/ingredient disclosures)
D (8.1g avg)
Long John Silver's
Batter-fries everything in a soybean/canola blend (~50% PUFA); battered coatings absorb a lot of oil, so fried platters run very high.
D (8.1g avg)
Huey Magoo's
canola oil for frying; soybean oil (mayo base) in handcrafted dipping sauces and coleslaw dressing
D (8.1g avg)
Bubbakoo's Burritos
soybean/vegetable oil (confirmed by soy allergen on Curly Fries, Crispy Chicken, Corn Tortilla, Tortilla Chips, Brown Rice, White Rice, Fajita Vegetables per official allergen guid
D (8.1g avg)
KFC
low-linolenic and refined soybean oil (fried chicken); some items in canola/soybean oil blends
D (8.1g avg)
Happy Joe's
soybean/vegetable oil blend (soybean oil confirmed in allergen documentation; consistent with industry norm for this price tier)
D (8.2g avg)
Dog Haus
soybean/canola (frying); soybean mayo base in aioli sauces
D (8.3g avg)
The Halal Shack
Soybean oil (white sauce / mayo-based sauces); canola or canola-soybean blend (fries, likely); beef tallow not confirmed on current menu — current protein is labeled 'Beef' (ground
D (8.3g avg)
Pei Wei
Soybean oil (standard wok/frying oil for Asian fast-casual; PUFA fraction 0.55)
D (8.4g avg)
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Fryer oil is soybean oil (confirmed via a U.S. Soy industry case study where Firebirds tested high-oleic soybean oil against its standard soybean frying oil, food.ussoy.org); wood-
D (8.4g avg)
Layne's Chicken Fingers
canola/soybean blend (frying); soybean oil in sauces/mayo
D (8.4g avg)
Denny's
Fryer oil is a soybean/canola/cottonseed vegetable blend; griddles are seasoned with the same fryer oil, so griddled items run high.
D (8.4g avg)
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
soybean/vegetable oil (frying); butter on rolls
D (8.5g avg)
Jollibee
Soybean oil (primary frying oil for Chickenjoy and fried items per US allergen disclosures); PUFA fraction 0.55
D (8.5g avg)
Slim Chickens
soybean/vegetable oil (frying tenders, fries, wings, fried sides); mayo/soybean oil base in ranch and cream-based sauces
D (8.5g avg)
Big Chicken
Soybean oil (frying); soybean-based mayo in sauces
D (8.5g avg)
Pizza Hut
soybean oil in pizza doughs; wings fried in soybean/vegetable oil; soybean oil in wing sauces
D (8.6g avg)
Daddy's Chicken Shack
Canola/soybean blend (buttermilk-brined, pressure-fried; Nashville hot baste adds spiced canola oil — no tallow disclosed)
D (8.7g avg)
Fatburger
soybean/canola blend (fries & onion rings); beef tallow (burger patties); dairy (shakes)
D (8.7g avg)
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
Soybean/canola blend for frying; butter used in sauces and steamed/boiled items
D (8.7g avg)
Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom
soybean/vegetable oil blend
D (8.7g avg)
Manchu Wok
soybean oil
D (8.8g avg)
Steak Escape
Vegetable oil blend (soybean/corn) for fries and griddle; soybean oil (mayo)
D (8.8g avg)
Lefty's Cheesesteaks
Soybean oil (allergen listings confirm SOY across all fried items and hoagies; dairy-only custard shakes are the exception)
D (8.8g avg)
Farmer Boys
Canola/soybean/palm/sunflower blend (Cargill zero-trans-fat commercial blend; official allergen doc lists 'vegetable oil: contains one or more of canola, palm, soybean, sunflower')
D (8.8g avg)
O'Charley's
soybean/vegetable oil (frying); butter on rolls
D (8.8g avg)
Houston TX Hot Chicken
Soybean oil (allergen disclosure lists Soy; industry-standard for Nashville-hot chains; spiced baste also soybean-oil based)
D (8.9g avg)
Royal Farms
Soybean oil (pressure-fried chicken & Western Fries cooked in same oil)
D (8.9g avg)
Black Bear Diner
soybean oil / liquid margarine (griddle & fryer) — confirmed consistent with official nutrition PDF fat profiles; no explicit oil disclosure found on allergen pages but PUFA ratios
D (8.9g avg)
Imo's Pizza
soybean oil in dough/crust shortening (blended with beef fat per 2018 nutrition PDF); soybean oil also in pizza sauce; likely soybean or soybean-blend fryer oil — no 2025 official
D (9.0g avg)
Wingers
Soybean oil (deep frying wings and Sticky Fingers); soybean-based mayo in sauces and ranch
D (9.0g avg)
Pollo Campero
soybean oil
D (9.0g avg)
Champs Chicken
soybean oil (partially hydrogenated blend)
D (9.0g avg)
Aurelio's Pizza
Soybean oil (dough, frying); dairy fat dominant in cheese items
D (9.1g avg)
bb.q Chicken
canola/soybean blend (industrial frying); olive oil referenced in marketing for select sauces only
D (9.1g avg)
Rocky Rococo
soybean/vegetable oil (pan pizza oiled with soybean-based oil)
D (9.2g avg)
Wayback Burgers
soybean
D (9.3g avg)
Starbird Chicken
High-oleic sunflower oil (frying); soybean oil base in Star Sauce and mayo-based sauces
D (9.4g avg)
Peter Piper Pizza
Soybean oil (dough, frying); blended soybean/canola for wings and sides
D (9.4g avg)
LaRosa's Pizzeria
soybean oil (dough & frying); canola blend possible
D (9.6g avg)
JJ Fish & Chicken
All fried items (fish, chicken, shrimp, sides) cooked in soybean/corn oil blend — very high PUFA. Gumbo and jambalaya cooked with vegetable oil base. Cold sides (mac & cheese, coll
D (9.7g avg)
Shakey's Pizza
soybean oil (deep frying: Mojo Potatoes, fried chicken; dough)
D (9.8g avg)
Bush's Chicken
soybean oil
D (9.8g avg)
Crimson Coward
Vegetable oil (self-described on official site; Yelp community answer says soybean; likely soybean or soybean-dominant blend — no canola or tallow confirmed)
D (9.9g avg)
Simple Simon's Pizza
soybean oil (estimated; no public allergen/ingredient disclosure found confirming oil type, but fat profile from official nutrition matrix is consistent with soybean; standard for
D (9.9g avg)
Papa Gino's
soybean oil (dough, frying); blend in cheese sauce
D (9.9g avg)
Hurricane Grill & Wings
soybean/canola blend — confirmed indirectly via fat profiles of fried items (low sat-fat ratio in tenders/boneless wings consistent with seed oil); no explicit oil name found in of
D (10.0g avg)
Jet's Pizza
soybean oil (dough, crust brush)
D (10.0g avg)
Mazzio's
Soybean oil (dough, frying); blended soybean/canola for wings and sides
D (10.0g avg)
Marco's Pizza
Dough and garlic sauce drizzle made with soybean oil; dressings and dips soybean-oil based; chicken dippers fried.
D (10.1g avg)
Bahama Breeze
Highly refined soybean oil in fryers (bahamabreeze.com/nutrition/food-allergies, official statement)
D (10.4g avg)
Sbarro
soybean oil (pizza dough and crust brushing oil, standard for mall-style pizza chains; pepperoni/sausage contribute additional animal fat)
D (10.4g avg)
Zaxby's
soybean oil (confirmed in Zaxby's allergen/ingredient disclosures); PUFA fraction 0.55 for fried items; sauces are soybean mayo-based, PUFA fraction 0.65–0.72
D (10.4g avg)
Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken
soybean oil (likely; not explicitly disclosed — common for Southern fried chicken chains)
D (10.5g avg)
Epic Wings
Soybean oil (deep-fry); soybean-based mayo in dressings
D (10.8g avg)
Hooters
Fries in a peanut oil blend, with employee/allergen reports of soybean oil mixed in at many locations; buffalo-style sauces are soybean-oil margarine based.
D (11.0g avg)
Little Caesars
soybean oil in pizza dough and garlic spread; canola oil in thin crust
D (11.0g avg)
Bonchon
soybean oil
D (11.1g avg)
Mountain Mike's Pizza
soybean oil (dough/sauce base), soybean/canola blend (wing frying)
D (11.5g avg)
Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken
100% soybean oil (confirmed via official FAQ at hangryjoes.com/faq-items/what-type-of-oil-do-you-use/)
D (11.6g avg)
Church's Texas Chicken
Hydrogenated soybean oil blend (confirmed via fastfoodmenuprices.com; PUFA fraction ~0.55 used)
D (11.7g avg)
Pluckers Wing Bar
Soybean/vegetable oil blend (deep frying); soybean-based mayo in dressings
D (11.8g avg)
Wing Zone
soybean oil
D (11.8g avg)
Raising Cane's
Fries chicken in a canola/soybean blend (~40% PUFA); Cane's sauce is soybean-mayo based and adds 8g per cup.
D (12.0g avg)
Chester's Chicken
soybean oil
F (12.9g avg)
Miller's Ale House
Soybean oil (shared fryer; allergen guide lists Soybeans on Zingers, wings, fries, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, calamari - millersalehouse.com Allergen Guide 3/31/26)
F (13.1g avg)
Dave's Hot Chicken
Fries in a soybean-type seed oil blend (basis: 1 tender = 10g PUFA); Dave's sauce, kale slaw and ranch are soybean-mayo based and stack on top.
F (14.0g avg)
Arthur Treacher's
Soybean/corn blend (deep fryer)
F (14.4g avg)
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
soybean oil
F (15.0g avg)
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
soybean
F (15.1g avg)
Wingstop
Everything is fried in soybean oil (~55% PUFA) — beef-tallow switch rumors are FALSE; buttery dry rubs (lemon pepper, garlic parm) and soybean-oil ranch/blue cheese dips add the mo
F (15.9g avg)
Detroit Wing Company
soybean
F (17.1g avg)
Wings Over
Soybean/canola blend (deep-fry); soybean-based mayo in sauces and dressings
F (17.5g avg)
Guthrie's
soybean oil (inferred: soy allergen confirmed in allergen disclosures; no explicit oil type published by chain)
F (18.7g avg)

Undisclosed, assumed soybean oil (58 chains)

These chains publish no cooking oil information. Per our methodology we assume the distributor standard.

Kung Fu Tea
Likely soybean or canola oil for frying (popcorn chicken, waffles); not publicly disclosed — inferred from Taiwanese fried chicken category norms and commercial fryer practices. Mi
A (1.0g avg)
Fogo de Chao
Churrasco meats are fire-roasted on skewers over an open flame, seasoned with just rock salt (no added cooking oil); sides vary by prep — Pao de Queijo is baked with corn oil, Cris
A (1.9g avg)
Twistee Treat
Dairy-based soft serve (butterfat, PUFA fraction ~0.04); waffle/cookie items use canola or soybean oil in baked components — no published oil list found
A (2.4g avg)
Rudy's BBQ
unknown — regional chain, no published oil disclosures; smoked meats use beef/pork fat; creamy sides likely use soybean-oil mayo
A (2.5g avg)
The Dolly Llama
No public disclosure; waffle dough is butter-based (brioche/egg batter cooked on iron); deep-fried items (waffle fries, churro bites) assumed canola or soybean blend — industry sta
A (3.0g avg)
Smokey Mo's BBQ
unknown — regional chain, no published oil disclosures; smoked meats use beef/pork fat; sides likely use soybean oil for mayo-based dishes
A (3.6g avg)
Parlor Doughnuts
Undisclosed — no public frying-oil or ingredient statement found (their nutrition/allergen guide is not posted online); estimated as a soy-leaning vegetable oil blend, ~0.35 PUFA s
A (3.9g avg)
Daphne's California Greek
Soybean or canola oil for frying (falafel, fries, crispy shrimp); olive oil in dressings and marinades; dairy fat in tzatziki and fire feta. No official oil disclosure found — fala
B (4.3g avg)
Tropical Grille
No oil explicitly published; fryer oil assumed soybean/vegetable oil (US fast-casual Latin standard); rice and beans cooked in vegetable/soybean oil; grilled items use minimal adde
B (4.3g avg)
Burger Street
Fries and fried items cooked in soybean/vegetable oil (no published allergen PDF; consistent with regional fast-food norms and existing record); burger patties griddled in own beef
B (4.4g avg)
Marion's Piazza
No published nutrition or allergen data available. Assumed soybean/vegetable oil in dough and for frying — consistent with Dayton-area independent pizza chains and cracker-thin cru
B (4.4g avg)
Maid-Rite
Beef steam-cooked loose meat (no frying oil); soybean or canola oil assumed for fries and fried sides (no official publication found — consistent with Midwestern chain norms)
B (4.4g avg)
Gyro Shack
No official disclosure. Kronos-style gyro meat (industry standard supplier) contains canola and soybean oil as minor seasoning/processing ingredients; gyro cone is beef/lamb tallow
B (4.8g avg)
Morton's The Steakhouse
Steaks are grilled/broiled (finishing broiler up to 1000F) and butter-finished, so beef entrees are low-PUFA; Cajun Ribeye is marinated in a neutral oil before broiling. Morton's i
B (4.9g avg)
Mr Gatti's Pizza
vegetable oil assumed (soybean or soy/canola blend) — no public fryer oil disclosure; dough recipes reference 'vegetable oil'; official PDFs return 403; soybean oil fraction 0.55 r
B (5.0g avg)
Sir Pizza
soybean oil (estimated, not disclosed — no official nutrition or allergen PDF published by any Sir Pizza franchise group as of June 2026)
B (5.4g avg)
Los Betos
Soybean/canola blend for deep frying (rolled tacos, chimichangas, french fries); lard in refried beans; shortening in flour tortillas — consistent with regional Arizona Mexican fas
B (5.4g avg)
Tubby's
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 sho
B (5.5g avg)
Me-n-Ed's Pizzeria
soybean/canola blend (estimated, not disclosed)
B (5.7g avg)
Tastee-Freez
Soybean/vegetable blend assumed (no published oil disclosure from standalone franchise; Wienerschnitzel beef tallow test was 6 TX locations only, Feb 2026, not chain-wide and not c
B (5.8g avg)
Mimi's Cafe
vegetable/soybean oil for frying (zero trans fat confirmed since 2005, specific oil not publicly named); canola or soybean blend for bakery and griddle; butter and cream for French
C (6.0g avg)
Dirty Dough
Butter and vegetable shortening blend in cookie/bar/roll dough base (ratio undisclosed); waffle bites likely fried in vegetable oil (soybean or canola — unconfirmed); peanut butter
C (6.1g avg)
Wahlburgers
Canola/soybean oil (fries, grill); soybean-based mayo on burgers; no published oil disclosure
C (6.1g avg)
Capital Tacos
Soybean/canola oil for frying (unconfirmed — no published nutrition data; consistent with fast-casual Tex-Mex norms); dairy for cheese sauces
C (6.5g avg)
Pick Up Stix
vegetable oil (soybean assumed; consistent with Chinese fast-casual standard — official site confirms 'vegetable oil' for stir-fry but does not name the specific oil)
C (6.6g avg)
Ledo Pizza
soybean oil + canola oil in dough and pizza sauce (confirmed on Giant Food retail ingredient labels + Open Food Facts for Ledo Take & Bake Pizza/Pasta Sauce); fryer oil for wings/f
C (6.6g avg)
Sticky's Finger Joint
Canola oil (confirmed via multiple sources; original file assumed soybean oil — existing PUFA values are overstated relative to canola PUFA fraction 0.30, but house rule prevents l
C (6.7g avg)
Cupbop
Soybean oil (frying/cooking), sesame oil (sauces/marinades) — no official PDF or allergen sheet published; assumption based on commercial frying norms and Korean restaurant practic
C (6.8g avg)
Teriyaki Madness
soybean, likely, for wok/griddle cooking (not named on site, but official allergen chart shows 'Contains Soy' on nearly every protein, rice, noodle, and veggie item -- not just sau
C (6.8g avg)
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants
Undisclosed fryer/sauté oil (checked chwinery.com, official allergen guide, dairy-free guide - none name a specific oil); assumed soybean fryer + vegetable-oil sauté per default me
C (7.0g avg)
Landry's Seafood House
Not publicly disclosed by Landry's Seafood House (no chain-specific nutrition/allergen data published); assumed soybean oil blend for fried items per higher-PUFA-wins default (land
C (7.4g avg)
The Flying Biscuit Cafe
Signature biscuits are butter-based per the company's own published recipe (chilled butter, heavy cream, half-and-half; no shortening or oil) (food.com/recipelink recipes attribute
C (7.6g avg)
Snappy Tomato Pizza
soybean oil (industry standard for budget pizza chains; no published ingredient list explicitly names the frying oil, original chain assumption uncontradicted)
C (7.7g avg)
Pappasito's Cantina
Undisclosed - Pappas Restaurants publishes no fryer-oil statement or allergen/nutrition portal for Pappasito's (same as sister chain Pappadeaux); assumed soybean/vegetable oil per
C (7.8g avg)
Quaker Steak & Lube
Fryer oil not publicly disclosed by thelube.com; their own wing sauces (Buffalo, Golden Garlic) list soybean oil as a top ingredient, so soybean oil is assumed per higher-PUFA-wins
D (8.1g avg)
Del Frisco's Grille
Butter for steak finishing/basting (menu offers Bourbon Bacon, Blue Cheese, Garlic Herb, Truffle butter toppings on steaks); soybean/vegetable oil assumed for fryer items (Cheesest
D (8.2g avg)
Duffy's Sports Grill
Fryer/cooking oil not disclosed on duffysmvp.com or in the official nutrition PDF (duffys-nutritional-guide.pdf, rev. 1/24/2020); assumed soybean oil, the casual-dining/sports-gril
D (8.5g avg)
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse
Steaks broiled and finished with butter/tallow (low PUFA); fried items (calamari, onion rings, crab cakes, fries) cooked in a shared fryer, assumed soybean oil per standard steakho
D (8.8g avg)
Buffalo Wings & Rings
Frying oil type not publicly disclosed by Buffalo Wings & Rings (no allergen/oil guide found on wingsandrings.com); assumed soybean oil per higher-PUFA-wins convention. Fat grams a
D (9.1g avg)
Shoney's
soybean oil assumed for fryer (not disclosed on shoneys.com; soybean is the dominant U.S. casual-dining fryer oil, ~70% market share); griddle items use liquid margarine/vegetable
D (9.2g avg)
Beef 'O' Brady's
Fryer oil undisclosed on beefobradys.com or in the public nutrition PDF; assumed soybean oil, the sports-pub-industry default (no allergen/oil statement published as of Jul 2026)
D (9.5g avg)
JINYA Ramen Bar
No official cooking-oil disclosure published; official nutrition page confirms real fat grams per item, and official menu descriptions name chili oil, garlic oil, and sesame oil/es
D (9.9g avg)
Blake's Kitchen & Kocktailz
Soybean/canola oil assumed (deep fryers: wings, tenders, gator/shrimp/fish/onion-ring/fried-snack apps, all fries; no seed-oil-free claim advertised); soybean-based mayo in remoula
D (10.0g avg)
Metro Diner
fries/griddles in vegetable and/or canola oil per customer allergy-guide reports (findmeglutenfree.com); exact blend not published by Metro Diner, so assumed soybean-leaning vegeta
D (10.0g avg)
Bar Louie
frying oil undisclosed publicly; assumed soybean/vegetable oil blend (standard for casual gastrobar fryers, higher-PUFA-wins) — official Nutritional Guide (May 2025) lists fat gram
D (10.2g avg)
Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub
not published by name; site's allergen guide lists soy among allergens and says the fryer is shared/common across items (99restaurants.com allergen-nutrition page), consistent with
D (10.2g avg)
Fox's Pizza Den
soybean oil (assumed — standard regional pizza chain dough; not disclosed on nutrition page)
D (10.2g avg)
Primanti Bros.
vegetable/soybean blend assumed (fryer oil not publicly disclosed on primantibros.com or nutrition docs)
D (10.5g avg)
Maggiano's Little Italy
Brinker International (Maggiano's parent) switched all fryers chain-wide to 100% soybean oil (trans-fat-free) in 2004, per maggianos.com/faq/nutrition — high confidence for fried i
D (11.6g avg)
Atomic Wings
Not publicly disclosed; soybean/canola blend assumed (standard for NYC halal fast-casual fryers; Atomic Wings does not publish allergen or ingredient docs online)
D (11.7g avg)
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
Undisclosed - no published fryer-oil statement from Pappas Restaurants found; assumed soybean/vegetable oil per higher-PUFA-wins rule (no allergen/nutrition portal disclosure locat
D (11.8g avg)
Dave & Buster's
Undisclosed — official nutrition brochure and allergen menu only reference "common oil frying" for cross-contact, never name a specific oil (media.daveandbusters.com nutrition PDF;
D (11.8g avg)
Claim Jumper
Fried items (fish & chips, calamari, onion rings, tenders) cooked in soybean/vegetable frying oil; dressings and mayo soybean-oil based; no fryer-oil disclosure published, soybean
F (12.3g avg)
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Fryer/cooking oil not publicly disclosed on lazydogrestaurants.com; soybean is listed as an allergen across most fried menu items in their official allergen guide, consistent with
F (13.2g avg)
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux
Fryer oil not named on walk-ons.com; assumed soybean oil (Soy is the near-universal allergen on fried items per the official 2023 nutritionals PDF - walkons.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceansp
F (15.2g avg)
Roosters
100% soybean oil for all deep-fried items (confirmed directly on roosterswings.com allergen/nutrition PDF: "When deep fried, Roosters uses 100% Soy oil"); burgers/griddled items es
F (18.7g avg)
Uno Pizzeria & Grill
Deep dish crust dough mix contains soybean oil (confirmed on Uno-brand retail frozen Chicago deep dish pizza ingredient labels, unofoods.com); in-restaurant fry oil is not publicly
F (20.3g avg)
Twin Peaks
Fryer oil type not disclosed in Twin Peaks' official nutrition/allergen guide (twinpeaksrestaurant.com, Jan 2025 PDF) - doc confirms shared fryers across fried items but names no o
F (21.2g avg)

See also

Other oils: Peanut Oil · Canola Oil · Butter or Olive Oil · Chains frying in beef tallow live on Tallow Watch · Why undisclosed means soybean: the distributor oils page · Full grades: the Seed Oil Index.

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