What oil does A&W fry in?
A&W cooks with soybean.
BMedium Risk — 5.9g avg PUFA/item across 113 items
The 5 cleanest things to order at A&W
| Dr. Pepper | 0.0g PUFA |
| Diet Pepsi | 0.0g PUFA |
| A&W Root Beer Zero Sugar Regular | 0.0g PUFA |
| Mountain Dew | 0.0g PUFA |
| Kids Apple Sauce | 0.0g PUFA |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Why the frying oil matters
Most fast-food chains fry in seed oils like soybean, canola, corn, or a blend of them, which are high in polyunsaturated fat (PUFA). A handful still use beef tallow or other stable fats, which are far lower in PUFA. The oil a kitchen fries in is the single biggest driver of how much seed oil ends up on your plate. See the full breakdown on the A&W report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.