What oil does Blimpie fry in?
Blimpie cooks with canola oil.
In detail: The oil and vinegar poured on the cold subs is a canola oil blend (the chain's own ingredient statement, v.092925). Soybean oil stays in the mayo, the ranch, the creamy dressings and the breads; olive oil on the meatball parm; canola in the brownie; palm-based margarine in the cookies.
Ordering at Blimpie? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderBlimpie at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Canola oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | D (8.2 g average per item, 97 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Canola oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Blimpie
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 |
|---|---|
| Fresh Garden Salad | 0.0g |
| Chicken Caesar Salad | 0.7g |
| Ham & Swiss Sub (Regular 6") | 2.2g |
| Roast Beef & Provolone Sub (Regular 6") | 2.2g |
| Meatball Parmigiana Hot Sub (Regular 6") | 2.5g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Build my orderWhat oil do other chains like Blimpie use?
- What oil does Jimmy John's use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Firehouse Subs use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Potbelly use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Schlotzsky's use? Soybean oil
- What oil does McAlister's Deli use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Charleys Cheesesteaks use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Quiznos use? Soybean oil
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 Blimpie report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.
Frequently asked
What oil does Blimpie fry in?
Blimpie cooks with canola oil. In detail: The oil and vinegar poured on the cold subs is a canola oil blend (the chain's own ingredient statement, v.092925). Soybean oil stays in the mayo, the ranch, the creamy dressings and the breads; olive oil on the meatball parm; canola in the brownie; palm-based margarine in the cookies.
Does Blimpie use seed oils?
Yes. Blimpie cooks with canola oil. Its seed oil grade is D, about 8.2 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Blimpie use beef tallow?
No. Blimpie cooks with canola oil, not beef tallow.
Does Blimpie use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Blimpie cooks with canola oil. If you have a peanut allergy, ask the restaurant directly, because oils and suppliers can vary by location.
What is the lowest seed oil order at Blimpie?
Fresh Garden Salad (0.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Chicken Caesar Salad (0.7 g) and Ham & Swiss Sub (Regular 6") (2.2 g).
Which Blimpie item has the most seed oil?
Trio Supreme Sub (Large 12"), at about 40.1 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.