What oil does Bob Evans fry in?
Bob Evans fries in soybean oil.
In detail: Soybean oil is used for both grilling and frying per allergen disclosures; biscuits and hotcake batter are soybean-oil based.
Ordering at Bob Evans? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderBob Evans at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | D (8.2 g average per item, 99 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Bob Evans
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 |
|---|---|
| Hearty Beef Vegetable Soup (Cup) | 0.5g |
| Fit from the Farm (egg whites) | 1.0g |
| Hearty Beef Vegetable Soup (Bowl) | 1.1g |
| Hickory-Smoked Ham Steaks | 1.8g |
| Chicken-N-Noodles Soup (Cup) | 2.4g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your Bob Evans order
Pick your meal, sides, sauces and drink in the app and see your seed oil total before you order. It logs to your day in one tap. Free on iPhone and Android.
Build my orderWhat oil do other chains like Bob Evans use?
- What oil does IHOP use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Denny's use? Soybean and canola oil
- What oil does Waffle House use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Cracker Barrel use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Perkins Restaurant & Bakery use? Soybean and canola oil
- What oil does Huddle House use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Black Bear Diner use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Eat'n Park use? Cottonseed and canola 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 Bob Evans 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 Bob Evans fry in?
Bob Evans fries in soybean oil. In detail: Soybean oil is used for both grilling and frying per allergen disclosures; biscuits and hotcake batter are soybean-oil based.
Does Bob Evans use seed oils?
Yes. Bob Evans fries in soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is D, about 8.2 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Bob Evans use beef tallow?
No. Bob Evans fries in soybean oil, not beef tallow.
Does Bob Evans use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Bob Evans fries in soybean 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 Bob Evans?
Hearty Beef Vegetable Soup (Bowl) (1.1 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Cheddar Baked Potato Soup (Bowl) (3.7 g) and Sirloin Steak & Eggs (4.0 g).
Which Bob Evans item has the most seed oil?
Onion Rings (8, with Ranch), at about 37.8 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.