What oil does Bruegger's Bagels fry in?
Bruegger's Bagels cooks with 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)..
The 5 cleanest things to order at Bruegger's Bagels
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 |
|---|---|
| Asiago Parmesan Bagel | 0.2g |
| Jalapeño Cheddar Bagel | 0.3g |
| Bagel with Light Plain Cream Cheese | 0.4g |
| Bagel with Light Herb Garlic Cream Cheese | 0.4g |
| Turkey on Bagel | 0.4g |
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 Bruegger's Bagels report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Bruegger's Bagels use beef tallow?
No. Bruegger's Bagels cooks with 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)., not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.