What oil does Bruegger's Bagels fry in?
Bruegger's Bagels cooks with soybean oil.
In detail: 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).
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Build my orderBruegger's Bagels at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | A (3.3 g average per item, 106 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
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 |
| Pastrami on Bagel | 0.2g |
| Jalapeño Cheddar Bagel | 0.3g |
| Egg Bagel | 0.4g |
| Bagel with Light Plain Cream Cheese | 0.4g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Build my orderWhy 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. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.
Frequently asked
What oil does Bruegger's Bagels fry in?
Bruegger's Bagels cooks with soybean oil. In detail: 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).
Does Bruegger's Bagels use seed oils?
Yes. Bruegger's Bagels cooks with soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is A, about 3.3 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Bruegger's Bagels use beef tallow?
No. Bruegger's Bagels cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow.
Does Bruegger's Bagels use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Bruegger's Bagels cooks with 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 Bruegger's Bagels?
Leonardo da Veggie Sandwich (0.9 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Hot Pastrami Sandwich (1.1 g) and Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich (2.4 g).
Which Bruegger's Bagels item has the most seed oil?
Western Brisket Sandwich, at about 20.7 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.