What oil does Cafe Zupas fry in?
Cafe Zupas cooks with canola and soybean oil.
In detail: Canola oil in the vinaigrettes (6-8% saturated fat) and a canola/soybean blend in the soups; the sandwich spreads are soybean-oil mayo. The chain publishes nothing naming olive oil in its salads.
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Build my orderCafe Zupas at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Canola and soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | C (6.0 g average per item, 111 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Canola oil: Yes · Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Cafe Zupas
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 |
|---|---|
| Chickpea & Vegetable Soup (Half) | 0.5g |
| Chicken Noodle Soup (Half) | 0.9g |
| Chickpea & Vegetable Soup (Large) | 1.1g |
| Mushroom Bisque (Half) | 1.2g |
| Golden Curry Soup (Half) | 1.5g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Build my 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 Cafe Zupas 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 Cafe Zupas fry in?
Cafe Zupas cooks with canola and soybean oil. In detail: Canola oil in the vinaigrettes (6-8% saturated fat) and a canola/soybean blend in the soups; the sandwich spreads are soybean-oil mayo. The chain publishes nothing naming olive oil in its salads.
Does Cafe Zupas use seed oils?
Yes. Cafe Zupas cooks with canola and soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is C, about 6.0 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Cafe Zupas use beef tallow?
No. Cafe Zupas cooks with canola and soybean oil, not beef tallow.
Does Cafe Zupas use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Cafe Zupas cooks with canola and 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 Cafe Zupas?
Chicken Enchilada Chili (Half) (2.1 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Mangoberry Salad (Half) (2.9 g) and Mangoberry Salad (Large) (2.9 g).
Which Cafe Zupas item has the most seed oil?
Chicken Pesto Sandwich (White), at about 21.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.