What oil does Capriotti's fry in?
Capriotti's cooks with soybean oil.
In detail: Soybean (mayo-based).
Ordering at Capriotti's? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderCapriotti's at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | F (33.5 g average per item, 131 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Capriotti's
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 |
|---|---|
| Chicken Noodle Soup (Cup) | 0.4g |
| Tuna (8 inch) | 1.7g |
| Homemade Roast Beef Cold Sub (18 inch) | 2.0g |
| Tuna (10 inch) | 2.9g |
| Tuna (18 inch) | 3.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your Capriotti's 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 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 Capriotti's 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 Capriotti's fry in?
Capriotti's cooks with soybean oil. In detail: Soybean (mayo-based).
Does Capriotti's use seed oils?
Yes. Capriotti's cooks with soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is F, about 33.5 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Capriotti's use beef tallow?
No. Capriotti's cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow.
Does Capriotti's use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Capriotti's 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 Capriotti's?
Homemade Roast Beef Cold Sub (18 inch) (2.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Cheese Sub (8 inch) (4.0 g) and Homemade Roast Beef Cold Sub (8 inch) (5.0 g).
Which Capriotti's item has the most seed oil?
Cheesesteak BLT (18 inch), at about 117.8 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.