What oil does Carl's Jr. fry in?
Carl's Jr. cooks with soybean and canola blend (confirmed via ingredient/allergen disclosures; PUFA fraction ~0.42).
BMedium Risk — 7.9g avg PUFA/item across 80 items
The 5 cleanest things to order at Carl's Jr.
| Frozen Lemonade | 0.0g PUFA |
| Coffee | 0.0g PUFA |
| Triple Berry Frozen Lemonade | 0.0g PUFA |
| Simply Orange Juice | 0.0g PUFA |
| Soft Drink | 0.0g PUFA |
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 Carl's Jr. report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.