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What oil does Cook Out fry in?

Cook Out cooks with Fries, onion rings, hushpuppies, corn dogs and fried chicken cooked in soybean/vegetable oil; char-grilled burgers, chicken and BBQ are low PUFA. Trays = main + 2 sides + drink..

BMedium Risk — 5.2g avg PUFA/item across 46 items

The 5 cleanest things to order at Cook Out

Cook Out Shake1.0g PUFA
Small Hamburger2.0g PUFA
BBQ Chicken Sandwich (char-grilled)2.0g PUFA
Chocolate Milkshake2.0g PUFA
Fresh Watermelon Milkshake (seasonal)2.0g 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 Cook Out report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.

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