What oil does Dairy Queen fry in?
Dairy Queen fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend.
In detail: soybean/vegetable oil blend (fries, onion rings, fried items); fries oil may include canola, corn, cottonseed, sunflower, palm.
Source: Dairy Queen Nutrition: Food and Treats, August 26, 2024. Our frying oil is a vegetable oil blend with soybean oil.
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| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil and vegetable oil blend |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | A (4.0 g average per item, 265 items) |
| Last checked | August 26, 2024 |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes · Vegetable oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Dairy Queen
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 |
|---|---|
| Burger Patty Only (No Bun) | 0.7g |
| Rotisserie-Style Chicken Bites | 1.6g |
| Cheeseburger | 2.6g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich (no mayo) | 3.0g |
| Hamburger (Single) | 3.1g |
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 Dairy Queen 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 Dairy Queen fry in?
Dairy Queen fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. In detail: soybean/vegetable oil blend (fries, onion rings, fried items); fries oil may include canola, corn, cottonseed, sunflower, palm.
Does Dairy Queen use seed oils?
Yes. Dairy Queen fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Its seed oil grade is A, about 4.0 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Dairy Queen use beef tallow?
No. Dairy Queen fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow.
Does Dairy Queen use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Dairy Queen fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. 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 Dairy Queen?
Burger Patty Only (No Bun) (0.7 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Cheeseburger (2.6 g) and All-Beef Hot Dog (3.5 g).
Which Dairy Queen item has the most seed oil?
Parmesan Garlic Sauced & Tossed Chicken Strip Basket (6 pc, with fries), at about 46.5 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.