What oil does Farmer Boys fry in?
Farmer Boys cooks with Canola/soybean/palm/sunflower blend (Cargill zero-trans-fat commercial blend; official allergen doc lists 'vegetable oil: contains one or more of canola, palm, soybean, sunflower'). Soybean is the dominant PUFA contributor; app entry of 'canola' understates PUFA for fried items..
The 5 cleanest things to order at Farmer Boys
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 |
|---|---|
| Fruit Bowl | 0.0g |
| 3 Grade AA Eggs Any Style | 2.0g |
| Burger Patty Only (No Bun) | 2.0g |
| Garden Salad | 3.0g |
| Farmer's 3 Egg Omelet | 3.0g |
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 Farmer Boys report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Farmer Boys use beef tallow?
No. Farmer Boys cooks with Canola/soybean/palm/sunflower blend (Cargill zero-trans-fat commercial blend; official allergen doc lists 'vegetable oil: contains one or more of canola, palm, soybean, sunflower'). Soybean is the dominant PUFA contributor; app entry of 'canola' understates PUFA for fried items., not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.