What oil does Freddy's fry in?
Freddy's fries in soybean oil.
In detail: Shoestring fries, onion rings, tenders and other fried items cooked in soybean oil; the chain's own statement: 'all of our fried items are cooked in the same highly refined soybean oil.' Freddy's Famous Fry Sauce is a soybean-oil mayo base. Smashed steakburgers themselves are low PUFA.
Source: Freddy's Nutrition & Allergen Info, May 2023. Freddy’s cooks with highly refined soybean oil. [...] (Our steakburgers, grilled chicken, hot dogs, and veggie burgers are cooked on the same grill; all of our fried items are cooked in the same highly refined soybean oil.)
Ordering at Freddy's? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderFreddy's at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | B (5.5 g average per item, 210 items) |
| Last checked | May 2023 |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Freddy'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 |
|---|---|
| Steakburger Bowl | 2.7g |
| Steakburger Taco | 5.1g |
| Smoky Bacon Steakburger Taco | 5.5g |
| Chili Cheese Dog | 5.7g |
| Steakburger (single) with cheese | 5.9g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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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 orderWhat oil do other chains like Freddy's use?
- What oil does McDonald's use? Canola and soybean oil
- What oil does Burger King use? Corn and cottonseed oil
- What oil does Wendy's use? Canola and cottonseed oil
- What oil does Five Guys use? Peanut oil
- What oil does In-N-Out Burger use? Sunflower oil
- What oil does Whataburger use? Soybean oil and vegetable oil blend
- What oil does Culver's use? Canola oil
- What oil does Shake Shack use? Soybean oil
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 Freddy'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 Freddy's fry in?
Freddy's fries in soybean oil. In detail: Shoestring fries, onion rings, tenders and other fried items cooked in soybean oil; the chain's own statement: 'all of our fried items are cooked in the same highly refined soybean oil.' Freddy's Famous Fry Sauce is a soybean-oil mayo base. Smashed steakburgers themselves are low PUFA.
Does Freddy's use seed oils?
Yes. Freddy's fries in soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is B, about 5.5 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Freddy's use beef tallow?
No. Freddy's fries in soybean oil, not beef tallow.
Does Freddy's use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Freddy's fries in 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 Freddy's?
Steakburger Bowl (2.7 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Steakburger Taco (5.1 g) and Smoky Bacon Steakburger Taco (5.5 g).
Which Freddy's item has the most seed oil?
Freddy's Tots (Large), at about 31.2 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.