What oil does Frisch's Big Boy fry in?
Frisch's Big Boy cooks with soybean oil.
In detail: soybean.
Ordering at Frisch's Big Boy? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderFrisch's Big Boy at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | D (9.9 g average per item, 161 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Frisch's Big Boy
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 |
|---|---|
| Vegetable Soup (Bowl) | 0.0g |
| Garden Salad | 0.3g |
| Grits | 0.3g |
| Hashbrowns | 0.4g |
| One Pancake | 1.2g |
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 Frisch's Big Boy 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 Frisch's Big Boy fry in?
Frisch's Big Boy cooks with soybean oil. In detail: soybean.
Does Frisch's Big Boy use seed oils?
Yes. Frisch's Big Boy cooks with soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is D, about 9.9 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Frisch's Big Boy use beef tallow?
No. Frisch's Big Boy cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow.
Does Frisch's Big Boy use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Frisch's Big Boy cooks with 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 Frisch's Big Boy?
Vegetable Soup (Bowl) (0.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Garden Salad (0.3 g) and Chili Spaghetti (3.9 g).
Which Frisch's Big Boy item has the most seed oil?
Fish N Chips, at about 56.4 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.