What oil does Goodcents fry in?
Goodcents cooks with Canola-type oil, per the chain's own nutrition guide (Goodcents-Menu-Nutrition-Facts.pdf, June 2026): its 'Oil' add-on rows print a constant 7.1% saturated share (7 g/0.5 g, 14/1.0, 21/1.5, 28/2.0), which is canola (~7%), not the soybean (~15.6%) the earlier note assumed. The chain never names the oil, so this is a panel inference; soybean-oil mayonnaise on dressed subs; dairy fat for the baked pastas. Ordering site publishes calories only..
The 5 cleanest things to order at Goodcents
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 |
|---|---|
| Turkey Sub 4-inch | 2.9g |
| Alfredo Pasta Side | 3.0g |
| Marinara Pasta Side | 3.0g |
| Slow-Cooked Roast Beef 4-inch | 3.2g |
| Penny Club 4-inch | 3.2g |
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 Goodcents report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Goodcents use beef tallow?
No. Goodcents cooks with Canola-type oil, per the chain's own nutrition guide (Goodcents-Menu-Nutrition-Facts.pdf, June 2026): its 'Oil' add-on rows print a constant 7.1% saturated share (7 g/0.5 g, 14/1.0, 21/1.5, 28/2.0), which is canola (~7%), not the soybean (~15.6%) the earlier note assumed. The chain never names the oil, so this is a panel inference; soybean-oil mayonnaise on dressed subs; dairy fat for the baked pastas. Ordering site publishes calories only., not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.