What oil does Guthrie's fry in?
Guthrie's most likely cooks with soybean oil, but the chain has not confirmed it.
In detail: soybean oil (inferred: soy allergen confirmed in allergen disclosures; no explicit oil type published by chain).
Ordering at Guthrie's? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderGuthrie's at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil (estimated) |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | F (41.5 g average per item, 43 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Guthrie'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 |
|---|---|
| Chicken Fingers (2 pc) | 3.9g |
| Chicken Fingers (3 pc) | 5.9g |
| Chicken Fingers (4 pc) | 7.9g |
| Chicken Fingers (5 pc) | 9.8g |
| Chicken Fingers (6 pc) | 11.8g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your Guthrie's order
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 Guthrie's use?
- What oil does Chick-fil-A use? Peanut oil
- What oil does KFC use? Canola and soybean oil
- What oil does Popeyes use? Beef tallow
- What oil does Raising Cane's use? Canola and soybean oil
- What oil does Wingstop use? Soybean oil (estimated)
- What oil does Zaxby's use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Bojangles use? Soybean and canola oil
- What oil does Church's Texas Chicken use? Soybean oil (estimated)
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 Guthrie'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 Guthrie's fry in?
Guthrie's most likely cooks with soybean oil, but the chain has not confirmed it. In detail: soybean oil (inferred: soy allergen confirmed in allergen disclosures; no explicit oil type published by chain).
Does Guthrie's use seed oils?
Yes. Guthrie's most likely cooks with soybean oil. The chain has not confirmed it. Its seed oil grade is F, about 41.5 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Guthrie's use beef tallow?
No. Guthrie's most likely cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow. The chain has not confirmed it.
Does Guthrie's use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Guthrie's most likely cooks with soybean oil. The chain has not confirmed it. 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 Guthrie's?
Chicken Finger Sandwich (34.1 g of polyunsaturated fat).
Which Guthrie's item has the most seed oil?
75-Piece Party Tray, at about 538.9 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.