What oil does Krystal fry in?
Krystal cooks with soybean oil.
In detail: soybean.
Ordering at Krystal? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderKrystal at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | D (8.7 g average per item, 104 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Krystal
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 |
|---|---|
| Cheese Krystal | 1.3g |
| Original Krystal | 2.0g |
| Bacon Cheese Krystal | 2.3g |
| Double Krystal with Cheese | 2.6g |
| Chili Cheese Pup | 3.2g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your Krystal 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 Krystal 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 Krystal 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 Krystal fry in?
Krystal cooks with soybean oil. In detail: soybean.
Does Krystal use seed oils?
Yes. Krystal cooks with soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is D, about 8.7 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Krystal use beef tallow?
No. Krystal cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow.
Does Krystal use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Krystal 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 Krystal?
Original Scrambler Bowl (Bacon) (4.7 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: 6pc Nuggets (5.7 g) and Krystal Burger 4-Pack (7.9 g).
Which Krystal item has the most seed oil?
24 Krystals Sackful, at about 46.4 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.