What oil does Mister Softee fry in?
Mister Softee cooks with soybean oil and vegetable oil blend.
In detail: Soft serve is dairy-based (milk/cream, no vegetable oil); waffle cone uses soybean oil shortening; chocolate hard dip uses coconut oil; novelty bars (Toasted Almond, Strawberry Shortcake) are Good Humor products containing soybean oil, palm oil, and coconut oil.
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Build my orderMister Softee at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil and vegetable oil blend |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | A (1.5 g average per item, 52 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes · Vegetable oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Mister Softee
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 |
|---|---|
| Cake Cone (soft serve) | 0.0g |
| Crunch Bar (chocolate-dipped) | 0.0g |
| Italian Ice - Small | 0.0g |
| Italian Ice - Medium | 0.0g |
| Italian Ice - Large | 0.0g |
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 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 Mister Softee 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 Mister Softee fry in?
Mister Softee cooks with soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. In detail: Soft serve is dairy-based (milk/cream, no vegetable oil); waffle cone uses soybean oil shortening; chocolate hard dip uses coconut oil; novelty bars (Toasted Almond, Strawberry Shortcake) are Good Humor products containing soybean oil, palm oil, and coconut oil.
Does Mister Softee use seed oils?
Yes. Mister Softee cooks with soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Its seed oil grade is A, about 1.5 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Mister Softee use beef tallow?
No. Mister Softee cooks with soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow.
Does Mister Softee use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Mister Softee cooks with soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. 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 Mister Softee?
Cake Cone (soft serve) (0.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Crunch Bar (chocolate-dipped) (0.0 g) and Italian Ice - Small (0.0 g).
Which Mister Softee item has the most seed oil?
Peanut Butter Sundae, at about 4.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.