What oil does MOOYAH fry in?
MOOYAH fries in soybean oil.
In detail: Soybean oil for frying and in the sauces: the chain's own Nutritional and Allergen Information guide (September 2023, the edition mooyah.com links) footnotes 'Soybean oil' against the Soy column on French fries, sweet potato fries, chips, sauteed mushrooms, grilled onions, fried onion strings, MOOYAH Sauce, Ranch and Spicy Ranch. The earlier 'canola (frying)' note had no chain source.
Ordering at MOOYAH? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderMOOYAH at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | D (8.6 g average per item, 87 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at MOOYAH
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 |
|---|---|
| Burger Patty Only (No Bun) | 0.8g |
| All-Beef Hot Dog | 1.7g |
| The Full Count Dog | 2.6g |
| The Hamburdog | 3.7g |
| Loaded House Salad (no protein) | 4.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your MOOYAH 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 MOOYAH use?
- What oil does McDonald's use? Canola and soybean oil
- What oil does Burger King use? Corn and cottonseed oil
- What oil does Wendy's use? Canola and cottonseed oil
- What oil does Five Guys use? Peanut oil
- What oil does In-N-Out Burger use? Sunflower oil
- What oil does Whataburger use? Soybean oil and vegetable oil blend
- What oil does Culver's use? Canola oil
- What oil does Shake Shack use? Soybean oil
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 MOOYAH 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 MOOYAH fry in?
MOOYAH fries in soybean oil. In detail: Soybean oil for frying and in the sauces: the chain's own Nutritional and Allergen Information guide (September 2023, the edition mooyah.com links) footnotes 'Soybean oil' against the Soy column on French fries, sweet potato fries, chips, sauteed mushrooms, grilled onions, fried onion strings, MOOYAH Sauce, Ranch and Spicy Ranch. The earlier 'canola (frying)' note had no chain source.
Does MOOYAH use seed oils?
Yes. MOOYAH fries in soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is D, about 8.6 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does MOOYAH use beef tallow?
No. MOOYAH fries in soybean oil, not beef tallow.
Does MOOYAH use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. MOOYAH fries in 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 MOOYAH?
Burger Patty Only (No Bun) (0.8 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: All-Beef Hot Dog (1.7 g) and Loaded House Salad (no protein) (4.0 g).
Which MOOYAH item has the most seed oil?
Family Sweet Potato Fries, at about 45.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.