What oil does Mr. Hero fry in?
Mr. Hero fries in soybean oil.
In detail: soybean oil (fryer and griddle).
Ordering at Mr. Hero? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderMr. Hero at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | F (13.5 g average per item, 140 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Mr. Hero
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 |
|---|---|
| Smoked Turkey 7 inch | 1.5g |
| Smoked Turkey 10 inch | 2.1g |
| Hot Buttered Cheesesteak 7 inch | 2.4g |
| Smoked Turkey 14 inch | 3.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Salad | 4.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your Mr. Hero 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 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 Mr. Hero 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 Mr. Hero fry in?
Mr. Hero fries in soybean oil. In detail: soybean oil (fryer and griddle).
Does Mr. Hero use seed oils?
Yes. Mr. Hero fries in soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is F, about 13.5 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Mr. Hero use beef tallow?
No. Mr. Hero fries in soybean oil, not beef tallow.
Does Mr. Hero use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Mr. Hero 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 Mr. Hero?
Hot Buttered Cheesesteak 7 inch (2.4 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Grilled Chicken Salad (4.0 g) and Hot Buttered Cheesesteak 10 inch (4.5 g).
Which Mr. Hero item has the most seed oil?
Onion Petals Large, at about 71.6 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.