What oil does Noodles & Company fry in?
Noodles & Company cooks with Dishes are sauteed to order in a soybean-oil based liquid butter blend; pesto and dressings soybean/canola based; potstickers fried in soybean oil. Values below are regular size..
The 5 cleanest things to order at Noodles & Company
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 |
|---|---|
| Grilled Steak (Add-on) | 1.0g |
| Tomato Basil Bisque (Regular) | 2.0g |
| Ciabatta Roll | 2.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Breast (Add-on) | 2.0g |
| Naturally Raised Pork (Add-on) | 2.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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 Noodles & Company report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Noodles & Company use beef tallow?
No. Noodles & Company cooks with Dishes are sauteed to order in a soybean-oil based liquid butter blend; pesto and dressings soybean/canola based; potstickers fried in soybean oil. Values below are regular size., not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.