What oil does Noodles & Company fry in?
Noodles & Company fries in soybean oil.
In detail: 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.
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Build my orderNoodles & Company at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | C (7.7 g average per item, 89 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
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 |
|---|---|
| Tomato Basil Bisque (Regular) | 2.0g |
| Japanese Pan Noodles (Small) | 2.3g |
| Braised Beef | 3.0g |
| Roasted Garlic Cream Tortelloni (Small) | 3.3g |
| Chicken Noodle Soup (Regular) | 3.7g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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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 Noodles & Company 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 Noodles & Company fry in?
Noodles & Company fries in soybean oil. In detail: 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.
Does Noodles & Company use seed oils?
Yes. Noodles & Company fries in soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is C, about 7.7 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Noodles & Company use beef tallow?
No. Noodles & Company fries in soybean oil, not beef tallow.
Does Noodles & Company use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Noodles & Company 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 Noodles & Company?
Pasta Fresca (Small) (4.7 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Mediterranean Chicken Salad (Regular) (6.3 g) and Pasta Fresca with Chicken (Small) (6.6 g).
Which Noodles & Company item has the most seed oil?
Chicken Caesar Salad, at about 24.9 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.