What oil does P.F. Chang's fry in?
P.F. Chang's cooks with Soybean oil (primary wok and frying oil; standard for P.F. Chang's kitchen; PUFA fraction 0.55).
BMedium Risk — 7.9g avg PUFA/item across 92 items
The 5 cleanest things to order at P.F. Chang's
| Egg Drop Soup | 2.0g PUFA |
| Edamame | 2.0g PUFA |
| Hot & Sour Soup | 3.0g PUFA |
| Cold Cucumber Salad | 3.0g PUFA |
| House Salad | 3.0g PUFA |
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 P.F. Chang's report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.