What oil does Penn Station East Coast Subs fry in?
Penn Station East Coast Subs cooks with Peanut oil blend (contains soy) for the fresh-cut fries ("the peanut oil we utilize for our fries", official nutrition FAQ). The grill "butter" is not dairy butter: the chain's own page describes a soybean-based butter-flavored oil, which is what the cheesesteak meat is cooked in. Soybean oil in the mayo..
The 5 cleanest things to order at Penn Station East Coast Subs
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 |
|---|---|
| Cheese Bread (6") | 3.4g |
| Original Philly Cheesesteak (small, 6") | 4.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Sub (medium, 9") | 4.0g |
| Cold Dagwood Salad | 4.0g |
| Grilled Artichoke Sub (6") | 4.0g |
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 Penn Station East Coast Subs report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Penn Station East Coast Subs use beef tallow?
No. Penn Station East Coast Subs cooks with Peanut oil blend (contains soy) for the fresh-cut fries ("the peanut oil we utilize for our fries", official nutrition FAQ). The grill "butter" is not dairy butter: the chain's own page describes a soybean-based butter-flavored oil, which is what the cheesesteak meat is cooked in. Soybean oil in the mayo., not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.