What oil does Quaker Steak & Lube fry in?
Quaker Steak & Lube cooks with Fryer oil not publicly disclosed by thelube.com; their own wing sauces (Buffalo, Golden Garlic) list soybean oil as a top ingredient, so soybean oil is assumed per higher-PUFA-wins rule (source: Quaker Steak & Lube sauce labels via Giant Eagle/Walmart product listings, myfooddata.com).
The 5 cleanest things to order at Quaker Steak & Lube
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 Sirloin Steak | 2.0g |
| Mac and Cheese | 4.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad | 7.0g |
| Fried Mozzarella Sticks | 8.0g |
| Lubeburger | 8.0g |
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 Quaker Steak & Lube report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Quaker Steak & Lube use beef tallow?
No. Quaker Steak & Lube cooks with Fryer oil not publicly disclosed by thelube.com; their own wing sauces (Buffalo, Golden Garlic) list soybean oil as a top ingredient, so soybean oil is assumed per higher-PUFA-wins rule (source: Quaker Steak & Lube sauce labels via Giant Eagle/Walmart product listings, myfooddata.com), not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.