What oil does RaceTrac fry in?
RaceTrac cooks with canola (fryer oil, industry-standard for c-store roller grill/fried items; RaceTrac does not publish an exact blend); wraps/sandwiches use mayo/dressing typically soybean-oil based.
The 5 cleanest things to order at RaceTrac
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 |
|---|---|
| Chicken Sandwich | 2.0g |
| Swirl World Waffle Cone | 2.0g |
| Classic Beef Hot Dog | 3.0g |
| Egg, Cheese & Salsa Burrito | 4.0g |
| Pork Tamale | 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 RaceTrac report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does RaceTrac use beef tallow?
No. RaceTrac cooks with canola (fryer oil, industry-standard for c-store roller grill/fried items; RaceTrac does not publish an exact blend); wraps/sandwiches use mayo/dressing typically soybean-oil based, not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.