What oil does Runza fry in?
Runza fries in soybean oil.
In detail: Soybean oil (frying); beef fat/tallow in sandwich filling (baked).
Ordering at Runza? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderRunza at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | Yes |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | C (6.3 g average per item, 85 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Runza
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 |
|---|---|
| Burger Patty Only (No Bun) | 0.8g |
| Mini Original Runza Sandwich | 1.3g |
| Mini Cheese Runza Sandwich | 1.4g |
| BBQ Bacon Runza Sandwich | 2.1g |
| Mini Swiss Mushroom Runza Sandwich | 2.2g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your Runza order
Pick your meal, sides, sauces and drink in the app and see your seed oil total before you order. It logs to your day in one tap. Free on iPhone and Android.
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 Runza 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 Runza fry in?
Runza fries in soybean oil. In detail: Soybean oil (frying); beef fat/tallow in sandwich filling (baked).
Does Runza use seed oils?
Yes. Runza fries in soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is C, about 6.3 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Runza use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Our notes: Soybean oil (frying); beef fat/tallow in sandwich filling (baked).
Does Runza use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Runza 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 Runza?
Burger Patty Only (No Bun) (0.8 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Mini Original Runza Sandwich (1.3 g) and Mini Cheese Runza Sandwich (1.4 g).
Which Runza item has the most seed oil?
Cobb Salad, at about 28.8 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.