What oil does Rutter's fry in?
Rutter's fries in palm and canola oil.
In detail: soybean/canola (blended vegetable oil: canola, soybean, cottonseed, sunflower, corn per Rutter's official ingredients page; fried items like Apple Pie also use palm/canola/soybean shortening).
Ordering at Rutter's? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderRutter's at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Palm and canola oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | B (5.1 g average per item, 38 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Palm oil: No · Canola oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Rutter's
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 |
|---|---|
| Personal 7" Pizza | 1.7g |
| Potato Wedge | 1.7g |
| Traveller, Philly Cheesesteak | 2.1g |
| Tornado - Bacon, Egg & Cheese | 2.6g |
| Tornado - Pepperoni & Cheese | 3.5g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your Rutter's 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 Rutter's 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 Rutter's fry in?
Rutter's fries in palm and canola oil. In detail: soybean/canola (blended vegetable oil: canola, soybean, cottonseed, sunflower, corn per Rutter's official ingredients page; fried items like Apple Pie also use palm/canola/soybean shortening).
Does Rutter's use seed oils?
Yes. Rutter's fries in palm and canola oil. Its seed oil grade is B, about 5.1 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Rutter's use beef tallow?
No. Rutter's fries in palm and canola oil, not beef tallow.
Does Rutter's use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Rutter's fries in palm and canola 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 Rutter's?
Personal 7" Pizza (1.7 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Traveller, Philly Cheesesteak (2.1 g) and Roller Grill Hot Dog (4.0 g).
Which Rutter's item has the most seed oil?
Fried Chicken Club, at about 11.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.