What oil does Schlotzsky's fry in?
Schlotzsky's cooks with Signature sourdough buns and most dressings/sauces are soybean-oil based; nothing deep-fried in-store but sauce-heavy sandwiches add up..
BMedium Risk — 6.0g avg PUFA/item across 140 items
The 5 cleanest things to order at Schlotzsky's
| Freshly Brewed Tea (Large) | 0.0g PUFA |
| Fountain Drink (Large) | 0.0g PUFA |
| Freshly Brewed Tea (Medium) | 0.0g PUFA |
| Lemonade | 0.0g PUFA |
| Raspberry Lemonade | 0.0g PUFA |
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 Schlotzsky's report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.