What oil does Schlotzsky's fry in?
Schlotzsky's cooks with soybean oil.
In detail: Signature sourdough buns and most dressings/sauces are soybean-oil based; nothing deep-fried in-store but sauce-heavy sandwiches add up.
Ordering at Schlotzsky's? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderSchlotzsky's at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | C (7.9 g average per item, 142 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Schlotzsky'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 |
|---|---|
| Pastrami & Swiss Sandwich (Small) | 1.4g |
| Turkey Avocado (Small) | 1.4g |
| Double Cheese Pizza (Regular) | 1.4g |
| Turkey Avocado (Medium) | 2.2g |
| Pastrami & Swiss Sandwich (Medium) | 2.3g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Build my orderWhat oil do other chains like Schlotzsky's use?
- What oil does Jimmy John's use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Firehouse Subs use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Potbelly use? Soybean oil
- What oil does McAlister's Deli use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Charleys Cheesesteaks use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Quiznos use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Blimpie use? Canola oil
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. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.
Frequently asked
What oil does Schlotzsky's fry in?
Schlotzsky's cooks with soybean oil. In detail: Signature sourdough buns and most dressings/sauces are soybean-oil based; nothing deep-fried in-store but sauce-heavy sandwiches add up.
Does Schlotzsky's use seed oils?
Yes. Schlotzsky's cooks with soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is C, about 7.9 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Schlotzsky's use beef tallow?
No. Schlotzsky's cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow.
Does Schlotzsky's use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Schlotzsky's cooks with 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 Schlotzsky's?
Pastrami & Swiss Sandwich (Small) (1.4 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Double Cheese Pizza (Regular) (1.4 g) and Pastrami & Swiss Sandwich (Medium) (2.3 g).
Which Schlotzsky's item has the most seed oil?
Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken (with dressing), at about 52.3 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.