What oil does Stewart's Shops fry in?
Stewart's Shops cooks with soybean/canola (used in mayo-based cold items, dough, and any fried bakery items like donuts/fritters); most grill items are roller-grilled (no added fryer oil) and pizza/breakfast items are oven-baked, not deep-fried; exact fryer oil type not published by Stewart's.
The 5 cleanest things to order at Stewart's Shops
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 |
|---|---|
| Banana Split | 3.0g |
| Roller Grill Hot Dog | 4.0g |
| Cajun Dog | 4.0g |
| Turkey and Cheese on a Pretzel Roll | 4.0g |
| Chili | 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 Stewart's Shops report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Stewart's Shops use beef tallow?
No. Stewart's Shops cooks with soybean/canola (used in mayo-based cold items, dough, and any fried bakery items like donuts/fritters); most grill items are roller-grilled (no added fryer oil) and pizza/breakfast items are oven-baked, not deep-fried; exact fryer oil type not published by Stewart's, not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.