What oil does Sub Station II fry in?
Sub Station II cooks with Soybean oil (present in mayo and 'All the Way' oil dressing; soy listed as allergen across nearly all items); no frying — sandwiches are cold-prep or grilled/steamed.
The 5 cleanest things to order at Sub Station II
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 |
|---|---|
| Seasonal Fruit | 0.0g |
| Seasonal Soup | 2.0g |
| Garden Salad with Cheese | 3.0g |
| Potato Salad | 3.0g |
| Macaroni Salad | 3.0g |
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 Sub Station II report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Sub Station II use beef tallow?
No. Sub Station II cooks with Soybean oil (present in mayo and 'All the Way' oil dressing; soy listed as allergen across nearly all items); no frying — sandwiches are cold-prep or grilled/steamed, not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.