What oil does Subway fry in?
Subway cooks with no fryers; soybean and/or canola oil in breads, wraps, sauces and dressings.
BMedium Risk — 5.9g avg PUFA/item across 154 items
The 5 cleanest things to order at Subway
| Fountain Drink (Regular) | 0.0g PUFA |
| Apple Slices | 0.0g PUFA |
| Gatorade | 0.0g PUFA |
| Hot Coffee | 0.0g PUFA |
| Bottled Water | 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 Subway report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.