What oil does Ted's Hot Dogs fry in?
Ted's Hot Dogs fries in vegetable oil blend and soybean oil.
In detail: Charcoal-grilled hot dogs (beef/pork fat, low PUFA); fries and onion rings cooked in vegetable/soybean oil.
Ordering at Ted's Hot Dogs? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderTed's Hot Dogs at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Vegetable oil blend and soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | B (4.4 g average per item, 67 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Vegetable oil: Yes · Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Ted's Hot Dogs
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 |
|---|---|
| Regular Hot Dog | 1.0g |
| Sahlen's Skinless Hot Dog | 1.0g |
| Veggie Dog | 1.0g |
| Footlong Hot Dog | 2.0g |
| All Beef Dog | 2.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Pick your meal, sides, sauces and drink in the app and see your seed oil total before you order. It logs to your day in one tap. Free on iPhone and Android.
Build my orderWhy 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 Ted's Hot Dogs 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 Ted's Hot Dogs fry in?
Ted's Hot Dogs fries in vegetable oil blend and soybean oil. In detail: Charcoal-grilled hot dogs (beef/pork fat, low PUFA); fries and onion rings cooked in vegetable/soybean oil.
Does Ted's Hot Dogs use seed oils?
Yes. Ted's Hot Dogs fries in vegetable oil blend and soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is B, about 4.4 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Ted's Hot Dogs use beef tallow?
No. Ted's Hot Dogs fries in vegetable oil blend and soybean oil, not beef tallow.
Does Ted's Hot Dogs use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Ted's Hot Dogs fries in vegetable oil blend and 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 Ted's Hot Dogs?
Regular Hot Dog (1.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Sahlen's Skinless Hot Dog (1.0 g) and Footlong Hot Dog (2.0 g).
Which Ted's Hot Dogs item has the most seed oil?
Onion Rings, at about 13.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.