What oil does Tubby's fry in?
Tubby's cooks with butter/margarine blend (griddle); soybean oil (fryer) — no official allergen PDF found publicly; assumption consistent with Michigan sub shop norms and third-party tracker data showing soy allergen flags on fried items.
The 5 cleanest things to order at Tubby'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 |
|---|---|
| Fajita Sauce | 0.0g |
| Soup of the Day | 2.0g |
| Burger Patty Only (No Bun) | 2.0g |
| Turkey Sub | 3.0g |
| Veggie Sub | 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 Tubby's report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Tubby's use beef tallow?
No. Tubby's cooks with butter/margarine blend (griddle); soybean oil (fryer) — no official allergen PDF found publicly; assumption consistent with Michigan sub shop norms and third-party tracker data showing soy allergen flags on fried items, not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.