Friendly's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Friendly's cooks with: soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 181 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Friendly'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 |
|---|---|
| Buttermilk Pancakes (3) | 0.8g |
| Traditional Buttermilk Pancakes | 1.3g |
| Burger Patty Only (No Bun) | 1.3g |
| Traditional Stack | 1.3g |
| Ham & Cheese Omelet | 2.4g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Friendly's
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Clam Strip Platter | 55.8g |
| Bone-In Wings (12) | 54.0g |
| New England Fish 'N' Chips | 52.2g |
| Center Court Turkey Club Sandwich | 38.5g |
| Hunka Chunka PB Fudge Lava Cake | 37.9g |
Every Friendly's item, ranked
All 181 items we have for Friendly's, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Bursting Boba Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Marinara Sauce | 0.0g |
| Barbecue Sauce | 0.0g |
| Kids Applesauce | 0.0g |
| Kids Mandarin Oranges | 0.0g |
| Milk | 0.3g |
| Buttermilk Pancakes (3) | 0.8g |
| Barq's Root Beer Float (Vanilla) | 0.8g |
| Coca Cola Float (Vanilla) | 0.8g |
| Garlic Red Skin Mashed Potatoes | 0.9g |
| Kids Hot Fudge Sundae | 1.0g |
| Kid's Fribble | 1.0g |
| Vanilla Ice Cream Cone (2 scoops) | 1.3g |
| Traditional Buttermilk Pancakes | 1.3g |
| Burger Patty Only (No Bun) | 1.3g |
| Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Cup) | 1.3g |
| Tomato Soup (Cup) | 1.3g |
| Traditional Stack | 1.3g |
| Kids Cheesywich | 1.4g |
| S'Mores Sundae | 1.4g |
| Kids Grilled Cheese | 1.4g |
| Strawberry Banana Friend-z | 1.6g |
| New England Clam Chowder (Cup) | 1.6g |
| Mint Cookie Crunch Sundae (Small) | 1.8g |
| Ultimate Cookies N' Cream Sundae (Small) | 1.8g |
| Strawberry Shortcake Friend-z | 1.8g |
| The Fabulous Fribble (Strawberry) | 1.8g |
| Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Bowl) | 1.8g |
| Broccoli | 1.8g |
| Kids Onion Rings | 1.8g |
| Kids Broccoli | 1.8g |
| Kids Worms & Dirt Friend-z | 1.9g |
| Mint Cookie Crunch Sundae (Medium) | 1.9g |
| Ultimate Cookies N' Cream Sundae (Medium) | 1.9g |
| Onion Rings | 2.0g |
| Cherries Jubilee Sundae | 2.0g |
| Chicken Noodle Soup (Cup) | 2.0g |
| White Rice | 2.0g |
| Fribble Milkshake (chocolate) | 2.1g |
| The Fabulous Fribble (Vanilla) | 2.1g |
| Tomato Soup (Bowl) | 2.1g |
| M&M's Friend-z | 2.3g |
| Mini Mozzarella Sticks | 2.4g |
| Ham & Cheese Omelet | 2.4g |
| Butterfinger Friend-z | 2.4g |
| Kids Silver Dollar Pancakes | 2.4g |
| Jim Dandy Sundae | 2.5g |
| Kit Kat Friend-z | 2.5g |
| New England Clam Chowder (Bowl) | 2.8g |
| Kids Tie-Dyed Pancake with M&M's | 2.8g |
| Ultimate Cookies N' Cream Sundae (Large) | 2.9g |
| Chicken Noodle Soup (Bowl) | 2.9g |
| Soup & Side Salad | 3.0g |
| Kids Mac & Frank | 3.0g |
| Retro Royal Banana Split | 3.1g |
| Mac & Cheese | 3.2g |
| Corned Beef Hash | 3.3g |
| Kids Mac N Cheese | 3.5g |
| Kids Cheese Quesadilla | 3.6g |
| Chocolate, Banana & Cream Pancakes | 3.9g |
| Kids Mini Mozza | 4.0g |
| Friendly's Stir Fry with Grilled Chicken | 4.2g |
| Strawberry & Cream Pancakes | 4.4g |
| Friendly's Stir Fry with Beef Tips | 4.5g |
| Kids Cheese Omelette | 4.5g |
| Oreo Friend-z | 4.6g |
| Apple Pie Slice | 5.0g |
| Garden Vegetable Omelet | 5.0g |
| French Toast (3 slices) | 5.1g |
| Forbidden Fudge Brownie Sundae (Medium) | 5.1g |
| Birthday Cake Friend-z | 5.5g |
| Mushroom, Swiss & Onion Omelet | 5.7g |
| Blueberry Muffin-Top Pancakes | 5.9g |
| French Fries | 6.0g |
| Beef Tips & Mash | 6.0g |
| Kids French Toast | 6.0g |
| Golden Fries | 6.0g |
| Strawberry Shortcake Sundae | 6.1g |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 6.4g |
| Chicken Quesadilla | 6.4g |
| Kids Friendly Frank | 6.8g |
| Mint Cookie Crunch Sundae (Large) | 6.9g |
| Caesar Salad | 7.0g |
| Doritos Cool Ranch ChoppedCheese Burger | 7.0g |
| $100,000 Cobb Salad | 7.0g |
| Brioche French Toast | 7.0g |
| Buffalo Sauce | 7.0g |
| Sausage and Cheese Omelet | 7.3g |
| Kids Mini Chicken Sliders (2) | 7.5g |
| Boneless Wings (6) | 7.7g |
| Coleslaw | 7.8g |
| America's Best Grilled Cheese | 7.8g |
| Hunka Chunka PB Fudge Sundae (Small) | 7.8g |
| Breakfast Sliders | 7.9g |
| Reese's Pieces Sundae (Medium) | 7.9g |
| Friendly's Ultimate Cheeseburger | 8.0g |
| Meat Lover's Breakfast Bowl | 8.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Salad | 8.2g |
| Kids 3 Chicken Tenders | 8.2g |
| Kids 2 Mini Sliders | 8.4g |
| Maple Caramel Banana Walnut Pancakes | 8.4g |
| Turkey Stack | 8.6g |
| Kids 4 Chicken Tenders | 8.8g |
| Philly Steak & Cheese Omelet | 8.8g |
| Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Sundae (Medium) | 8.9g |
| Fluffernutter Sundae (Medium) | 8.9g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 9.0g |
| Big-Two-Do Breakfast | 9.0g |
| Fries n Ice Cream Dipper | 9.0g |
| Chocolate, Banana & Cream French Toast | 9.0g |
| Strawberry & Cream French Toast | 9.0g |
| Waffle Fries | 9.0g |
| Reese's Pieces Sundae (Large) | 9.1g |
| Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Sundae (Large) | 9.4g |
| Lumberjack Breakfast | 10.0g |
| Forbidden Fudge Brownie Sundae (Large) | 10.0g |
| Kids Waffle Fries | 10.2g |
| Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Friend-z | 10.3g |
| Meat Lover's Omelet | 10.4g |
| Munchie Mania | 11.0g |
| Friendly Franks | 11.6g |
| Two Eggs & Bacon Breakfast | 12.0g |
| Chicken Fajita Quesadilla | 12.5g |
| Veggie Breakfast Quesadilla | 12.6g |
| Supreme Breakfast Quesadilla | 13.5g |
| Friendly's Famous Fried Ravioli | 13.8g |
| Kids 2 Double Sliders | 13.9g |
| Philly Cheese Steak Wrap | 14.0g |
| Morning SuperMelt | 14.6g |
| Reese's Pieces Friend-z | 14.7g |
| Boneless Wings (12) | 14.7g |
| Breakfast Quesadilla | 14.9g |
| Philly Steak & Cheese SuperMelt | 15.1g |
| Hunka Chunka PB Fudge Sundae (Medium) | 15.3g |
| Caramel Fudge Brownie Sundae | 15.4g |
| Bacon Mac N Cheese Burger | 15.8g |
| Crispy Chicken Tenders Appetizer | 15.8g |
| Sunrise Hash Scramble | 16.1g |
| Honey Mustard | 16.5g |
| Omelette (Western) | 17.0g |
| Mushroom Swiss Burger | 17.0g |
| Tuna Melt SuperMelt | 17.3g |
| Fluffernutter Sundae (Large) | 17.3g |
| Grilled Chicken Wrap | 17.9g |
| Fishamajig SuperMelt | 18.1g |
| Crispy Chicken Wrap | 18.1g |
| Country Scramble | 18.3g |
| Friendly's Patty Melt | 18.6g |
| Crispy Chicken Salad | 19.0g |
| Loaded Breakfast Skillet | 20.0g |
| Friendly's BLT | 20.7g |
| Country Chicken Tenders | 21.6g |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 22.2g |
| All American Burger | 22.2g |
| Hunka Chunka PB Fudge Sundae (Large) | 23.0g |
| Turkey Club SuperMelt | 23.1g |
| Veggie Scramble | 23.6g |
| Legendary Honey BBQ Chicken SuperMelt | 24.4g |
| Honey BBQ Burger | 24.5g |
| Ranch Dip | 25.0g |
| Fried Pickle Chips | 25.2g |
| B.E.L.T. Sandwich | 25.3g |
| Crispy Chicken Sliders | 25.4g |
| Tuna Roll | 25.8g |
| Classic Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 26.5g |
| Bone-In Wings (6) | 27.0g |
| All American Cheeseburger | 27.0g |
| Cheeseburger Sliders | 27.8g |
| Bleu Cheese Dip | 28.0g |
| Texas Bacon Ranch Quesadilla | 28.4g |
| Pastrami SuperMelt | 28.5g |
| Loaded Waffle Fries | 28.9g |
| Meat Lover's Scramble | 30.9g |
| Buffalo Chicken Wrap | 33.0g |
| Clam Roll | 35.7g |
| Hunka Chunka PB Fudge Lava Cake | 37.9g |
| Center Court Turkey Club Sandwich | 38.5g |
| New England Fish 'N' Chips | 52.2g |
| Bone-In Wings (12) | 54.0g |
| Clam Strip Platter | 55.8g |
Frequently asked
Does Friendly's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Friendly's cooks with: soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 181 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Friendly's cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean oil (liquid shortening for fry/griddle); dairy for ice cream. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Friendly's use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Friendly's cooks with soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Friendly's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Friendly's cooks with soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Friendly's?
Burger Patty Only (No Bun) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Friendly's, at an estimated 1.3g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Friendly's?
Clam Strip Platter is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Friendly's, at an estimated 55.8g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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