Menchie's Seed Oil Report Card
Menchie's has not publicly confirmed its cooking oils. Based on its published nutrition data, the 78 menu items we analyzed average 1.1g estimated PUFA per item — a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
Safest Orders at Menchie's
| Nonfat Froyo (4 oz) | 0.0g PUFA |
| Lowfat Froyo (4 oz) | 0.0g PUFA |
| Creamy Country Vanilla (4 oz) | 0.0g PUFA |
| Pure Chocolate (4 oz) | 0.0g PUFA |
| Original Strawberry (4 oz) | 0.0g PUFA |
What to Avoid at Menchie's
| Quarter Sheet Cake | 12.0g PUFA |
| 8-inch Round Cake | 8.0g PUFA |
| Frozen Yogurt - Family Pack | 5.0g PUFA |
| Frozen Yogurt - Duo Cup | 4.0g PUFA |
| Froyo with Brownie Pieces | 3.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Menchie's use seed oils?
Menchie's has not publicly confirmed its cooking oils. Based on its published nutrition data, the 78 menu items we analyzed average 1.1g estimated PUFA per item — a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
Does Menchie's use beef tallow?
Menchie's has not disclosed using beef tallow, and chains without a disclosure typically fry in seed oils. See Tallow Watch for chains that use real fats.
Is Menchie's seed oil free?
Menchie's has not disclosed its cooking oils. Most chains without a disclosure use seed oils; see the estimated PUFA breakdown above.
What is the safest thing to order at Menchie's?
Nonfat Froyo (4 oz) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Menchie's, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Menchie's?
Quarter Sheet Cake is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Menchie's, at an estimated 12.0g 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. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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See where Menchie's lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch.