What oil does Marie Callender's fry in?
Marie Callender's fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend.
In detail: soybean shortening (pie crusts, pot pies), soybean/vegetable oil blend (fryer, sauté).
Ordering at Marie Callender's? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderMarie Callender's at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil and vegetable oil blend |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | D (11.0 g average per item, 331 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes · Vegetable oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Marie Callender'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 |
|---|---|
| Grilled Ham Steak | 0.4g |
| Hearty Vegetable Soup (Cup) | 0.4g |
| Clam Chowder (Cup) | 0.5g |
| Hearty Vegetable Soup (Bowl) | 0.6g |
| House Dinner Salad (Side) | 1.6g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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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 Marie Callender's 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 Marie Callender's fry in?
Marie Callender's fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. In detail: soybean shortening (pie crusts, pot pies), soybean/vegetable oil blend (fryer, sauté).
Does Marie Callender's use seed oils?
Yes. Marie Callender's fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Its seed oil grade is D, about 11.0 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Marie Callender's use beef tallow?
No. Marie Callender's fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow.
Does Marie Callender's use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Marie Callender's fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. 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 Marie Callender's?
Grilled Ham Steak (0.4 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Hearty Vegetable Soup (Bowl) (0.6 g) and Dinner Salad (1.8 g).
Which Marie Callender's item has the most seed oil?
Whole Apple Pie, at about 115.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.