What oil does Metro Diner fry in?
Metro Diner most likely fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, but the chain has not confirmed it.
In detail: fries/griddles in vegetable and/or canola oil per customer allergy-guide reports (findmeglutenfree.com); exact blend not published by Metro Diner, so assumed soybean-leaning vegetable oil for the fried items (higher-PUFA-wins).
Ordering at Metro Diner? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderMetro Diner at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil and vegetable oil blend (estimated) |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | D (10.0 g average per item, 26 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes · Vegetable oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Metro Diner
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 |
|---|---|
| Metro Pancakes | 5.0g |
| Croissant French Toast | 6.0g |
| Steak Tips | 7.0g |
| Western Omelet | 7.0g |
| Classic Burger | 8.0g |
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 Metro Diner 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 Metro Diner fry in?
Metro Diner most likely fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, but the chain has not confirmed it. In detail: fries/griddles in vegetable and/or canola oil per customer allergy-guide reports (findmeglutenfree.com); exact blend not published by Metro Diner, so assumed soybean-leaning vegetable oil for the fried items (higher-PUFA-wins).
Does Metro Diner use seed oils?
Yes. Metro Diner most likely fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. The chain has not confirmed it. Its seed oil grade is D, about 10.0 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Metro Diner use beef tallow?
No. Metro Diner most likely fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow. The chain has not confirmed it.
Does Metro Diner use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Metro Diner most likely fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. The chain has not confirmed it. 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 Metro Diner?
Steak Tips (7.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Western Omelet (7.0 g) and Classic Burger (8.0 g).
Which Metro Diner item has the most seed oil?
Fried Chicken Plate, at about 22.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.