What oil does Swensons Drive-In fry in?
Swensons Drive-In fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend.
In detail: Soybean/vegetable oil (frying); soybean oil in Swen WHITE mayo sauce.
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Build my orderSwensons Drive-In at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil and vegetable oil blend |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | B (5.3 g average per item, 105 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes · Vegetable oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Swensons Drive-In
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 |
|---|---|
| Deluxe Chicken Nuggets 5pc | 4.9g |
| Cheeseburg | 6.4g |
| Hamburg | 7.0g |
| The Galley Girl Grilled Chicken | 7.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 7.3g |
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 Swensons Drive-In 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 Swensons Drive-In fry in?
Swensons Drive-In fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. In detail: Soybean/vegetable oil (frying); soybean oil in Swen WHITE mayo sauce.
Does Swensons Drive-In use seed oils?
Yes. Swensons Drive-In fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Its seed oil grade is B, about 5.3 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Swensons Drive-In use beef tallow?
No. Swensons Drive-In fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow.
Does Swensons Drive-In use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Swensons Drive-In 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 Swensons Drive-In?
Deluxe Chicken Nuggets 5pc (4.9 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Grilled Chicken Sandwich (7.3 g) and Hot Dog (8.7 g).
Which Swensons Drive-In item has the most seed oil?
B.L.T., at about 26.8 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.