What oil does Wawa fry in?
Wawa fries in soybean oil.
In detail: Soybean oil (frying, mayo); canola oil blend on grill items.
Ordering at Wawa? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderWawa at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | B (4.8 g average per item, 660 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Wawa
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 |
|---|---|
| Egg & Cheese Breakfast Snack & Go Wrap | 1.4g |
| Bagel with Cream Cheese | 2.0g |
| Spicy Cheesy Chicken Taco | 2.0g |
| Honey Hot Chicken Snack & Go Wrap | 2.7g |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Snack & Go Wrap | 2.8g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your Wawa order
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 Wawa 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 Wawa fry in?
Wawa fries in soybean oil. In detail: Soybean oil (frying, mayo); canola oil blend on grill items.
Does Wawa use seed oils?
Yes. Wawa fries in soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is B, about 4.8 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Wawa use beef tallow?
No. Wawa fries in soybean oil, not beef tallow.
Does Wawa use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Wawa fries in soybean oil. 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 Wawa?
Spicy Cheesy Chicken Taco (2.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Veggie Shorti Hoagie (3.0 g) and Egg White Veggie Breakfast Bowl (3.0 g).
Which Wawa item has the most seed oil?
White Pizza (16-Inch), at about 36.6 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.