What oil does Yocco's fry in?
Yocco's most likely fries in sunflower oil, but the chain has not confirmed it.
In detail: Sunflower oil, from the restaurant's own printed menu: "We fry in 100% Sunflower Oil." Yocco's ("The Hot Dog King", about 5 Lehigh Valley, PA locations since 1922) deep-fries its crinkle-cut fries, Mrs. T's pierogies, beer-battered onion rings, crispy chicken and Atlantic cod in it. The menu does not say whether it is regular (high-linoleic) or high-oleic sunflower, so it is scored as regular sunflower, the higher-PUFA end. The signature hot dogs (Hatfield beef and pork, cooked well done), cheesesteaks and burgers come off the grill. Yocco's publishes no nutrition panel, so every value for this restaurant is an estimate.
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Build my orderYocco's at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Sunflower oil (estimated) |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | B (4.2 g average per item, 66 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Sunflower oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Yocco'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 |
|---|---|
| Hamburger | 2.0g |
| Cheese Burger | 2.3g |
| Grilled Breast | 2.5g |
| Steak Sandwich | 3.0g |
| Mushroom "Love" Hamburger | 3.0g |
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 Yocco'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 Yocco's fry in?
Yocco's most likely fries in sunflower oil, but the chain has not confirmed it. In detail: Sunflower oil, from the restaurant's own printed menu: "We fry in 100% Sunflower Oil." Yocco's ("The Hot Dog King", about 5 Lehigh Valley, PA locations since 1922) deep-fries its crinkle-cut fries, Mrs. T's pierogies, beer-battered onion rings, crispy chicken and Atlantic cod in it. The menu does not say whether it is regular (high-linoleic) or high-oleic sunflower, so it is scored as regular sunflower, the higher-PUFA end. The signature hot dogs (Hatfield beef and pork, cooked well done), cheesesteaks and burgers come off the grill. Yocco's publishes no nutrition panel, so every value for this restaurant is an estimate.
Does Yocco's use seed oils?
Yes. Yocco's most likely fries in sunflower oil. The chain has not confirmed it. Its seed oil grade is B, about 4.2 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Yocco's use beef tallow?
No. Yocco's most likely fries in sunflower oil, not beef tallow. The chain has not confirmed it.
Does Yocco's use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Yocco's most likely fries in sunflower oil. 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 Yocco's?
Cheese Burger (2.3 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Steak Sandwich (3.0 g) and Mushroom "Love" Cheese Burger (3.3 g).
Which Yocco's item has the most seed oil?
Doggie Pac (12 uncooked dogs, buns and fixings), at about 40.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.