Applebee's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Applebee's cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 194 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Applebee'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 |
|---|---|
| 6 oz. Top Sirloin | 0.4g |
| 8 oz. Top Sirloin | 0.5g |
| Grilled Chicken Breast | 0.9g |
| French Onion Soup | 1.2g |
| 12 oz. Ribeye | 1.4g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Applebee's
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Oriental Chicken Salad | 60.2g |
| The Classic Combo | 56.6g |
| Grilled Oriental Chicken Salad | 51.6g |
| Brew Pub Loaded Waffle Fries | 51.1g |
| Loaded Potato Waves | 45.7g |
Around the world: Applebee's
Quesadilla Burger has 12.0g of PUFA in the United Arab Emirates but 25.5g in the US. Same chain. Why not here?
We have Applebee's in 3 countries. Here is what it cooks with in each one, and how the same menu items compare.
| Country | Cooks with | Mozzarella Sticks | Spinach & Artichoke Dip | Fiesta Lime Chicken | Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad | Quesadilla Burger | Bourbon Street Steak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. (this page) | soybean oil | 13.4g | 12.0g | 30.7g | 30.3g | 25.5g | 21.4g |
| Mexico | Not disclosed | 24.6g | 19.3g | 21.3g | 17.0g | n/a | 9.0g |
| United Arab Emirates | Not disclosed | 7.0g | 16.0g | n/a | n/a | 12.0g | n/a |
Items are matched by name, so portions and recipes can differ between countries. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item. Oil notes are as each country's chain discloses them.
Every Applebee's item, ranked
All 194 items we have for Applebee's, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Honey BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Mango Iced Tea (To Go) | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Blue Tropical Smoothie Swirl | 0.0g |
| Peach Iced Tea (Dine-In) | 0.0g |
| Fresh Brewed Coffee | 0.0g |
| Blackberry Lemonade (To Go) | 0.0g |
| Kiwi Iced Tea (To Go) | 0.0g |
| Passion Fruit Iced Tea (Dine-In) | 0.0g |
| Red Bull Coconut Berry | 0.0g |
| Mocktail On The Beach | 0.0g |
| Fresh Brewed Decaf Coffee | 0.0g |
| Blue Raspberry Lemonade (Dine-In) | 0.0g |
| Peach Lemonade (Dine-In) | 0.0g |
| Passion Fruit Lemonade (Dine-In) | 0.0g |
| Peach Iced Tea (To Go) | 0.0g |
| Raspberry Iced Tea (Dine-In) | 0.0g |
| Red Bull Red Edition Watermelon | 0.0g |
| Red Bull Yellow Edition Tropical | 0.0g |
| Red Bull | 0.0g |
| Mango Lemonade (To Go) | 0.0g |
| Dragon Fruit Lemonade (Dine-In) | 0.0g |
| Passion Fruit Lemonade (To Go) | 0.0g |
| Blackberry Iced Tea (To Go) | 0.0g |
| Prickly Pear Lemonade (To Go) | 0.0g |
| Dragon Fruit Iced Tea (To Go) | 0.0g |
| Brewed Hot Tea | 0.0g |
| Prickly Pear Iced Tea (Dine-In) | 0.0g |
| Brewed Sweet Iced Tea (Dine-In) | 0.0g |
| Blackberry Lemonade (Dine-In) | 0.0g |
| Blue Raspberry Lemonade (To Go) | 0.0g |
| Brewed Sweet Iced Tea (To Go) | 0.0g |
| Mango Smoothie | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Mango Smoothie Swirl | 0.0g |
| Kiwi Lemonade (To Go) | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Iced Tea (To Go) | 0.0g |
| Brewed Iced Tea (To Go) | 0.0g |
| Blackberry Iced Tea (Dine-In) | 0.0g |
| Passion Fruit Iced Tea (To Go) | 0.0g |
| Dragon Fruit Iced Tea (Dine-In) | 0.0g |
| Prickly Pear Iced Tea (To Go) | 0.0g |
| Perrier Sparkling Water | 0.0g |
| Kiwi Lemonade (Dine-In) | 0.0g |
| Raspberry Lemonade (Dine-In) | 0.0g |
| Prickly Pear Lemonade (Dine-In) | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Iced Tea (Dine-In) | 0.0g |
| Bottled Water | 0.0g |
| Mango Lemonade (Dine-In) | 0.0g |
| Peach Lemonade (To Go) | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Lemonade (Dine-In) | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Lemonade (To Go) | 0.0g |
| Dragon Fruit Lemonade (To Go) | 0.0g |
| Raspberry Iced Tea (To Go) | 0.0g |
| Raspberry Lemonade (To Go) | 0.0g |
| Kiwi Iced Tea (Dine-In) | 0.0g |
| Mango Iced Tea (Dine-In) | 0.0g |
| Brewed Iced Tea (Dine-In) | 0.0g |
| Red Bull Sugar Free | 0.0g |
| 6 oz. Top Sirloin | 0.4g |
| Seasoned Broccoli | 0.4g |
| 8 oz. Top Sirloin | 0.5g |
| Sweet Asian Chile Sauce | 0.8g |
| Grilled Chicken Breast | 0.9g |
| Homestyle Cheezy Broccoli | 0.9g |
| French Onion Soup | 1.2g |
| 12 oz. Ribeye | 1.4g |
| Burger Patty Only (No Bun) | 1.6g |
| Shrimp N Parmesan Sirloin | 1.9g |
| House Side Salad | 1.9g |
| Chocolate Shake | 1.9g |
| Strawberry Shake | 1.9g |
| Vanilla Shake | 1.9g |
| Kids Macaroni & Cheese | 2.0g |
| Strawberry Colada Smoothie Swirl | 2.0g |
| Not-A-Colada | 2.0g |
| Brownie Bite | 2.3g |
| Kids Grilled Chicken Alfredo | 2.3g |
| Tomato Basil Soup | 2.4g |
| 4-Cheese Mac & Cheese (Side) | 2.5g |
| Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad | 2.8g |
| Oreo Cookie Shake | 2.9g |
| Kids Garlic Mashed Potatoes | 3.0g |
| Classic Hot Buffalo | 3.2g |
| Breadstick | 3.6g |
| Kids Classic Cheeseburger | 3.9g |
| Cinnabon Mini Swirls | 4.0g |
| Kids Chicken Taco | 4.0g |
| Blackened Cajun Salmon | 4.2g |
| Kids Corn Dog | 4.3g |
| Baked Potato | 4.6g |
| Classic Burger | 4.7g |
| Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs (Half Rack) | 4.8g |
| Signature Coleslaw | 4.8g |
| Kids Chicken Quesadilla | 4.8g |
| Bacon Cheddar Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Chicken Tortilla Soup | 5.0g |
| Kids Mozzarella Sticks | 5.1g |
| Classic Cheeseburger | 5.9g |
| Neighborhood Burger | 6.0g |
| Southwest Chicken Bowl | 6.0g |
| Loaded Baked Potato | 6.1g |
| Triple Chocolate Meltdown | 6.3g |
| California Grilled Chicken Salad | 6.3g |
| Garlic Mashed Potatoes | 6.6g |
| Neighborhood Nachos Chipotle Lime Chicken | 7.0g |
| Impossible Cheeseburger | 7.0g |
| Tex-Mex Shrimp Bowl | 7.0g |
| Buttery Fire-Roasted Corn | 7.0g |
| Garlicky Green Beans | 7.2g |
| Classic Bone-In Wings | 7.5g |
| Loaded Garlic Mashed Potatoes | 7.5g |
| Neighborhood Nachos with Beef | 8.0g |
| Whole Lotta Bacon Burger | 8.0g |
| Kids Cheesy Pizza | 8.0g |
| Chicken Parmesan Fettucine | 8.1g |
| Blackened Shrimp & Andouille Sausage Penne | 8.3g |
| Classic Blackened Shrimp Alfredo | 8.5g |
| Bourbon Street Chicken & Andouille Sausage Penne | 8.6g |
| Caesar Side Salad | 9.1g |
| Applebee's Riblets Plate | 9.2g |
| Three-Cheese Chicken Penne | 9.2g |
| Kids Chicken Tenders | 9.2g |
| Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs (Full Rack) | 9.7g |
| Classic Broccoli Chicken Alfredo | 9.7g |
| Kids Grilled Cheese | 9.9g |
| Classic Fries | 10.8g |
| Sizzlin' Butter Pecan Blondie | 11.3g |
| Spinach & Artichoke Dip | 12.0g |
| Ranch Dressing | 12.0g |
| Sizzlin' Caramel Apple Pie | 12.1g |
| Bleu Cheese Dressing | 12.3g |
| Classic Bacon Cheeseburger | 13.0g |
| Bacon Cheddar Chicken Sandwich (Crispy) | 13.0g |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 13.4g |
| Double Crunch Shrimp | 13.8g |
| Riblets Platter | 13.9g |
| Chicken Wonton Tacos | 14.2g |
| The Prime Rib Dipper | 14.2g |
| Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp | 15.2g |
| Grilled Chicken Balsamic Berry Salad | 15.5g |
| Garlic Sirloin Steak Skillet (6 oz) | 15.8g |
| Garlic Sirloin Steak Skillet (8 oz) | 15.9g |
| Boneless Wings | 16.5g |
| Waffle Fries | 17.4g |
| Sweet & Spicy Chicken Sandwich | 17.6g |
| Basket Fries | 18.0g |
| Onion Rings | 18.0g |
| Chicken Quesadilla | 18.4g |
| Spicy Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 18.7g |
| Bacon Ranch Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 18.8g |
| Bacon Cheeseburger Wonton Tacos | 18.8g |
| White Queso Dip & Chips | 18.9g |
| Four-Cheese Mac & Cheese with Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders | 19.6g |
| Cheesy Chicken Skillet | 20.0g |
| Whiskey Bacon Burger | 20.1g |
| Breadsticks with Alfredo Sauce | 20.4g |
| Brew Pub Pretzels & Beer Cheese Dip | 20.7g |
| Chicken Fajita Rollup | 21.3g |
| Bourbon Street Steak | 21.4g |
| Chicken & Shrimp Scampi Skillet | 21.8g |
| Lemon Parmesan Chicken | 22.6g |
| Bacon Ranch Chicken Sandwich (Crispy) | 23.6g |
| Spicy Honey Mustard Chicken Sandwich (Crispy) | 23.9g |
| Chicken Tenders Basket | 24.0g |
| Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs | 24.2g |
| Chicken Tenders Plate | 24.2g |
| Neighborhood Nachos (Chicken) | 25.0g |
| Quesadilla Burger | 25.5g |
| Clubhouse Grille | 27.3g |
| Basket Waffle Fries | 28.2g |
| Bourbon Street Mushroom Swiss Burger | 28.3g |
| Grilled Chicken Tender Salad | 28.8g |
| Blackened Shrimp Caesar Salad | 29.1g |
| Hot Honey Glazed Chicken & Bacon Skillet | 29.4g |
| Chicken Tenders Platter | 30.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad | 30.3g |
| Fiesta Lime Chicken | 30.7g |
| Sesame Salmon Bowl | 32.4g |
| Crispy Pickle Fries | 32.4g |
| Grilled Cheese Cheeseburger | 32.6g |
| O-M-Cheese-adilla Burger | 34.8g |
| Crunchy Onion Rings | 36.0g |
| O-M-Cheese Chicken Nachos | 39.8g |
| Ultimate Breakfast Burger | 40.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Tender Salad | 40.1g |
| Hand-Battered Fish & Chips | 40.8g |
| O-M-Cheese Burger | 41.0g |
| O-M-Cheese Beef Nachos | 41.9g |
| Quesadilla Chicken Salad | 42.5g |
| Loaded Potato Waves | 45.7g |
| Brew Pub Loaded Waffle Fries | 51.1g |
| Grilled Oriental Chicken Salad | 51.6g |
| The Classic Combo | 56.6g |
| Oriental Chicken Salad | 60.2g |
Fry Oil History at Applebee's
Cooking in zero trans fat soybean oil blend since May 2007.
By mid May 2007 Applebee's had converted frying oil at more than 1,800 US restaurants to a soybean oil blend with no trans fat. Pan and grill oils were set to follow within weeks. Source
Every documented oil switch across the industry lives on the Oil History timeline.
Frequently asked
Does Applebee's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Applebee's cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 194 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Applebee's cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean oil (confirmed in Applebee's allergen/ingredient disclosures). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Applebee's use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Applebee's cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Applebee's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Applebee's cooks with soybean oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Applebee's?
Burger Patty Only (No Bun) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Applebee's, at an estimated 1.6g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Applebee's?
Oriental Chicken Salad is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Applebee's, at an estimated 60.2g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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