Arctic Circle Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Arctic Circle cooks with: Soybean oil (frying); fry sauce = mayo (soybean oil) + ketchup. Across the 87 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Arctic Circle
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 |
|---|---|
| Burger Patty Only (No Bun) | 0.3g |
| Waffle Cone | 0.5g |
| Black Angus Cheeseburger | 3.0g |
| Pancakes (3 pc) | 4.0g |
| Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger | 4.0g |
What to Avoid at Arctic Circle
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Onion Rings (large) | 32.9g |
| Bag of 5 Burgers | 22.5g |
| Cheese Curds (Large) | 21.8g |
| Chicken Rings (15 pc) | 20.9g |
| Crispy Chicken Breast Sandwich | 19.9g |
Every Arctic Circle item, ranked
All 87 items we have for Arctic Circle, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Side Salad | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Flavor Burst Cone | 0.3g |
| Burger Patty Only (No Bun) | 0.3g |
| Ice Cream Cone | 0.4g |
| Sundae | 0.4g |
| Waffle Cone | 0.5g |
| Vanilla Shake (Small) | 0.6g |
| Strawberry Shake (Small) | 0.6g |
| Chocolate Shake (Small) | 0.7g |
| Caramel Shake (Small) | 0.7g |
| Strawberry Shake (Medium) | 0.9g |
| Caramel Shake (Medium) | 0.9g |
| Vanilla Shake (Medium) | 0.9g |
| Chocolate Shake (Medium) | 1.0g |
| Butterfinger Shake (Small) | 1.1g |
| Strawberry Shake (Large) | 1.2g |
| Caramel Shake (Large) | 1.2g |
| Vanilla Shake (Large) | 1.2g |
| Chocolate Shake (Large) | 1.3g |
| Butterfinger Shake (Medium) | 1.7g |
| Butterfinger Shake (Large) | 2.2g |
| Cookie Dough Shake (Small) | 2.4g |
| Oreo Shake (Small) | 2.6g |
| Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Shake (Medium) | 3.0g |
| Black Angus Cheeseburger | 3.0g |
| Kids Grilled Cheese | 3.0g |
| Fries - Small | 3.5g |
| Cookie Dough Shake (Medium) | 3.5g |
| Pancakes (3 pc) | 4.0g |
| Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger | 4.0g |
| Black Angus Mushroom n Swiss Burger | 4.0g |
| Oreo Shake (Medium) | 4.0g |
| Oreo Shake (Large) | 4.0g |
| Black Angus Quarter Pound n Cheddar | 4.4g |
| Fry Sauce | 4.5g |
| Black Angus Hamburger | 4.8g |
| Cookie Dough Shake (Large) | 4.8g |
| Breakfast Sandwich (egg & cheese) | 5.0g |
| Black Angus Pastrami n Swiss Burger | 5.0g |
| Black Angus Double Cheeseburger | 5.0g |
| Black Angus Bacon n Cheddar Burger | 5.0g |
| Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Sandwich | 5.1g |
| Corn Dog | 5.1g |
| Regular Fries | 5.2g |
| Breakfast Burrito | 5.2g |
| Fries - Medium | 5.2g |
| Kids Cheeseburger Meal | 5.8g |
| Junior Burger | 6.0g |
| Black Angus Ranch Burger n Cheddar | 6.0g |
| Mini Corn Dogs (5 pc) | 6.5g |
| Two Black Angus Cheeseburgers | 6.7g |
| Chicken Rings (5 pc) | 6.9g |
| Kids Hamburger Meal | 7.0g |
| Kids Corn Dog Meal | 7.2g |
| Fries - Large | 7.5g |
| Kids Mini Corn Dogs Meal | 8.1g |
| Kids Chicken Rings Meal | 8.9g |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 9.0g |
| Fish Sandwich | 9.6g |
| Halibut Sandwich | 9.6g |
| Southwest Chicken Salad | 9.7g |
| 5 pc Shrimp n Fries | 9.9g |
| 1/3 lb Hamburger | 10.0g |
| Bacon Cheeseburger (regular) | 10.0g |
| Cheese Curds (Regular) | 10.9g |
| AC Burger | 11.0g |
| Sweet Potato Fries | 11.0g |
| 1 pc Halibut 3 pc Shrimp n Fries | 11.6g |
| Country Chicken Sandwich | 11.9g |
| 1/3 lb Cheeseburger | 12.0g |
| 2 Pc. Halibut N' Fries | 13.3g |
| Chicken Rings (10 pc) | 13.9g |
| 1/3 lb Bacon Cheeseburger | 14.0g |
| Double Cheeseburger | 14.0g |
| Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 14.0g |
| Tater Tots | 15.1g |
| 3 Pc. Halibut N' Fries | 16.1g |
| Sweet Spanish Onion Rings | 16.2g |
| Chicken Tenders n Fries (3 pc) | 17.6g |
| Original Taco Salad | 18.4g |
| Chicken Strip Basket (5 pc) | 19.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Breast Sandwich | 19.9g |
| Chicken Rings (15 pc) | 20.9g |
| Cheese Curds (Large) | 21.8g |
| Bag of 5 Burgers | 22.5g |
| Onion Rings (large) | 32.9g |
Frequently asked
Does Arctic Circle use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Arctic Circle cooks with: Soybean oil (frying); fry sauce = mayo (soybean oil) + ketchup. Across the 87 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Arctic Circle cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean oil (frying); fry sauce = mayo (soybean oil) + ketchup. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Arctic Circle use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Arctic Circle cooks with Soybean oil (frying); fry sauce = mayo (soybean oil) + ketchup, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Arctic Circle seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Arctic Circle cooks with Soybean oil (frying); fry sauce = mayo (soybean oil) + ketchup, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Arctic Circle?
Burger Patty Only (No Bun) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Arctic Circle, at an estimated 0.3g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Arctic Circle?
Onion Rings (large) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Arctic Circle, at an estimated 32.9g 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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