Black Bear Diner Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Mashed Potatoes & Gravy | 4.0g PUFA |
| Coleslaw | 7.0g PUFA |
| Grilled Chicken Dinner | 8.0g PUFA |
| Bear Claw Sundae | 8.0g PUFA |
| Slice of Pie | 9.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry (fried cod) | 60.0g PUFA |
| Fish Fry Friday (full order) | 60.0g PUFA |
| Fish & Chips (fried cod) | 47.0g PUFA |
| Onion Rings | 41.0g PUFA |
| Country Fried Steak & Eggs | 31.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Black Bear Diner use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Black Bear Diner cooks with: soybean oil / liquid margarine (griddle & fryer) — confirmed consistent with official nutrition PDF fat profiles; no explicit oil disclosure found on allergen pages but PUFA ratios match soybean oil fraction throughout. Across the 30 menu items we analyzed, it averages 23.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Black Bear Diner cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean oil / liquid margarine (griddle & fryer) — confirmed consistent with official nutrition PDF fat profiles; no explicit oil disclosure found on allergen pages but PUFA ratios match soybean oil fraction throughout. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Black Bear Diner?
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Black Bear Diner, at an estimated 4.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Black Bear Diner?
All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry (fried cod) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Black Bear Diner, at an estimated 60.0g 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. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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