California Fish Grill Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Steamed Broccoli | 0.0g PUFA |
| Cocktail Sauce | 0.0g PUFA |
| Rice Pilaf | 1.0g PUFA |
| Black Beans | 1.0g PUFA |
| Corn Tortillas (2) | 1.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Fish & Chips (3-piece battered) | 16.0g PUFA |
| Battered Fried Cod (3-piece) | 14.0g PUFA |
| Fish Taco (Battered Cod) | 10.0g PUFA |
| French Fries | 10.0g PUFA |
| Cajun Shrimp Taco Combo (2 tacos) | 9.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does California Fish Grill use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, California Fish Grill cooks with: soybean/canola blend (frying); grilled items natural omega-3 PUFA. Across the 23 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does California Fish Grill cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean/canola blend (frying); grilled items natural omega-3 PUFA. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at California Fish Grill?
Steamed Broccoli is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at California Fish Grill, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at California Fish Grill?
Fish & Chips (3-piece battered) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at California Fish Grill, at an estimated 16.0g 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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