Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Steamed Broccoli | 1.0g PUFA |
| Seasoned Rice | 3.0g PUFA |
| Honey Butter Croissant | 5.0g PUFA |
| House Salad | 5.0g PUFA |
| Loaded Potato Soup | 7.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Fish & Chips | 38.0g PUFA |
| Buffalo Chicken Tenders | 36.0g PUFA |
| Chicken Tenders (basket) | 32.0g PUFA |
| Fried Shrimp Platter | 30.0g PUFA |
| Onion Ring Tower | 28.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen cooks with: soybean/vegetable oil (frying); butter on rolls. Across the 23 menu items we analyzed, it averages 17.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean/vegetable oil (frying); butter on rolls. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen?
Steamed Broccoli is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen?
Fish & Chips is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, at an estimated 38.0g 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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