Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen cooks with: soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 169 menu items we analyzed, it averages 12.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
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Safest Orders at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
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.
Cleanest full order: 6 oz. Fire Grilled Sirloin + Fresh Brewed Iced Tea, 1.1g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| 6 oz. Fire Grilled Sirloin | 1.1g |
| 8 oz. Fire Grilled Sirloin | 1.4g |
| Vegetable Plate | 2.0g |
| 7 oz. Filet | 2.0g |
| Top Sirloin Steak & Shrimp Combo (Grilled Shrimp) | 2.3g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Buffalo Chicken Wrapper | 59.5g |
| Beer-Battered Fish & Shrimp Platter | 51.6g |
| Cheddar's Queso Fries | 50.4g |
| Chicken Tenders & Shrimp Combo (Beer-Battered Shrimp) | 49.1g |
| Monte Cristo | 43.9g |
Every Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen item, ranked
All 169 items we have for Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Sweet Baby Carrots | 0.0g |
| Fresh Brewed Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Hand-Crafted Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Honey Hot Sauce | 0.0g |
| Country Gravy | 0.0g |
| Peach Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Hand-Crafted Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Sprite | 0.0g |
| Gallon Iced Tea (Raspberry) | 0.0g |
| Gallon Lemonade (Raspberry) | 0.0g |
| Fanta Orange | 0.0g |
| Gallon Iced Tea (Peach) | 0.0g |
| Gallon Iced Tea (Mango) | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola | 0.0g |
| Sweet Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Raspberry Hand-Crafted Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Barq's Root Beer | 0.0g |
| Gallon Iced Tea (Strawberry) | 0.0g |
| Raspberry Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Gallon Lemonade (Strawberry) | 0.0g |
| Coke Zero Sugar | 0.0g |
| Mango Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke | 0.0g |
| Diet Dr Pepper | 0.0g |
| Dr Pepper | 0.0g |
| Brown Gravy | 0.5g |
| Seasoned Rice | 0.8g |
| Southern Green Beans | 0.9g |
| 6 oz. Fire Grilled Sirloin | 1.1g |
| 8 oz. Fire Grilled Sirloin | 1.4g |
| Buttered Corn | 1.4g |
| Broccoli Cheese Casserole | 1.7g |
| Red Beans & Rice | 1.8g |
| Kids Grilled Chicken | 1.8g |
| Kids BBQ Chicken | 1.8g |
| Broccoli Cheese Soup | 2.0g |
| Vegetable Plate | 2.0g |
| 7 oz. Filet | 2.0g |
| Fresh Steamed Broccoli | 2.2g |
| Idaho Mashed Potatoes | 2.2g |
| Classic Cheesecake | 2.3g |
| Top Sirloin Steak & Shrimp Combo (Grilled Shrimp) | 2.3g |
| Key West Chicken & Shrimp (No Gluten) | 2.3g |
| House Salad | 2.4g |
| Key West Chicken & Shrimp | 2.7g |
| Baked Potato Soup (Cup) | 3.0g |
| 14 oz. Ribeye | 3.7g |
| Grilled White Fish (Lunch, Blackened) | 3.7g |
| Top Sirloin Steak & Shrimp Combo (Grilled Shrimp) (No Gluten) | 3.7g |
| Grilled White Fish (Lunch, Lemon Pepper) | 3.7g |
| Lemon Pepper Chicken | 4.0g |
| Blackened Salmon & Grilled Shrimp | 4.0g |
| Homemade Chicken Pot Pie | 4.1g |
| Loaded Baked Potato | 4.4g |
| 16 oz. Bone-In Ribeye | 4.4g |
| Grilled Pork Chops | 4.6g |
| Baked Potato Soup (Bowl) | 4.6g |
| Kids Grilled Cheese | 4.8g |
| Creamy Garlic Tilapia & Shrimp | 5.0g |
| Cajun Chicken Bowl | 5.1g |
| Grilled Salmon (5 oz.) | 5.4g |
| Bourbon-Glazed Salmon & Shrimp (5 oz.) | 5.7g |
| Grilled Salmon (Blackened, 5 oz.) | 5.8g |
| Classic Cheeseburger (No Gluten) | 5.8g |
| Grilled Salmon (Bourbon-Glazed, 5 oz.) | 5.8g |
| Grilled White Fish (Lemon Pepper) | 5.9g |
| Grilled White Fish (Blackened) | 5.9g |
| Blackened Salmon Salad | 6.0g |
| Kids Junior Burger | 6.2g |
| Kids Penne Pasta (Marinara) | 6.2g |
| Classic Burger (No Gluten) | 6.2g |
| Cheese & Bacon Mashed Potatoes | 6.3g |
| Kids Penne Pasta (Butter) | 6.4g |
| Loaded Baked Potato with Bacon | 6.4g |
| Veggie Philly | 6.8g |
| Grilled Chicken Pecan Salad | 7.0g |
| Cheddar's Club | 7.0g |
| Honey Butter Croissants | 7.4g |
| Freshly Made Coleslaw | 7.8g |
| Grilled Salmon (Blackened, 8 oz.) | 7.9g |
| Philly Cheesesteak | 8.1g |
| Grilled Salmon (Bourbon-Glazed, 8 oz.) | 8.3g |
| Grilled Salmon (8 oz.) | 8.4g |
| Kids Penne Pasta (Alfredo) | 8.5g |
| Smokehouse Burger (No Gluten) | 8.6g |
| Bourbon-Glazed Salmon & Shrimp (8 oz.) | 8.7g |
| Texas-Sized Nachos | 9.0g |
| Bacon Cheeseburger (No Gluten) | 9.4g |
| Fried Apple Pie | 9.5g |
| Family House Salad | 9.5g |
| Chocolate Lava Cake | 10.0g |
| Smokehouse Burger | 10.2g |
| Homestyle Meatloaf | 10.5g |
| Kids Penne Pasta (Alfredo with Chicken) | 10.5g |
| Garlic Herb Chicken | 10.6g |
| Classic Cheeseburger | 10.6g |
| Classic Burger | 10.9g |
| Maple Bacon Chicken Sandwich | 11.0g |
| Honey Mustard | 11.4g |
| Cheddar's Legendary Monster Cookie | 11.6g |
| Grilled Chicken Alfredo | 11.7g |
| Steak Tips (Seasoned Rice) | 11.8g |
| Kickin' Tenders | 12.0g |
| Hickory Smoked Baby Back Ribs (Half Rack) | 12.0g |
| Caesar Salad | 12.1g |
| Country Fried Chicken | 12.3g |
| Steak Tips (Mashed Potatoes) | 12.7g |
| Wisconsin Cheese Bites | 13.1g |
| French Fries | 13.2g |
| Kids Fried Shrimp | 13.2g |
| Homemade Ranch | 13.8g |
| Pasta with Alfredo | 14.0g |
| Cornmeal White Fish Platter | 14.0g |
| New Orleans Pasta | 14.1g |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 14.2g |
| Half Rack of Ribs & Shrimp Combo (Grilled Shrimp) | 14.9g |
| Half Rack of Ribs & Shrimp Combo (Grilled Shrimp) (No Gluten) | 14.9g |
| Top Sirloin Steak & Shrimp Combo (Beer-Battered Shrimp) | 16.3g |
| Cheese & Bacon French Fries | 16.4g |
| Grilled Shrimp Alfredo | 17.1g |
| Spasagna | 17.1g |
| Chunky Blue Cheese | 17.4g |
| Cajun Dipping Sauce | 17.4g |
| Crispy Chicken Tender Salad | 17.6g |
| Salmon Caesar Pasta Salad (No Gluten) | 17.7g |
| Top Sirloin Steak & Ribs Combo | 17.8g |
| Cheddar's Trio Sampler | 18.0g |
| Salmon Caesar Pasta Salad | 18.3g |
| Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad (No Gluten) | 19.2g |
| Chips & Homemade Queso | 19.3g |
| Dijon Chicken & Mushrooms | 20.1g |
| Chips & Homemade Queso with Seasoned Beef | 20.5g |
| Spinach Dip with Chips | 20.7g |
| Santa Fe Spinach Dip | 20.7g |
| Kids Chicken Tenders | 23.6g |
| Full Rack Baby Back Ribs | 23.7g |
| Chicken Club Sandwich | 24.0g |
| Country Fried Chicken (Double) | 24.9g |
| Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad | 25.3g |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 25.4g |
| Fried Shrimp Platter | 25.5g |
| Hot Fudge Cake Sundae | 25.7g |
| Carrot Cake | 25.8g |
| Beer-Battered Shrimp Platter | 26.4g |
| Half Rack of Ribs & Shrimp Combo (Beer-Battered Shrimp) | 26.8g |
| Fish and Chips (Weekday Lunch) | 27.6g |
| Classic Chicken Sandwich | 27.9g |
| Buffalo Chicken Sandwich | 28.0g |
| Onion Ring Tower | 29.8g |
| Homemade Onion Rings | 29.8g |
| Country Fried Steak | 29.8g |
| Top Sirloin Steak & Chicken Tenders Combo | 30.9g |
| Chicken Tenders & Shrimp Combo (Grilled Shrimp) | 32.0g |
| Buffalo Beer-Battered Fried Shrimp | 33.3g |
| Chicken Tenders (basket) | 38.4g |
| Fish & Chips | 38.4g |
| Chicken Tender Platter | 38.4g |
| Buffalo Chicken Tenders | 40.3g |
| Honey Hot Chicken Tender Platter | 40.9g |
| Ribs & Chicken Tenders Combo | 42.2g |
| Grilled Buffalo Chicken Wrapper | 42.5g |
| Monte Cristo | 43.9g |
| Chicken Tenders & Shrimp Combo (Beer-Battered Shrimp) | 49.1g |
| Cheddar's Queso Fries | 50.4g |
| Beer-Battered Fish & Shrimp Platter | 51.6g |
| Buffalo Chicken Wrapper | 59.5g |
Frequently asked
Does Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen cooks with: soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 169 menu items we analyzed, it averages 12.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme 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.
Does Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen cooks with soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen cooks with soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen?
Vegetable Plate is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen?
Buffalo Chicken Wrapper is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, at an estimated 59.5g 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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