Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen cooks with: soybean/vegetable oil (frying); butter on rolls. Across the 108 menu items we analyzed, it averages 13.9g 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 |
|---|---|
| Sweet Baby Carrots | 0.0g |
| 6 oz. Fire Grilled Sirloin | 1.1g |
| 8 oz. Fire Grilled Sirloin | 1.4g |
| Vegetable Plate | 2.0g |
| 7 oz. Filet | 2.0g |
What 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 108 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 |
| Hand-Crafted Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Fresh Brewed Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Country Gravy | 0.0g |
| BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Honey Hot Sauce | 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 |
| Kids Grilled Chicken | 1.8g |
| Red Beans & Rice | 1.8g |
| Vegetable Plate | 2.0g |
| Broccoli Cheese Soup | 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 |
| House Salad | 2.4g |
| Key West Chicken & Shrimp | 2.7g |
| Baked Potato Soup (Cup) | 3.0g |
| 14 oz. Ribeye | 3.7g |
| Lemon Pepper Chicken | 4.0g |
| Blackened Salmon & Grilled Shrimp | 4.0g |
| Homemade Chicken Pot Pie | 4.1g |
| Loaded Baked Potato | 4.4g |
| Grilled Pork Chops | 4.6g |
| Baked Potato Soup (Bowl) | 4.6g |
| Kids Grilled Cheese | 4.8g |
| Creamy Garlic Tilapia & Shrimp | 5.0g |
| Grilled Salmon (5 oz.) | 5.4g |
| Bourbon-Glazed Salmon & Shrimp (5 oz.) | 5.7g |
| Blackened Salmon Salad | 6.0g |
| Kids Junior Burger | 6.2g |
| Kids Penne Pasta (Marinara) | 6.2g |
| Cheese & Bacon Mashed Potatoes | 6.3g |
| Kids Penne Pasta (Butter) | 6.4g |
| Grilled Chicken Pecan Salad | 7.0g |
| Cheddar's Club | 7.0g |
| Honey Butter Croissants | 7.4g |
| Freshly Made Coleslaw | 7.8g |
| Philly Cheesesteak | 8.1g |
| Grilled Salmon (8 oz.) | 8.4g |
| Kids Penne Pasta (Alfredo) | 8.5g |
| Bourbon-Glazed Salmon & Shrimp (8 oz.) | 8.7g |
| Texas-Sized Nachos | 9.0g |
| Fried Apple Pie | 9.5g |
| Chocolate Lava Cake | 10.0g |
| Smokehouse Burger | 10.2g |
| Homestyle Meatloaf | 10.5g |
| 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 |
| Hickory Smoked Baby Back Ribs (Half Rack) | 12.0g |
| Kickin' Tenders | 12.0g |
| Caesar Salad | 12.1g |
| Country Fried Chicken | 12.3g |
| 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 |
| Top Sirloin Steak & Shrimp Combo (Beer-Battered Shrimp) | 16.3g |
| Cheese & Bacon French Fries | 16.4g |
| Grilled Shrimp Alfredo | 17.1g |
| Chunky Blue Cheese | 17.4g |
| Cajun Dipping Sauce | 17.4g |
| Crispy Chicken Tender Salad | 17.6g |
| Cheddar's Trio Sampler | 18.0g |
| Chips & Homemade Queso | 19.3g |
| Dijon Chicken & Mushrooms | 20.1g |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Classic Chicken Sandwich | 27.9g |
| Buffalo Chicken Sandwich | 28.0g |
| Onion Ring Tower | 29.8g |
| Country Fried Steak | 29.8g |
| Homemade Onion Rings | 29.8g |
| Chicken Tenders & Shrimp Combo (Grilled Shrimp) | 32.0g |
| Chicken Tenders (basket) | 38.4g |
| Fish & Chips | 38.4g |
| Chicken Tender Platter | 38.4g |
| Buffalo Chicken Tenders | 40.3g |
| Ribs & Chicken Tenders Combo | 42.2g |
| 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/vegetable oil (frying); butter on rolls. Across the 108 menu items we analyzed, it averages 13.9g 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/vegetable oil (frying); butter on rolls, 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/vegetable oil (frying); butter on rolls, 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?
Sweet Baby Carrots is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, at an estimated 0.0g 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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