Cheesecake Factory Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Cheesecake Factory cooks with: Soybean/canola blend (soybean-dominant); used for deep-frying, sautéing, and pan sauces. PUFA fraction ~0.55 on unsaturated fat.. Across the 204 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
Safest Orders at Cheesecake Factory
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: Farm Fresh Eggs + Iced Tea, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Bowl of Fresh Strawberries | 0.0g |
| Tiramisu | 2.0g |
| Farm Fresh Eggs | 2.0g |
| Peach Perfect with Raspberry Drizzle | 2.0g |
| Grilled Asparagus | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at Cheesecake Factory
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fish & Chips | 26.0g |
| Orange Chicken | 24.0g |
| Spicy Cashew Chicken | 24.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Costoletta | 23.0g |
| Chicken Bellagio | 22.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Cheesecake Factory use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Cheesecake Factory cooks with: Soybean/canola blend (soybean-dominant); used for deep-frying, sautéing, and pan sauces. PUFA fraction ~0.55 on unsaturated fat.. Across the 204 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Cheesecake Factory cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean/canola blend (soybean-dominant); used for deep-frying, sautéing, and pan sauces. PUFA fraction ~0.55 on unsaturated fat.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Cheesecake Factory use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Cheesecake Factory cooks with Soybean/canola blend (soybean-dominant); used for deep-frying, sautéing, and pan sauces. PUFA fraction ~0.55 on unsaturated fat., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Cheesecake Factory seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Cheesecake Factory cooks with Soybean/canola blend (soybean-dominant); used for deep-frying, sautéing, and pan sauces. PUFA fraction ~0.55 on unsaturated fat., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Cheesecake Factory?
Bowl of Fresh Strawberries is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Cheesecake Factory, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Cheesecake Factory?
Fish & Chips is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Cheesecake Factory, at an estimated 26.0g 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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See where Cheesecake Factory lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch. Wondering about a specific dish instead? The Is It Seed Oil food guide answers it for 200+ everyday foods, and the distributor oils page covers what independent restaurants fry in.