Denny's Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Seasonal Fruit | 0.0g PUFA |
| 2 Eggs (any style) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Fresh Sauteed Broccoli | 1.0g PUFA |
| Bacon (4 strips) | 2.0g PUFA |
| Whipped Mashed Potatoes | 2.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 20.0g PUFA |
| Country-Fried Steak & Eggs | 18.0g PUFA |
| Country-Fried Steak Dinner | 18.0g PUFA |
| Premium Chicken Tenders (4) | 16.0g PUFA |
| Onion Rings | 16.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Denny's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Denny's cooks with: Fryer oil is a soybean/canola/cottonseed vegetable blend; griddles are seasoned with the same fryer oil, so griddled items run high.. Across the 45 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Denny's cook with?
Our research indicates: Fryer oil is a soybean/canola/cottonseed vegetable blend; griddles are seasoned with the same fryer oil, so griddled items run high.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Denny's?
Seasonal Fruit is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Denny's, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Denny's?
Crispy Chicken Sandwich is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Denny's, at an estimated 20.0g 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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