Glory Days Grill Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Glory Days Grill cooks with: Beef tallow per the chain ('fried in a shared fryer with beef tallow', glorydaysgrill.com/nutrition). But the fries may use separate gluten-free fryers, and the chain's own Seasoned Fries panel (31 g fat, 4 g saturated, 0 mg cholesterol) carries no tallow, so fries are scored as vegetable oil until the chain confirms. Other fried items use tallow.. Across the 100 menu items we analyzed, it averages 18.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
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Safest Orders at Glory Days Grill
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: Boneless Wings, 12 + Fresh Vegetables, 2.2g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Boneless Wings, 12 | 2.2g |
| Yeast Rolls, 2 | 2.2g |
| Boston Clam Chowdah (Cup) | 2.4g |
| Boston Clam Chowdah (Bowl) | 2.9g |
| House Salad | 3.5g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Glory Days Grill
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fire Grilled Wings, 25 | 124.6g |
| Fire Grilled Wings, 15 | 75.4g |
| Cheese Fries | 52.2g |
| Ranchero Wrap | 47.5g |
| Crave-A-Bowl with Grilled Chicken | 47.0g |
Every Glory Days Grill item, ranked
All 100 items we have for Glory Days Grill, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Peach Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| IBC Root Beer | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke | 0.0g |
| GDG Bottled Water | 0.0g |
| Raspberry Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Glory Days Arnold Palmer | 0.0g |
| Sprite | 0.0g |
| Signature Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Coffee | 0.0g |
| Coke Zero | 0.0g |
| Coke | 0.0g |
| Acai Blueberry Pomegranate XXX Vitamin Water | 0.0g |
| Hot Tea | 0.0g |
| Dr Pepper | 0.0g |
| Hot Chocolate | 0.1g |
| Mashed Potatoes | 0.6g |
| Kids Sundae | 0.6g |
| Sweet Potato Fries | 1.3g |
| Boneless Wings, 12 | 2.2g |
| Yeast Rolls, 2 | 2.2g |
| Boston Clam Chowdah (Cup) | 2.4g |
| Boston Clam Chowdah (Bowl) | 2.9g |
| House Salad | 3.5g |
| Loaded Baked Potato | 3.7g |
| Grilled Fish Soft Tacos | 4.0g |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 4.8g |
| Mac 'N Cheese | 6.5g |
| Kids Boneless Wings | 7.0g |
| Glory Day's Monte Cristo | 7.2g |
| Kids Fried Chicken Tenders | 9.1g |
| Grilled Salmon Caesar Salad | 10.0g |
| Fried Shrimp Soft Tacos | 10.0g |
| Maryland Crab Cake Sandwich | 10.0g |
| Onion Rings | 10.1g |
| Strawberry Salmon Salad | 10.2g |
| Dry Rubbed Wings, 6 | 10.5g |
| Traditional Wings, 6 | 10.6g |
| Grilled Salmon | 10.8g |
| Bourbon Butter Cake | 11.2g |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 11.8g |
| Molten Lava Cake | 12.1g |
| Grilled Chicken Dinner | 12.2g |
| Kids Macaroni and Cheese | 12.9g |
| Burger Blue | 13.0g |
| Kids Cheeseburger Sliders | 13.2g |
| Kids Grilled Cheese | 13.3g |
| Mac Burger | 13.6g |
| The "1988" Sirloin | 14.4g |
| Kids Stadium Hot Dog | 15.3g |
| Kids Pasta with Butter | 15.8g |
| Mac 'N Cheese Bites | 15.8g |
| HERO Burger | 16.7g |
| Caesar Salad | 17.6g |
| Traditional Wings, 10 | 17.8g |
| Seasoned Fries | 18.0g |
| Ribeye Steak | 18.1g |
| Dry Rubbed Wings, 10 | 18.2g |
| Cheeseburger Sliders | 18.2g |
| Kids Grilled Chicken | 18.6g |
| Merica Burger | 18.9g |
| Bonita Springs Chicken | 18.9g |
| Swiss Mushroom Onion Burger | 19.1g |
| The Impossible Burger | 19.4g |
| Buffalo Chicken Dip | 20.3g |
| Burger and Blue Salad | 21.0g |
| BBQ Chicken Salad | 21.1g |
| Penne Pasta with Garlic Cream Sauce with Shrimp | 21.1g |
| Bacon Cheddar Burger | 21.8g |
| Penne Pasta with Garlic Cream Sauce with Chicken | 22.1g |
| Freshly Prepared Coleslaw | 22.2g |
| Buffalo Chicken Sandwich | 23.0g |
| The Glory Burger | 24.5g |
| Slam Dunk Pretzels | 24.7g |
| Cookie Sundae | 25.1g |
| T-Bone Steak | 25.7g |
| BBQ Ribs, Half Rack | 26.7g |
| Dry Rubbed Wings, 15 | 26.8g |
| GDG's Big Fabulous Fish Fry | 27.6g |
| Traditional Wings, 15 | 27.6g |
| Chicken Cheesesteak | 28.2g |
| Fire Grilled Wings, 6 | 28.5g |
| Turkey Club Sandwich | 29.7g |
| Knockout Shrimp | 30.0g |
| Homemade Guacamole, Salsa and White Queso | 31.8g |
| Glory Days Cheesesteak | 32.1g |
| Chicken Tenders Platter | 34.2g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 35.8g |
| BBQ Ribs, Full Rack | 36.6g |
| Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad | 37.1g |
| Fried Shrimp Platter | 37.4g |
| Crave-A-Bowl with Grilled Shrimp | 37.7g |
| Glory Days Cobb Salad | 44.5g |
| Dry Rubbed Wings, 25 | 45.0g |
| Traditional Wings, 25 | 45.4g |
| Crave-A-Bowl with Grilled Chicken | 47.0g |
| Ranchero Wrap | 47.5g |
| Cheese Fries | 52.2g |
| Fire Grilled Wings, 15 | 75.4g |
| Fire Grilled Wings, 25 | 124.6g |
Frequently asked
Does Glory Days Grill use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Glory Days Grill cooks with: Beef tallow per the chain ('fried in a shared fryer with beef tallow', glorydaysgrill.com/nutrition). But the fries may use separate gluten-free fryers, and the chain's own Seasoned Fries panel (31 g fat, 4 g saturated, 0 mg cholesterol) carries no tallow, so fries are scored as vegetable oil until the chain confirms. Other fried items use tallow.. Across the 100 menu items we analyzed, it averages 18.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
What oil does Glory Days Grill cook with?
Our research indicates: Beef tallow per the chain ('fried in a shared fryer with beef tallow', glorydaysgrill.com/nutrition). But the fries may use separate gluten-free fryers, and the chain's own Seasoned Fries panel (31 g fat, 4 g saturated, 0 mg cholesterol) carries no tallow, so fries are scored as vegetable oil until the chain confirms. Other fried items use tallow.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Glory Days Grill use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Our research indicates: Beef tallow per the chain ('fried in a shared fryer with beef tallow', glorydaysgrill.com/nutrition). But the fries may use separate gluten-free fryers, and the chain's own Seasoned Fries panel (31 g fat, 4 g saturated, 0 mg cholesterol) carries no tallow, so fries are scored as vegetable oil until the chain confirms. Other fried items use tallow.. Beef tallow is far lower in PUFA than seed oils.
Is Glory Days Grill seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Glory Days Grill cooks with Beef tallow per the chain ('fried in a shared fryer with beef tallow', glorydaysgrill.com/nutrition). But the fries may use separate gluten-free fryers, and the chain's own Seasoned Fries panel (31 g fat, 4 g saturated, 0 mg cholesterol) carries no tallow, so fries are scored as vegetable oil until the chain confirms. Other fried items use tallow., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Glory Days Grill?
Boneless Wings, 12 is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Glory Days Grill, at an estimated 2.2g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Glory Days Grill?
Fire Grilled Wings, 25 is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Glory Days Grill, at an estimated 124.6g 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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