IHOP Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| 2 Eggs (any style) | 1.0g PUFA |
| 4pc Bacon | 2.0g PUFA |
| Sausage Links (4pc) | 4.0g PUFA |
| New York Cheesecake | 5.0g PUFA |
| Original Buttermilk Pancakes (3pc) | 6.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Crispy Chicken & Waffles | 23.0g PUFA |
| Avocado Bacon & Cheese Omelette | 20.0g PUFA |
| Ultimate Steakburger | 20.0g PUFA |
| Big Steak Omelette | 19.0g PUFA |
| Chicken Fajita Omelette | 17.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does IHOP use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, IHOP cooks with: Soybean oil (primary griddle and fryer oil per IHOP allergen guide); canola/soy blend used in some batter items; PUFA fraction 0.55 for fried/griddle items, 0.50 blended for batter items. Across the 20 menu items we analyzed, it averages 11.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does IHOP cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean oil (primary griddle and fryer oil per IHOP allergen guide); canola/soy blend used in some batter items; PUFA fraction 0.55 for fried/griddle items, 0.50 blended for batter items. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at IHOP?
2 Eggs (any style) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at IHOP, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at IHOP?
Crispy Chicken & Waffles is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at IHOP, at an estimated 23.0g 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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