Ivar's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Ivar's cooks with: canola. Across the 69 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Ivar's
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: Grilled Halibut Plate + Bottled Water, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Shrimp Cocktail | 1.0g |
| Crab Cocktail | 1.0g |
| Grilled Halibut Plate | 2.0g |
| Red Clam Chowder Cup | 2.0g |
| Grilled Salmon Plate | 3.0g |
What to Avoid at Ivar's
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Full Boat (feeds 3-4) | 45.0g |
| 5 Piece Cajun Fish 'N Chips | 27.0g |
| 5 Piece Fish 'N Chips | 27.0g |
| Halibut 'N Chips | 24.0g |
| Full Boat Family Feast | 22.0g |
Every Ivar's item, ranked
All 69 items we have for Ivar's, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Corn on the Cob | 0.0g |
| Cocktail Sauce (packet) | 0.0g |
| Malt Vinegar (packet) | 0.0g |
| Bottled Root Beer | 0.0g |
| Fountain Soda | 0.0g |
| Bottled Dr. Pepper | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Milk | 0.0g |
| Cocktail Sauce | 0.0g |
| Barbecue Sauce | 0.0g |
| Ketchup | 0.0g |
| Shrimp Cocktail | 1.0g |
| Crab Cocktail | 1.0g |
| Grilled Halibut Plate | 2.0g |
| Cup of Clam Chowder | 2.0g |
| New York Cheesecake | 2.0g |
| Butter Pecan Cheesecake | 2.0g |
| Red Clam Chowder Cup | 2.0g |
| Grilled Salmon Plate | 3.0g |
| Coleslaw | 3.0g |
| Chowder Bread Bowl | 3.0g |
| Tartar Sauce (packet) | 3.0g |
| Red Clam Chowder Bowl | 3.0g |
| Bowl of Clam Chowder | 3.0g |
| Corn Bread | 3.0g |
| Salmon Burger | 4.0g |
| Fish & Chips Kids Meal | 4.0g |
| Grilled Salmon Dinner | 4.0g |
| Caesar Salad | 4.0g |
| Crab Caesar Salad | 4.0g |
| Grilled Halibut Dinner | 4.0g |
| Fish Taco | 5.0g |
| Fish Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Clam Strips | 5.0g |
| Shrimp Caesar Salad | 5.0g |
| Salmon Caesar Salad | 5.0g |
| Bread Bowl Clam Chowder | 5.0g |
| Halibut Caesar Salad | 5.0g |
| Fish & Chips (2-piece) | 6.0g |
| Shrimp & Chips | 6.0g |
| Tanker of Clam Chowder | 6.0g |
| Halibut & Chips (2-piece) | 7.0g |
| French Fries | 7.0g |
| Tartar Sauce | 7.5g |
| Halibut & Chips (3-piece) | 10.0g |
| Kids Baby Prawns 'N Chips | 10.0g |
| Kids Chicken 'N Chips | 10.0g |
| Kids Fish 'N Chips | 12.0g |
| Panko Cod Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad | 14.0g |
| Baby Prawns 'N Chips | 16.0g |
| Jumbo Prawns 'N Chips | 16.0g |
| Fish & Chips (3-piece) | 18.0g |
| Chicken 'N Chips | 18.0g |
| 3 Piece Cajun Fish 'N Chips | 18.0g |
| Scallops 'N Chips | 18.0g |
| Clams 'N Chips | 19.0g |
| Salmon 'N Chips | 20.0g |
| Oysters 'N Chips | 20.0g |
| Full Boat Family Feast | 22.0g |
| 4 Piece Fish 'N Chips | 22.0g |
| Seafood Combo 'N Chips | 22.0g |
| 4 Piece Cajun Fish 'N Chips | 22.0g |
| Halibut 'N Chips | 24.0g |
| 5 Piece Cajun Fish 'N Chips | 27.0g |
| 5 Piece Fish 'N Chips | 27.0g |
| Full Boat (feeds 3-4) | 45.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Ivar's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Ivar's cooks with: canola. Across the 69 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Ivar's cook with?
Our research indicates: canola. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Ivar's use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Ivar's cooks with canola, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Ivar's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Ivar's cooks with canola, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Ivar's?
Shrimp Cocktail is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Ivar's, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Ivar's?
Full Boat (feeds 3-4) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Ivar's, at an estimated 45.0g 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. 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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