Perkins Restaurant & Bakery Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Sundae (vanilla ice cream) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Garden Salad | 2.0g PUFA |
| Muffin (blueberry, bakery) | 4.0g PUFA |
| Coleslaw | 5.0g PUFA |
| Pie Slice (apple) | 5.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Country Fried Steak & Eggs | 22.0g PUFA |
| Loaded Scrambled Eggs Skillet | 19.0g PUFA |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 17.0g PUFA |
| Brioche French Toast (3 slices) | 16.0g PUFA |
| Mushroom Swiss Burger | 16.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Perkins Restaurant & Bakery use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery cooks with: soybean/canola blend shortening for griddle and fry; margarine for baked goods. Across the 23 menu items we analyzed, it averages 11.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Perkins Restaurant & Bakery cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean/canola blend shortening for griddle and fry; margarine for baked goods. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery?
Sundae (vanilla ice cream) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery?
Country Fried Steak & Eggs is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, at an estimated 22.0g 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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