Perkins Restaurant & Bakery Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery cooks with: soybean/canola blend shortening for griddle and fry; margarine for baked goods. Across the 108 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
Safest Orders at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
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: Chicken Noodle Soup + Fresh Fruit + Iced Tea, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fresh Fruit | 0.0g |
| Grilled Asparagus | 1.0g |
| Baked Potato | 1.0g |
| Garden Salad | 2.0g |
| Chicken Noodle Soup | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Country Fried Steak & Eggs | 22.0g |
| Loaded Scrambled Eggs Skillet | 19.0g |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 17.0g |
| Brioche French Toast (3 slices) | 16.0g |
| Mushroom Swiss Burger | 16.0g |
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 108 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.2g 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.
Does Perkins Restaurant & Bakery use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Perkins Restaurant & Bakery cooks with soybean/canola blend shortening for griddle and fry; margarine for baked goods, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Perkins Restaurant & Bakery seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Perkins Restaurant & Bakery cooks with soybean/canola blend shortening for griddle and fry; margarine for baked goods, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery?
Fresh Fruit is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, at an estimated 0.0g 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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