Red Robin Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Red Robin cooks with: Canola/sunflower blend (publicly listed in Red Robin allergen disclosures for fries and fried items; treated as 0.60 PUFA fraction for all fried menu items). Across the 105 menu items we analyzed, it averages 14.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
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Safest Orders at Red Robin
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 Salmon, 1.3g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| House Salad (side) | 0.1g |
| Grilled Blackened Salmon | 1.3g |
| Grilled Salmon | 1.3g |
| Teriyaki Salmon | 1.3g |
| Simply Grilled Chicken Salad | 1.4g |
What to Avoid at Red Robin
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Zucchini Fries | 54.5g |
| House Battered Fish and Chips | 53.6g |
| Crispy Chicken Strips | 50.1g |
| Buzz Crispy Chicken Strips | 49.7g |
| Crispy Fish & Shrimp Duo | 45.2g |
Every Red Robin item, ranked
All 105 items we have for Red Robin, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Steamed Broccoli | 0.0g |
| Sweet Pepper Thai Dipping Sauce | 0.0g |
| House Salad (side) | 0.1g |
| Garlic Parmesan Broccoli | 0.2g |
| Grilled Chicken Dip-Ns (Kids) | 0.3g |
| Root Beer Float | 0.4g |
| Red's Cheeseburger (Kids) | 1.1g |
| Grilled Blackened Salmon | 1.3g |
| Grilled Salmon | 1.3g |
| Teriyaki Salmon | 1.3g |
| Simply Grilled Chicken Salad | 1.4g |
| Donatos Pepperoni Pizza | 1.6g |
| Burger Patty Only (No Bun) | 1.6g |
| Chocolate Milkshake | 1.8g |
| Keep It Simple Burger | 1.8g |
| Sweet Potato Fries | 2.0g |
| Guacamole Salsa and Chips | 2.0g |
| Vanilla Milkshake | 2.1g |
| Peaches & Cream Milkshake | 2.1g |
| Strawberry Milkshake | 2.1g |
| Cinnamon Sugar Doh Rings (4pc) | 2.2g |
| Chocolate Covered Pretzel Milkshake | 2.3g |
| OREO Cookie Magic Milkshake | 2.4g |
| Donatos 7in Pizza (Kids) | 2.4g |
| Donatos 10in Pizza | 2.5g |
| Queso Fundido | 2.6g |
| Cookie Dough Mudd Pie | 3.0g |
| Buzzard-Spicy Wing Sauce | 3.0g |
| Shortbread Chocolate Souffle Cake | 3.8g |
| Santa Fe Salmon | 3.9g |
| Yukon Chips | 4.0g |
| Towering Double Cheeseburger Sliders | 4.4g |
| Fudge-Filled Chocolate Chip Cookies | 5.0g |
| Avo-Cobb-O Salad | 5.0g |
| Lemon Cream Layer Cake | 5.2g |
| Ensenada Chicken Platter | 6.5g |
| Mac It Yours | 6.6g |
| MadLove Burger | 6.9g |
| Red's Double Burger | 7.1g |
| Coleslaw | 7.2g |
| Towering Double Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders | 8.1g |
| Bone-In Wings (8pc) | 10.0g |
| Red Robin Gourmet Cheeseburger | 10.0g |
| Haystack Double Burger | 10.6g |
| Shrimp N Chip Basket | 11.0g |
| Red's Secret Tavern Dipping Sauce | 11.0g |
| Steak Fries | 11.6g |
| Cinnamon Sugar Towering Doh Rings (8pc) | 12.0g |
| Garlic Fries | 12.5g |
| Gooey Chocolate Brownie Cake | 12.6g |
| Boneless Chicken Bites (14pc) | 14.0g |
| Corn Doggies (Kids) | 14.4g |
| Smashed Avocado N Bacon Burger | 14.4g |
| The Impossible Burger | 14.6g |
| California Chicken Sandwich | 14.9g |
| Sauteed Shroom Burger | 15.1g |
| Triple YUMMM Platter | 16.0g |
| Smoked Bacon Dipping Sauce | 16.0g |
| BLTA Croissant | 16.4g |
| Cowboy Ranch Double Burger | 16.6g |
| Buzz Clucks Wrap | 17.0g |
| Pretzel Bites | 17.2g |
| Ranch Dipping Sauce | 17.4g |
| Cheesy Mozzarella Twists | 17.5g |
| Cluck-A-Doodles (Kids) | 17.5g |
| Campfire Mayo | 18.0g |
| Bacon N Bleu Burger | 18.4g |
| Crispy Fried Shrimp | 18.6g |
| A.1. Steakhouse Burger | 18.6g |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 18.7g |
| Everything Caesar Salad (side) | 18.9g |
| Crispy Fried Pickles | 19.0g |
| Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich | 19.5g |
| Monster Double Burger | 19.9g |
| Buzz Ranch Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 20.8g |
| Banzai Burger | 21.1g |
| Cheesy Bacon Fondue Burger | 21.9g |
| Everything Chicken Caesar Wrap | 21.9g |
| Crispy Chicken Strips Salad | 22.3g |
| Bacon Club Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 22.4g |
| Whiskey River BBQ Chicken Wrap | 22.7g |
| Guacamole Bacon Burger | 23.0g |
| Avo Cobb O Salad (with crispy chicken) | 23.0g |
| Crispy Fish Sandwich | 23.2g |
| Royal Red Robin Burger | 24.1g |
| Jalapeño Heatwave Burger | 24.4g |
| Crispy Chicken Wrap | 25.5g |
| Southwest Salad | 25.5g |
| Whiskey River BBQ Chicken Sandwich | 26.5g |
| Whiskey River BBQ Burger | 27.0g |
| Hot Honey Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 27.3g |
| Chipotle Aioli | 28.2g |
| Classic Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 30.5g |
| Everything Caesar Salad | 31.3g |
| Clucks & Fries | 32.0g |
| Roasted Garlic Aioli | 33.6g |
| Onion Ring Shorty | 34.2g |
| Whiskey River BBQ Ribs | 34.6g |
| Towering Onion Rings | 34.8g |
| Crispy Fish & Shrimp Duo | 45.2g |
| Buzz Crispy Chicken Strips | 49.7g |
| Crispy Chicken Strips | 50.1g |
| House Battered Fish and Chips | 53.6g |
| Zucchini Fries | 54.5g |
Frequently asked
Does Red Robin use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Red Robin cooks with: Canola/sunflower blend (publicly listed in Red Robin allergen disclosures for fries and fried items; treated as 0.60 PUFA fraction for all fried menu items). Across the 105 menu items we analyzed, it averages 14.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
What oil does Red Robin cook with?
Our research indicates: Canola/sunflower blend (publicly listed in Red Robin allergen disclosures for fries and fried items; treated as 0.60 PUFA fraction for all fried menu items). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Red Robin use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Red Robin cooks with Canola/sunflower blend (publicly listed in Red Robin allergen disclosures for fries and fried items; treated as 0.60 PUFA fraction for all fried menu items), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Red Robin seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Red Robin cooks with Canola/sunflower blend (publicly listed in Red Robin allergen disclosures for fries and fried items; treated as 0.60 PUFA fraction for all fried menu items), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Red Robin?
House Salad (side) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Red Robin, at an estimated 0.1g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Red Robin?
Zucchini Fries is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Red Robin, at an estimated 54.5g 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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