Silver Diner Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Silver Diner cooks with: soybean and canola oil (estimated). Across the 36 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Silver Diner
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: Creekstone Farms Flat Iron Steak + Iced Tea, 5.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Tuna Poke Bowl | 3.0g |
| Koch's Farm Free-Range Turkey Platter | 4.0g |
| Grilled Fresh Salmon | 4.0g |
| Beet Salad Appetizer | 4.0g |
| Belgian Waffle & Eggs | 5.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Silver Diner
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fried Pickle-Brined Chicken & Waffle | 14.0g |
| Chicken Tender Platter | 13.0g |
| Alaskan Cod Fish & Chips | 13.0g |
| Onion Rings | 13.0g |
| Country-Fried Steak & Eggs | 12.0g |
Every Silver Diner item, ranked
All 36 items we have for Silver Diner, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Fountain Soda | 0.0g |
| Tuna Poke Bowl | 3.0g |
| Buttered Corn | 3.0g |
| Milkshake (Vanilla or Chocolate) | 3.0g |
| Koch's Farm Free-Range Turkey Platter | 4.0g |
| Grilled Fresh Salmon | 4.0g |
| Beet Salad Appetizer | 4.0g |
| Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes | 4.0g |
| Belgian Waffle & Eggs | 5.0g |
| Calf's Liver, Onions & Cremini Mushrooms | 5.0g |
| Creekstone Farms Flat Iron Steak | 5.0g |
| Lemon Chicken Piccata | 5.0g |
| Buttermilk Pancakes & Eggs | 6.0g |
| Caramel French Toast | 6.0g |
| California Omelet | 6.0g |
| Avocado Toast & Eggs | 6.0g |
| Creekstone Farms Black Angus Meatloaf | 6.0g |
| Classic Eggs Benedict | 7.0g |
| Philly Steak Omelet | 7.0g |
| The American Favorite (Egg Combo) | 7.0g |
| Corned Beef Hash & Eggs | 7.0g |
| Shrimp Scampi | 7.0g |
| Lumberjack Breakfast | 8.0g |
| Organic Bison Huevos Rancheros | 8.0g |
| Roasted Chicken Pot Pie | 8.0g |
| Elote Lobster Roll | 8.0g |
| Crab Cake Platter | 9.0g |
| Sweet Potato Fries | 11.0g |
| Country-Fried Steak & Eggs | 12.0g |
| Old Bay Fried Shrimp | 12.0g |
| Crispy Fries | 12.0g |
| Chicken Tender Platter | 13.0g |
| Alaskan Cod Fish & Chips | 13.0g |
| Onion Rings | 13.0g |
| Fried Pickle-Brined Chicken & Waffle | 14.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Silver Diner use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Silver Diner cooks with: soybean and canola oil (estimated). Across the 36 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Silver Diner cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean/canola blend (industry-standard assumption for fried items — fries, onion rings, sweet potato fries, fried chicken, fried shrimp, cod); the chain's 'Food Philosophy' page advertises 'no trans fat' and local/sustainable sourcing but does not name a specific oil, so a confirmed switch to pure canola cannot be verified. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Silver Diner use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Silver Diner cooks with soybean and canola oil (estimated), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Silver Diner seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Silver Diner cooks with soybean and canola oil (estimated), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Silver Diner?
Tuna Poke Bowl is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Silver Diner, at an estimated 3.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Silver Diner?
Fried Pickle-Brined Chicken & Waffle is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Silver Diner, at an estimated 14.0g 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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