Ted's Hot Dogs Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Ted's Hot Dogs cooks with: vegetable oil blend and soybean oil. Across the 67 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Ted's Hot Dogs
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: Regular Hot Dog + Chocolate Milk, 1.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Regular Hot Dog | 1.0g |
| Sahlen's Skinless Hot Dog | 1.0g |
| Veggie Dog | 1.0g |
| Footlong Hot Dog | 2.0g |
| All Beef Dog | 2.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Ted's Hot Dogs
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Onion Rings | 13.0g |
| Chicken BLT Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Chicken Sandwich | 12.0g |
| Chicken Sandwich with Cheese | 12.0g |
| Fish Sandwich | 12.0g |
Every Ted's Hot Dogs item, ranked
All 67 items we have for Ted's Hot Dogs, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Chocolate Milk | 0.0g |
| Famous Hot Sauce | 0.0g |
| BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Ketchup | 0.0g |
| Mustard | 0.0g |
| Corn on the Cob | 1.0g |
| Soft Serve Ice Cream Cone | 1.0g |
| Soft Serve Ice Cream Cup | 1.0g |
| Regular Hot Dog | 1.0g |
| Sahlen's Skinless Hot Dog | 1.0g |
| Veggie Dog | 1.0g |
| Kid's Hot Dog | 1.0g |
| Milkshake - Vanilla | 1.0g |
| Milkshake - Chocolate | 1.0g |
| Milkshake - Strawberry | 1.0g |
| Milkshake - Orange Cream | 1.0g |
| Milkshake - Loganberry | 1.0g |
| Malt - Vanilla | 1.0g |
| Malt - Chocolate | 1.0g |
| Dipping Sauce | 1.0g |
| Ice Cream Shake | 2.0g |
| Footlong Hot Dog | 2.0g |
| All Beef Dog | 2.0g |
| White Hot | 2.0g |
| Teddy Bar (Vanilla Ice Cream on a Stick) | 2.0g |
| Charcoal Grilled Hot Dog | 3.0g |
| Coleslaw | 3.0g |
| Chili Cup | 3.0g |
| Bratwurst | 3.0g |
| Potato Salad | 3.0g |
| Mac and Cheese | 3.0g |
| Kid's Mac-N-Cheese Meal | 3.0g |
| Chili Dog | 4.0g |
| Cheese Dog | 4.0g |
| Beef on Weck Sandwich | 4.0g |
| Macaroni Salad | 4.0g |
| Kid's Burger | 4.0g |
| Chili Cheese Dog | 5.0g |
| Polish Sausage | 5.0g |
| Hamburger | 5.0g |
| Chili Bowl | 5.0g |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 5.0g |
| Kid's Cheeseburger | 5.0g |
| Mayonnaise | 5.5g |
| Italian Sausage | 6.0g |
| Cheeseburger | 6.0g |
| Double Hamburger | 6.0g |
| Impossible Burger | 6.0g |
| Regular Fry | 6.0g |
| Chili Cheese Polish | 7.0g |
| French Fries | 7.0g |
| Double Cheeseburger | 7.0g |
| Bacon Cheddar Fry | 7.0g |
| Kid's Corn Dog | 7.0g |
| Corn Dog | 8.0g |
| Triple Hamburger | 8.0g |
| Bacon Double Cheeseburger | 8.0g |
| Triple Cheeseburger | 9.0g |
| Chili Cheese Fries | 10.0g |
| Bacon Triple Cheeseburger | 10.0g |
| The Split (Fries and Rings) | 10.0g |
| Chicken Sandwich | 12.0g |
| Chicken Sandwich with Cheese | 12.0g |
| Fish Sandwich | 12.0g |
| Onion Rings | 13.0g |
| Chicken BLT Sandwich | 13.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Ted's Hot Dogs use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Ted's Hot Dogs cooks with: vegetable oil blend and soybean oil. Across the 67 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Ted's Hot Dogs cook with?
Our research indicates: Charcoal-grilled hot dogs (beef/pork fat, low PUFA); fries and onion rings cooked in vegetable/soybean oil. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Ted's Hot Dogs use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Ted's Hot Dogs cooks with vegetable oil blend and soybean oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Ted's Hot Dogs seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Ted's Hot Dogs cooks with vegetable oil blend and soybean oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Ted's Hot Dogs?
Regular Hot Dog is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Ted's Hot Dogs, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Ted's Hot Dogs?
Onion Rings is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Ted's Hot Dogs, at an estimated 13.0g 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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