Ted's Hot Dogs Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Corn on the Cob | 1.0g PUFA |
| Soft Serve Ice Cream Cone | 1.0g PUFA |
| Soft Serve Ice Cream Cup | 1.0g PUFA |
| Ice Cream Shake | 2.0g PUFA |
| Charcoal Grilled Hot Dog | 3.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Chili Cheese Fries | 10.0g PUFA |
| Onion Rings | 10.0g PUFA |
| Chili Cheese Polish | 7.0g PUFA |
| French Fries | 7.0g PUFA |
| Corn Dog | 6.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Ted's Hot Dogs use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Ted's Hot Dogs cooks with: Charcoal-grilled hot dogs (beef/pork fat, low PUFA); fries and onion rings cooked in vegetable/soybean oil. Across the 22 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.6g 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.
What is the safest thing to order at Ted's Hot Dogs?
Corn on the Cob 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?
Chili Cheese Fries is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Ted's Hot Dogs, at an estimated 10.0g 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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