Ted's Montana Grill Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Ted's Montana Grill cooks with: Canola oil in the fryer, per the chain's OWN ingredient statements (branded nutrition portal label endpoint, 2026): every fried item lists 'Oil, Fry [Canola Oil, TBHQ, Citric Acid, Dimethylpolysiloxane]' - plain canola, with no high-oleic claim anywhere in Ted's own text; the earlier 'high-oleic' note came from a third-party 2007 trans-fat article and is retired. Fresh Cut Fries (oil + potato + salt only) print 1.57 g sat on 21.96 g fat = 7.1%, the canola family. Steaks, grilled chicken, roasted broccoli and vinaigrettes use 'Oil Blend, Olive/Canola [Canola Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil]' (canola first) - the trout is NOT olive-oil seared as the old note said. Ted's Burger Seasoning, on nearly every savoury item, still lists partially hydrogenated soybean oil, the declared source of the 0.5-3 g trans fat on its 2026 panels.. Across the 23 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Ted's Montana Grill
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: Ted's Bison Filet (8oz), 4.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Strawberry Shortcake | 3.2g |
| Ted's Bison Filet (8oz) | 4.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Breast | 5.0g |
| Bison Short Ribs | 5.1g |
| Ted's Beef Filet (8oz) | 5.7g |
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| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Salt & Pepper Onion Rings | 28.7g |
| Cedar Plank Salmon (9 oz) | 20.9g |
| Cedar Plank Salmon (7 oz) | 19.2g |
| Green and Hot Beef Burger (pepper jack, guacamole, Sriracha aioli) | 15.1g |
| Green and Hot Bison Burger (pepper jack, guacamole, Sriracha aioli) | 14.7g |
Every Ted's Montana Grill item, ranked
All 23 items we have for Ted's Montana Grill, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Garlic Mashed Potatoes | 0.8g |
| Strawberry Shortcake | 3.2g |
| Kale Side Salad | 3.8g |
| Ted's Bison Filet (8oz) | 4.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Breast | 5.0g |
| Bison Short Ribs | 5.1g |
| Ted's Beef Filet (8oz) | 5.7g |
| Fresh-Cut Fries | 7.0g |
| Caesar Side Salad (eggless dressing) | 7.2g |
| Snowcrest Chicken Sandwich (Fried) | 8.4g |
| Naked Bison Burger | 8.6g |
| Bison Meatloaf | 9.4g |
| Delmonico Ribeye (beef, 14oz) | 9.5g |
| Ted's Bacon Cheeseburger (beef) | 10.7g |
| Red Rock Bison Burger (pepper jack, onion straws, Z-sauce) | 11.5g |
| Avalon Bison Burger (gruyere, blue cheese, bacon, aioli) | 12.2g |
| Chicken Chopped Salad (basil vinaigrette) | 12.7g |
| Salt and Pepper Trout | 14.3g |
| Green and Hot Bison Burger (pepper jack, guacamole, Sriracha aioli) | 14.7g |
| Green and Hot Beef Burger (pepper jack, guacamole, Sriracha aioli) | 15.1g |
| Cedar Plank Salmon (7 oz) | 19.2g |
| Cedar Plank Salmon (9 oz) | 20.9g |
| Salt & Pepper Onion Rings | 28.7g |
Frequently asked
Does Ted's Montana Grill use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Ted's Montana Grill cooks with: Canola oil in the fryer, per the chain's OWN ingredient statements (branded nutrition portal label endpoint, 2026): every fried item lists 'Oil, Fry [Canola Oil, TBHQ, Citric Acid, Dimethylpolysiloxane]' - plain canola, with no high-oleic claim anywhere in Ted's own text; the earlier 'high-oleic' note came from a third-party 2007 trans-fat article and is retired. Fresh Cut Fries (oil + potato + salt only) print 1.57 g sat on 21.96 g fat = 7.1%, the canola family. Steaks, grilled chicken, roasted broccoli and vinaigrettes use 'Oil Blend, Olive/Canola [Canola Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil]' (canola first) - the trout is NOT olive-oil seared as the old note said. Ted's Burger Seasoning, on nearly every savoury item, still lists partially hydrogenated soybean oil, the declared source of the 0.5-3 g trans fat on its 2026 panels.. Across the 23 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Ted's Montana Grill cook with?
Our research indicates: Canola oil in the fryer, per the chain's OWN ingredient statements (branded nutrition portal label endpoint, 2026): every fried item lists 'Oil, Fry [Canola Oil, TBHQ, Citric Acid, Dimethylpolysiloxane]' - plain canola, with no high-oleic claim anywhere in Ted's own text; the earlier 'high-oleic' note came from a third-party 2007 trans-fat article and is retired. Fresh Cut Fries (oil + potato + salt only) print 1.57 g sat on 21.96 g fat = 7.1%, the canola family. Steaks, grilled chicken, roasted broccoli and vinaigrettes use 'Oil Blend, Olive/Canola [Canola Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil]' (canola first) - the trout is NOT olive-oil seared as the old note said. Ted's Burger Seasoning, on nearly every savoury item, still lists partially hydrogenated soybean oil, the declared source of the 0.5-3 g trans fat on its 2026 panels.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Ted's Montana Grill use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Ted's Montana Grill cooks with Canola oil in the fryer, per the chain's OWN ingredient statements (branded nutrition portal label endpoint, 2026): every fried item lists 'Oil, Fry [Canola Oil, TBHQ, Citric Acid, Dimethylpolysiloxane]' - plain canola, with no high-oleic claim anywhere in Ted's own text; the earlier 'high-oleic' note came from a third-party 2007 trans-fat article and is retired. Fresh Cut Fries (oil + potato + salt only) print 1.57 g sat on 21.96 g fat = 7.1%, the canola family. Steaks, grilled chicken, roasted broccoli and vinaigrettes use 'Oil Blend, Olive/Canola [Canola Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil]' (canola first) - the trout is NOT olive-oil seared as the old note said. Ted's Burger Seasoning, on nearly every savoury item, still lists partially hydrogenated soybean oil, the declared source of the 0.5-3 g trans fat on its 2026 panels., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Ted's Montana Grill seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Ted's Montana Grill cooks with Canola oil in the fryer, per the chain's OWN ingredient statements (branded nutrition portal label endpoint, 2026): every fried item lists 'Oil, Fry [Canola Oil, TBHQ, Citric Acid, Dimethylpolysiloxane]' - plain canola, with no high-oleic claim anywhere in Ted's own text; the earlier 'high-oleic' note came from a third-party 2007 trans-fat article and is retired. Fresh Cut Fries (oil + potato + salt only) print 1.57 g sat on 21.96 g fat = 7.1%, the canola family. Steaks, grilled chicken, roasted broccoli and vinaigrettes use 'Oil Blend, Olive/Canola [Canola Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil]' (canola first) - the trout is NOT olive-oil seared as the old note said. Ted's Burger Seasoning, on nearly every savoury item, still lists partially hydrogenated soybean oil, the declared source of the 0.5-3 g trans fat on its 2026 panels., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Ted's Montana Grill?
Strawberry Shortcake is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Ted's Montana Grill, at an estimated 3.2g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Ted's Montana Grill?
Salt & Pepper Onion Rings is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Ted's Montana Grill, at an estimated 28.7g 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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