Ted's Montana Grill Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Ted's Montana Grill cooks with: canola, high-oleic variety used for the fryer since a 2007 menu-wide trans-fat elimination (restaurantinformer.com); trout is pan-seared in olive oil per menu description. Across the 22 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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), 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Strawberry Shortcake | 2.0g |
| Ted's Bison Filet (8oz) | 2.0g |
| Ted's Beef Filet (8oz) | 2.0g |
| Naked Bison Burger | 3.0g |
| Bison Short Ribs | 3.0g |
What to Avoid at Ted's Montana Grill
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Salt & Pepper Onion Rings | 9.0g |
| Fried Chicken Sandwich | 8.0g |
| Chicken Chopped Salad (basil vinaigrette) | 7.0g |
| Caesar Side Salad (eggless dressing) | 7.0g |
| Red Rock Bison Burger (pepper jack, onion straws, Z-sauce) | 6.0g |
Every Ted's Montana Grill item, ranked
All 22 items we have for Ted's Montana Grill, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Half-Sour Pickles | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Shortcake | 2.0g |
| Ted's Bison Filet (8oz) | 2.0g |
| Ted's Beef Filet (8oz) | 2.0g |
| Garlic Mashed Potatoes | 2.0g |
| Naked Bison Burger | 3.0g |
| Bison Short Ribs | 3.0g |
| Bison Meatloaf | 3.0g |
| Delmonico Ribeye (beef, 14oz) | 4.0g |
| Salt and Pepper Trout (olive oil) | 4.0g |
| Green and Hot Burger (pepper jack, guacamole, Sriracha aioli) | 5.0g |
| Cedar Plank Salmon | 5.0g |
| Fresh-Cut Fries | 5.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Breast | 5.0g |
| Red Rock Bison Burger (pepper jack, onion straws, Z-sauce) | 6.0g |
| Avalon Bison Burger (gruyere, blue cheese, bacon, aioli) | 6.0g |
| Kale Side Salad | 6.0g |
| Ted's Bacon Cheeseburger (beef) | 6.0g |
| Chicken Chopped Salad (basil vinaigrette) | 7.0g |
| Caesar Side Salad (eggless dressing) | 7.0g |
| Fried Chicken Sandwich | 8.0g |
| Salt & Pepper Onion Rings | 9.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Ted's Montana Grill use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Ted's Montana Grill cooks with: canola, high-oleic variety used for the fryer since a 2007 menu-wide trans-fat elimination (restaurantinformer.com); trout is pan-seared in olive oil per menu description. Across the 22 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Ted's Montana Grill cook with?
Our research indicates: canola, high-oleic variety used for the fryer since a 2007 menu-wide trans-fat elimination (restaurantinformer.com); trout is pan-seared in olive oil per menu description. 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, high-oleic variety used for the fryer since a 2007 menu-wide trans-fat elimination (restaurantinformer.com); trout is pan-seared in olive oil per menu description, 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, high-oleic variety used for the fryer since a 2007 menu-wide trans-fat elimination (restaurantinformer.com); trout is pan-seared in olive oil per menu description, 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 2.0g 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 9.0g 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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