TGI Fridays Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, TGI Fridays cooks with: soybean and canola oil. Across the 159 menu items we analyzed, it averages 12.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
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Safest Orders at TGI Fridays
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: French Onion Soup + Dasani Bottled Water, 4.4g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| French Onion Soup | 4.4g |
| Traditional Wings (Starter, 8 pc) | 5.0g |
| 8oz Sirloin (Whiskey-Glaze) | 5.5g |
| Pretzel Bites | 6.0g |
| 8oz Sirloin | 6.6g |
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| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fish & Chips | 44.7g |
| Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad (Crispy) | 43.2g |
| Crispy Chicken Fingers with TGI Sauce (6 ct) | 41.2g |
| Loaded Tots | 40.5g |
| Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad (Grilled) | 39.5g |
Around the world: TGI Fridays
Bacon Cheeseburger has 8.0g of PUFA in the UK but 18.1g in the US. Same chain. Why not here?
We have TGI Fridays in 3 countries. Here is what it cooks with in each one, and how the same menu items compare.
| Country | Cooks with | Loaded Potato Skins | Bacon Cheeseburger | Mozzarella Sticks | Brownie Obsession |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. (this page) | soybean and canola oil | 18.8g | 18.1g | 13.1g | 12.3g |
| Australia | canola oil | 9.0g | n/a | 9.0g | 3.0g |
| UK | sunflower oil | n/a | 8.0g | n/a | n/a |
Items are matched by name, so portions and recipes can differ between countries. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item. Oil notes are as each country's chain discloses them.
Every TGI Fridays item, ranked
All 159 items we have for TGI Fridays, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Dasani Bottled Water | 0.0g |
| Apple Butter BBQ | 0.0g |
| Frank's RedHot Buffalo | 0.0g |
| Whiskey-Glaze | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke | 0.0g |
| Red Bull Tropical | 0.0g |
| Kid's Blue Raspberry Candy Cooler | 0.0g |
| Red Bull Sugar Free | 0.0g |
| Red Bull White Peach | 0.0g |
| Kid's Apple Juice | 0.0g |
| 4-Citrus Mock-Arita | 0.0g |
| Red Bull Passion Slush | 0.0g |
| Freshly Brewed Gold Peak Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Red Bull Passion Slush (Sugar Free) | 0.0g |
| Perrier | 0.0g |
| Blue Raspberry Slush | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola Zero Sugar | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola | 0.0g |
| Dr Pepper | 0.0g |
| Minute Maid Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Red Bull | 0.0g |
| Cherry Limeade Slush | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Gold Peak Sweet Tea | 0.0g |
| Kid's Watermelon Candy Cooler | 0.0g |
| Sprite | 0.0g |
| Gold Peak Unsweetened Tea | 0.0g |
| Freshly Brewed Coffee | 0.0g |
| Red Bull Passion Slush (Tropical) | 0.0g |
| Freshly Brewed Hot Tea | 0.0g |
| Kid's Chocolate Milk | 0.1g |
| Kid's Low-fat Milk | 0.1g |
| Dragon-Glaze | 0.5g |
| Scoop of Ice Cream | 1.0g |
| Strawberry Passion Tea | 1.2g |
| Kid's Pasta (Alfredo) | 1.9g |
| Mashed Potatoes | 2.0g |
| Strawberry Milkshake | 2.0g |
| Garlic Parmesan | 2.0g |
| Garlic-Butter Broccoli | 2.7g |
| Broccoli Cheese Soup | 2.8g |
| Loaded Mashed Potatoes | 2.8g |
| Basket of Breadsticks | 3.0g |
| Kid's Fried Shrimp | 3.4g |
| Kid's Pasta (Marinara) | 3.4g |
| Kid's Cup of Dirt | 3.4g |
| Kid's Sundae | 3.8g |
| Al Pastor | 4.0g |
| French Onion Soup | 4.4g |
| New York Cheesecake | 4.5g |
| Traditional Wings (Starter, 8 pc) | 5.0g |
| House Side Salad | 5.3g |
| 8oz Sirloin (Whiskey-Glaze) | 5.5g |
| Coleslaw | 6.0g |
| Pretzel Bites | 6.0g |
| 8oz Sirloin | 6.6g |
| 12oz New York Strip (Whiskey-Glaze) | 6.6g |
| 4 Cheese Mac & Cheese | 6.7g |
| Kid's Cheese Sliders | 6.7g |
| Gooey Butter Cake | 6.8g |
| Sizzling Chicken & Cheese | 7.0g |
| Traditional Wings (Regular, 12 pc) | 7.0g |
| Kid's Cheddar Mac & Cheese | 7.4g |
| Ranch Dressing | 7.5g |
| Grilled Salmon with Garlic-Butter Broccoli | 7.5g |
| Kid's Pasta (Butter) | 7.9g |
| Whiskey Glaze & BBQ Ribs Platter | 8.0g |
| Giant Onion Rings | 8.1g |
| Jasmine Rice | 8.1g |
| The FRRIB | 8.4g |
| 12oz New York Strip | 8.6g |
| Seasoned Fries | 8.7g |
| Dragon-Glazed Salmon with Mashed Potatoes | 8.7g |
| Two 5oz Grilled Chicken Breasts (Whiskey-Glaze) | 8.8g |
| Sliders (Cheeseburger Sliders) | 9.0g |
| Fried Pickles | 9.0g |
| FRIDAYS Signature Buffalo Whiskey-Glaze Burger | 9.0g |
| Traditional Wings (Large, 16 pc) | 9.0g |
| Margarita Shrimp Cocktail | 9.0g |
| Honey Mustard Dressing | 9.5g |
| BBQ Ribs (half rack) | 9.6g |
| Pasta (Chicken Marsala Pasta) | 10.0g |
| Nashville Hot | 10.0g |
| Big Queso Energy Burger | 10.3g |
| Dragon-Glazed Salmon | 10.5g |
| Salmon Fillet with Mashed Potatoes and Garlic-Butter Broccoli | 10.5g |
| Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites (Dessert) | 10.8g |
| Thai Mango Salad | 10.9g |
| Mozzarella Sticks with Whiskey-Glaze | 11.2g |
| Blue Cheese Dressing | 11.5g |
| 6oz Sirloin with Seasoned Fries | 11.5g |
| Baileys Brownie Obsession | 11.7g |
| Whiskey-Glazed Chicken Sandwich | 11.9g |
| Jack Daniel's Chicken | 12.0g |
| Buffalo Chicken Strips | 12.0g |
| Whiskey-Glazed Sesame Chicken Bites | 12.3g |
| Brownie Obsession | 12.3g |
| Salmon Fillet with Jasmine Rice and Garlic-Butter Broccoli | 12.6g |
| Aloha Chicken Bowl | 12.7g |
| FRIDAYS Signature Buffalo Whiskey-Glazed Chicken Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Level Up Trio | 13.0g |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 13.1g |
| Pan-Seared Pot Stickers | 13.6g |
| Nachos | 14.0g |
| Dragonfire Chicken | 14.0g |
| Jack Daniel's Burger | 14.0g |
| Classic FRIDAYS Combo | 14.0g |
| Kick Off Platter | 14.0g |
| Fridays Big Ribs Half-Rack with Seasoned Fries (Whiskey-Glaze) | 14.0g |
| Whiskey-Glazed Burger | 14.1g |
| Boneless Wings (Starter, 8 pc) | 14.2g |
| Cajun Shrimp & Chicken Pasta | 14.7g |
| Two 5oz Grilled Chicken Breasts | 15.3g |
| Fridays Big Ribs Half-Rack with Seasoned Fries (Apple Butter BBQ) | 15.5g |
| Kid's Crispy Chicken Fingers | 15.6g |
| Caesar Side Salad | 16.6g |
| Chicken Al Pastor Bowl | 16.9g |
| Spinach & Artichoke Dip | 17.7g |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 18.1g |
| Loaded Potato Skins | 18.8g |
| Fridays Big Ribs (Half-Rack) | 19.0g |
| Boneless Wings (8) Basket with Seasoned Fries | 19.8g |
| Texas BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger | 20.0g |
| Sizzling Chicken & Shrimp | 20.2g |
| Mozzarella Sticks with Frank's RedHot Buffalo | 20.6g |
| Bruschetta Chicken Pasta | 21.6g |
| Crispy Shrimp | 21.7g |
| Cheeseburger with Seasoned Fries | 21.9g |
| Whiskey-Glazed Sampler | 23.0g |
| Philly Cheesesteak | 23.3g |
| Boneless Wings (Regular, 12 pc) | 25.8g |
| Crispy Chicken Fingers with Seasoned Fries, Coleslaw and Honey Mustard | 25.8g |
| Fridays Big Ribs (Full-Rack) | 26.9g |
| Whiskey-Glazed Fridays Big Ribs (Full-Rack) | 26.9g |
| The Beyond Meat Cheeseburger | 27.2g |
| Bacon Ranch Chicken Sandwich with Seasoned Fries | 27.2g |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Seasoned Fries | 27.3g |
| Crispy Green Bean Fries | 29.2g |
| Chicken Caesar Salad | 29.4g |
| Mozzarella Sticks with Garlic Parmesan | 30.3g |
| Blackened Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with Breadstick | 30.6g |
| Crispy Chicken Fingers (4 ct) | 31.4g |
| Whiskey-Glazed Crispy Chicken Fingers (4 ct) | 31.4g |
| Crispy Chicken Fingers (5 ct) | 32.9g |
| Whiskey-Glazed Crispy Chicken Fingers (5 ct) | 32.9g |
| Million Dollar Cobb Salad | 33.0g |
| Truffle Mushroom Swiss Burger | 34.2g |
| Boneless Wings (Large, 16 pc) | 34.7g |
| Crispy Chicken Fingers with Seasoned Fries, Coleslaw and TGI Sauce | 34.8g |
| Crispy Chicken Fingers (6 ct) | 36.5g |
| Whiskey-Glazed Crispy Chicken Fingers (6 ct) | 36.5g |
| Crispy Chicken Fingers with TGI Sauce (4 ct) | 36.5g |
| Crispy Chicken Fingers with TGI Sauce (5 ct) | 39.4g |
| Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad (Grilled) | 39.5g |
| Loaded Tots | 40.5g |
| Crispy Chicken Fingers with TGI Sauce (6 ct) | 41.2g |
| Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad (Crispy) | 43.2g |
| Fish & Chips | 44.7g |
Frequently asked
Does TGI Fridays use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, TGI Fridays cooks with: soybean and canola oil. Across the 159 menu items we analyzed, it averages 12.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
What oil does TGI Fridays cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean/canola frying blend (PUFA fraction ~0.55 for fried items); grill items lower. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does TGI Fridays use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates TGI Fridays cooks with soybean and canola oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is TGI Fridays seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates TGI Fridays cooks with soybean and canola oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at TGI Fridays?
Whiskey Glaze & BBQ Ribs Platter is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at TGI Fridays, at an estimated 8.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at TGI Fridays?
Fish & Chips is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at TGI Fridays, at an estimated 44.7g 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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