The Flame Broiler Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, The Flame Broiler cooks with: Flame-grilled meats with no added frying oil; teriyaki/magic sauce contains soybean oil; white rice cooked plain. Across the 66 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
Safest Orders at The Flame Broiler
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: Salad + Bottled Water, 1.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Salad | 1.0g |
| Mini Veggie Bowl | 1.0g |
| Avocado (add-on) | 1.0g |
| Extra Steak (add-on) | 1.0g |
| Extra Tofu (add-on) | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at The Flame Broiler
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Large Beef Bowl | 8.0g |
| Large Mixed Bowl (Chicken & Beef) | 7.0g |
| Large Chicken Bowl | 6.0g |
| Regular Beef Bowl | 5.0g |
| Regular Mixed Bowl (Chicken & Beef) | 5.0g |
Frequently asked
Does The Flame Broiler use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, The Flame Broiler cooks with: Flame-grilled meats with no added frying oil; teriyaki/magic sauce contains soybean oil; white rice cooked plain. Across the 66 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does The Flame Broiler cook with?
Our research indicates: Flame-grilled meats with no added frying oil; teriyaki/magic sauce contains soybean oil; white rice cooked plain. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does The Flame Broiler use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates The Flame Broiler cooks with Flame-grilled meats with no added frying oil; teriyaki/magic sauce contains soybean oil; white rice cooked plain, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is The Flame Broiler seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates The Flame Broiler cooks with Flame-grilled meats with no added frying oil; teriyaki/magic sauce contains soybean oil; white rice cooked plain, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at The Flame Broiler?
Salad is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Flame Broiler, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at The Flame Broiler?
Large Beef Bowl is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Flame Broiler, at an estimated 8.0g 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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See where The Flame Broiler lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch. Wondering about a specific dish instead? The Is It Seed Oil food guide answers it for 200+ everyday foods, and the distributor oils page covers what independent restaurants fry in.