What oil does Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen fry in?
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend.
In detail: soybean/vegetable oil (frying); butter on rolls.
Ordering at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderCheddar's Scratch Kitchen at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil and vegetable oil blend |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | F (12.1 g average per item, 169 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes · Vegetable oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| 6 oz. Fire Grilled Sirloin | 1.1g |
| 8 oz. Fire Grilled Sirloin | 1.4g |
| Vegetable Plate | 2.0g |
| 7 oz. Filet | 2.0g |
| Top Sirloin Steak & Shrimp Combo (Grilled Shrimp) | 2.3g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Pick your meal, sides, sauces and drink in the app and see your seed oil total before you order. It logs to your day in one tap. Free on iPhone and Android.
Build my orderWhy the frying oil matters
Most fast-food chains fry in seed oils like soybean, canola, corn, or a blend of them, which are high in polyunsaturated fat (PUFA). A handful still use beef tallow or other stable fats, which are far lower in PUFA. The oil a kitchen fries in is the single biggest driver of how much seed oil ends up on your plate. See the full breakdown on the Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.
Frequently asked
What oil does Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen fry in?
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. In detail: soybean/vegetable oil (frying); butter on rolls.
Does Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen use seed oils?
Yes. Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Its seed oil grade is F, about 12.1 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen use beef tallow?
No. Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow.
Does Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. If you have a peanut allergy, ask the restaurant directly, because oils and suppliers can vary by location.
What is the lowest seed oil order at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen?
Vegetable Plate (2.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: 7 oz. Filet (2.0 g) and Top Sirloin Steak & Shrimp Combo (Grilled Shrimp) (2.3 g).
Which Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen item has the most seed oil?
Buffalo Chicken Wrapper, at about 59.5 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.