What oil does Cheesecake Factory fry in?
Cheesecake Factory cooks with Soybean/canola blend (soybean-dominant); used for deep-frying, sautéing, and pan sauces. PUFA fraction ~0.55 on unsaturated fat..
BMedium Risk — 7.8g avg PUFA/item across 197 items
The 5 cleanest things to order at Cheesecake Factory
| Soft Drink | 0.0g PUFA |
| Iced Tea | 0.0g PUFA |
| Bowl of Fresh Strawberries | 0.0g PUFA |
| Housemade Lemonade | 0.0g PUFA |
| Freshly Brewed Coffee | 0.0g PUFA |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Why 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 Cheesecake Factory report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.