What oil does Cheesecake Factory fry in?
Cheesecake Factory cooks with soybean and canola oil.
In detail: Soybean/canola blend (soybean-dominant); used for deep-frying, sautéing, and pan sauces. PUFA fraction ~0.55 on unsaturated fat.
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Build my orderCheesecake Factory at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean and canola oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | F (13.9 g average per item, 410 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes · Canola oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Cheesecake Factory
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 |
|---|---|
| SkinnyLicious Grilled Steak Medallions | 1.1g |
| Meatball Sliders | 1.5g |
| Fresh Basil, Tomato and Cheese Flatbread | 2.1g |
| Filet Mignon | 2.2g |
| Hawaiian Flatbread (HI) | 2.4g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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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 Cheesecake Factory 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 Cheesecake Factory fry in?
Cheesecake Factory cooks with soybean and canola oil. In detail: Soybean/canola blend (soybean-dominant); used for deep-frying, sautéing, and pan sauces. PUFA fraction ~0.55 on unsaturated fat.
Does Cheesecake Factory use seed oils?
Yes. Cheesecake Factory cooks with soybean and canola oil. Its seed oil grade is F, about 13.9 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Cheesecake Factory use beef tallow?
No. Cheesecake Factory cooks with soybean and canola oil, not beef tallow.
Does Cheesecake Factory use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Cheesecake Factory cooks with soybean and canola oil. 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 Cheesecake Factory?
SkinnyLicious Grilled Steak Medallions (1.1 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Fresh Basil, Tomato and Cheese Flatbread (2.1 g) and Filet Mignon (2.2 g).
Which Cheesecake Factory item has the most seed oil?
Barbeque Ranch Chicken Salad, at about 74.4 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.