What oil does IHOP fry in?
IHOP cooks with Soybean oil (primary griddle and fryer oil per IHOP allergen guide); canola/soy blend used in some batter items; PUFA fraction 0.55 for fried/griddle items, 0.50 blended for batter items.
The 5 cleanest things to order at IHOP
| Lemonade | 0.0g PUFA |
| Coffee | 0.0g PUFA |
| Soft Drink | 0.0g PUFA |
| Iced Tea | 0.0g PUFA |
| Orange Juice | 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 IHOP report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.