What oil does Ivar's fry in?
Ivar's cooks with canola.
CHigh Risk — 8.7g avg PUFA/item across 72 items
The 5 cleanest things to order at Ivar's
| Corn on the Cob | 0.0g PUFA |
| Cocktail Sauce (packet) | 0.0g PUFA |
| Malt Vinegar (packet) | 0.0g PUFA |
| Bottled Root Beer | 0.0g PUFA |
| Fountain Soda | 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 Ivar's report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.