What oil does Perkins Restaurant & Bakery fry in?
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery fries in soybean and canola oil.
In detail: soybean/canola blend shortening for griddle and fry; margarine for baked goods.
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Build my orderPerkins Restaurant & Bakery at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean and canola oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | D (8.1 g average per item, 194 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes · Canola oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
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 |
|---|---|
| Grilled Ham | 1.1g |
| Tomato Basil Soup | 1.4g |
| Top Sirloin Steak | 1.7g |
| Tomato Basil Soup (Cup) | 1.7g |
| Oatmeal | 1.9g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Build my orderWhat oil do other chains like Perkins Restaurant & Bakery use?
- What oil does IHOP use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Denny's use? Soybean and canola oil
- What oil does Waffle House use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Cracker Barrel use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Bob Evans use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Huddle House use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Black Bear Diner use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Eat'n Park use? Cottonseed and canola oil
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 Perkins Restaurant & Bakery 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 Perkins Restaurant & Bakery fry in?
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery fries in soybean and canola oil. In detail: soybean/canola blend shortening for griddle and fry; margarine for baked goods.
Does Perkins Restaurant & Bakery use seed oils?
Yes. Perkins Restaurant & Bakery fries in soybean and canola oil. Its seed oil grade is D, about 8.1 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Perkins Restaurant & Bakery use beef tallow?
No. Perkins Restaurant & Bakery fries in soybean and canola oil, not beef tallow.
Does Perkins Restaurant & Bakery use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Perkins Restaurant & Bakery fries in 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 Perkins Restaurant & Bakery?
Top Sirloin Steak (1.7 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Garden Salad (2.0 g) and Mediterranean Omelet (4.0 g).
Which Perkins Restaurant & Bakery item has the most seed oil?
Fish 'N Chips, at about 48.1 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.