California Fish Grill Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, California Fish Grill cooks with: soybean/canola blend (frying); grilled items natural omega-3 PUFA. Across the 97 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Safest Orders at California Fish Grill
| Steamed Broccoli | 0.0g PUFA |
| Cocktail Sauce | 0.0g PUFA |
| Bottled Water | 0.0g PUFA |
| Pure Leaf Lemon Tea | 0.0g PUFA |
| Pure Leaf Green Tea | 0.0g PUFA |
What to Avoid at California Fish Grill
| Fish & Chips (3-piece battered) | 16.0g PUFA |
| Battered Fried Cod (3-piece) | 14.0g PUFA |
| Battered Fish Taco Combo | 14.0g PUFA |
| Battered Shrimp Taco Combo | 14.0g PUFA |
| Battered Fish & Chips | 13.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does California Fish Grill use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, California Fish Grill cooks with: soybean/canola blend (frying); grilled items natural omega-3 PUFA. Across the 97 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does California Fish Grill cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean/canola blend (frying); grilled items natural omega-3 PUFA. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does California Fish Grill use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates California Fish Grill cooks with soybean/canola blend (frying); grilled items natural omega-3 PUFA, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is California Fish Grill seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates California Fish Grill cooks with soybean/canola blend (frying); grilled items natural omega-3 PUFA, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at California Fish Grill?
Steamed Broccoli is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at California Fish Grill, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at California Fish Grill?
Fish & Chips (3-piece battered) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at California Fish Grill, at an estimated 16.0g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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