Ted's Montana Grill Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Ted's Montana Grill cooks with: canola oil. Across the 105 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Ted's Montana Grill
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.
Cleanest full order: Ted's Bison Filet (8oz), 4.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Ted's Bison Filet (8oz) | 4.0g |
| Balsamic Blue Steak Salad (bison) | 4.9g |
| Grilled Chicken Breast | 5.0g |
| Bison Short Ribs | 5.1g |
| Ted's Beef Filet (8oz) | 5.7g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Ted's Montana Grill
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Homemade Chips (starter) | 49.9g |
| St. Phillip's Island Crab Cakes (entree) | 41.8g |
| Salt & Pepper Onion Rings | 28.7g |
| Bison Nachos | 28.0g |
| Certified Angus Beef New York Strip (12oz) | 26.3g |
Every Ted's Montana Grill item, ranked
All 105 items we have for Ted's Montana Grill, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| House Side Salad (no dressing) | 0.3g |
| Garlic Mashed Potatoes | 0.8g |
| Oatmeal Raisin Cookie | 0.8g |
| Buttered Carrots | 1.2g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | 1.2g |
| Kids Mac-n-Cheese | 1.4g |
| Vanilla Ice Cream (two scoops) | 1.5g |
| Coke Float | 1.5g |
| IBC Root Beer Float | 1.5g |
| Wedge Side Salad (no dressing) | 1.8g |
| Double Chocolate Cookie | 1.8g |
| Kids Grilled Cheese | 2.6g |
| Kids Sirloin Steak (Bison) | 3.0g |
| Strawberry Shortcake | 3.2g |
| Kids Sirloin Steak (Beef) | 3.3g |
| Vanilla Shake | 3.3g |
| Chocolate Shake | 3.3g |
| Strawberry Shake | 3.3g |
| Vanilla Malt | 3.4g |
| Strawberry Malt | 3.4g |
| Chocolate Malt | 3.5g |
| Kids Cheeseburger (Bison) | 3.6g |
| Kids Grilled Chicken | 3.6g |
| Snickerdoodle Cookie | 3.6g |
| Kale Side Salad | 3.8g |
| Ted's Bison Filet (8oz) | 4.0g |
| Roasted Asparagus | 4.2g |
| Kids Cheeseburger (Beef) | 4.7g |
| Balsamic Blue Steak Salad (bison) | 4.9g |
| Grilled Chicken Breast | 5.0g |
| Kids Bison Meatloaf | 5.0g |
| Bison Short Ribs | 5.1g |
| Chopped Side Salad | 5.3g |
| Kids Bison Brisket | 5.4g |
| Cheesecake with Wildberries | 5.5g |
| Ted's Beef Filet (8oz) | 5.7g |
| Apple Pecan Crisp with Ice Cream | 5.9g |
| Snowcrest Chicken Sandwich (Grilled) | 6.0g |
| New York Strip (bison, 11oz) | 6.2g |
| Kids Cedar Plank Salmon | 6.5g |
| Karen's Flying-D Bison Chili (Cup) | 6.7g |
| St. Phillip's Island Crab Cake (starter) | 6.8g |
| Fresh-Cut Fries | 7.0g |
| Caesar Side Salad (eggless dressing) | 7.2g |
| Skinny Dip Bison Burger (bunless) | 7.3g |
| Delmonico Ribeye (bison, 14oz) | 7.6g |
| Kahlua Fudge Brownie | 8.2g |
| Grilled Shrimp on Ciabatta Toast | 8.3g |
| Snowcrest Chicken Sandwich (Fried) | 8.4g |
| Skinny Dip Beef Burger (bunless) | 8.4g |
| Naked Bison Burger | 8.6g |
| Balsamic Blue Steak Salad (beef) | 9.1g |
| Kids Chicken Tenders | 9.1g |
| Cheeseburger (Bison) | 9.2g |
| Bison Meatloaf | 9.4g |
| Delmonico Ribeye (beef, 14oz) | 9.5g |
| Naked Beef Burger | 9.8g |
| Swiss and Mushroom Bison Burger | 9.8g |
| Bison Brisket | 9.8g |
| Ted's Bacon Cheeseburger (bison) | 10.1g |
| Parmesan Roasted Broccoli | 10.1g |
| Cheeseburger (Beef) | 10.2g |
| Blue Creek Bison Burger | 10.4g |
| 50/50 Fries & Onion Rings | 10.6g |
| Salt & Pepper Onion Rings (side) | 10.6g |
| Ted's Bacon Cheeseburger (beef) | 10.7g |
| Swiss and Mushroom Beef Burger | 10.7g |
| Karen's Flying-D Bison Chili (Bowl) | 10.7g |
| George's Classic Cadillac Bison Burger | 11.2g |
| Blue Creek Beef Burger | 11.3g |
| Red Rock Bison Burger (pepper jack, onion straws, Z-sauce) | 11.5g |
| Caesar Salad (grilled shrimp) | 11.6g |
| George's Classic Cadillac Beef Burger | 11.8g |
| Knife-and-Fork Chili Cheese Bison Burger | 12.0g |
| Avalon Bison Burger (gruyere, blue cheese, bacon, aioli) | 12.2g |
| 1977 America's Cup Bison Burger | 12.2g |
| Bison Meatloaf Sandwich | 12.2g |
| Chicken Chopped Salad (basil vinaigrette) | 12.7g |
| Knife-and-Fork Chili Cheese Beef Burger | 12.8g |
| 1977 America's Cup Beef Burger | 12.9g |
| Red Rock Beef Burger | 13.6g |
| Red Rock Chicken Sandwich | 13.9g |
| Salt and Pepper Trout | 14.3g |
| Canyon Creek Bison Burger | 14.4g |
| Green and Hot Bison Burger (pepper jack, guacamole, Sriracha aioli) | 14.7g |
| Big Sky Grilled Salad (bison burger) | 15.0g |
| Green and Hot Beef Burger (pepper jack, guacamole, Sriracha aioli) | 15.1g |
| Canyon Creek Beef Burger | 15.7g |
| Avalon Beef Burger | 16.0g |
| Delicious Duo Burger | 16.2g |
| House-Made Veggie Burger | 16.8g |
| Big Sky Grilled Salad (beef burger) | 17.4g |
| Big Sky Grilled Salad (grilled chicken) | 18.5g |
| Cedar Plank Salmon (7 oz) | 19.2g |
| Big Sky Grilled Salad (cedar plank salmon) | 20.4g |
| Cedar Plank Salmon (9 oz) | 20.9g |
| Bar None Sliders (Bison) | 21.1g |
| Absolute Best Fish Sandwich | 22.8g |
| Bar None Sliders (Beef) | 24.2g |
| Caesar Salad (grilled chicken) | 25.2g |
| Certified Angus Beef New York Strip (12oz) | 26.3g |
| Bison Nachos | 28.0g |
| Salt & Pepper Onion Rings | 28.7g |
| St. Phillip's Island Crab Cakes (entree) | 41.8g |
| Homemade Chips (starter) | 49.9g |
Frequently asked
Does Ted's Montana Grill use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Ted's Montana Grill cooks with: canola oil. Across the 105 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Ted's Montana Grill cook with?
Our research indicates: Canola oil in the fryer, per the chain's OWN ingredient statements (branded nutrition portal label endpoint, 2026): every fried item lists 'Oil, Fry [Canola Oil, TBHQ, Citric Acid, Dimethylpolysiloxane]' - plain canola, with no high-oleic claim anywhere in Ted's own text; the earlier 'high-oleic' note came from a third-party 2007 trans-fat article and is retired. Fresh Cut Fries (oil + potato + salt only) print 1.57 g sat on 21.96 g fat = 7.1%, the canola family. Steaks, grilled chicken, roasted broccoli and vinaigrettes use 'Oil Blend, Olive/Canola [Canola Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil]' (canola first) - the trout is NOT olive-oil seared as the old note said. Ted's Burger Seasoning, on nearly every savoury item, still lists partially hydrogenated soybean oil, the declared source of the 0.5-3 g trans fat on its 2026 panels. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Ted's Montana Grill use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Ted's Montana Grill cooks with canola oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Ted's Montana Grill seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Ted's Montana Grill cooks with canola oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Ted's Montana Grill?
Ted's Bison Filet (8oz) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Ted's Montana Grill, at an estimated 4.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Ted's Montana Grill?
Homemade Chips (starter) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Ted's Montana Grill, at an estimated 49.9g 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. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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