Carl's Jr Australia Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Carl's Jr Australia cooks with: canola oil (estimated). Across the 105 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Carl's Jr Australia
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: Cheeseburger + Bottled Water, 1.6g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Pancakes | 1.4g |
| Cheeseburger | 1.6g |
| Double Cheeseburger | 2.0g |
| Chicken Stars (3 Pieces) | 2.3g |
| Crispy Chicken Salad | 2.8g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Carl's Jr Australia
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chicken Stars (20 Pieces) | 15.5g |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | 11.0g |
| Criss Cut Fries | 11.0g |
| Zucchini Fries | 10.0g |
| Guacamole Angus Burger | 9.9g |
Around the world: Carl's Jr
We have Carl's Jr in 2 countries. Here is what it cooks with in each one, and how the same menu items compare.
| Country | Cooks with | Chili Cheese Fries | Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger | Western Bacon Cheeseburger | Double Cheeseburger | Cheeseburger |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia (this page) | canola oil | 8.0g | 6.9g | 5.7g | 2.0g | 1.6g |
| New Zealand | vegetable oil | 15.0g | 8.0g | 6.8g | 1.7g | 1.8g |
Items are matched by name, so portions and recipes can differ between countries. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item. Oil notes are as each country's chain discloses them.
Every Carl's Jr Australia item, ranked
All 105 items we have for Carl's Jr Australia, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Ketchup Sachet | 0.0g |
| Bottled Water | 0.0g |
| Fanta Raspberry (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Fanta Raspberry (Large) | 0.0g |
| Long Black (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Black Tea (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke (Large) | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola No Sugar (Small) | 0.0g |
| Refresh Orange (Small) | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke (Small) | 0.0g |
| Fanta Orange (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Refresh Orange (Large) | 0.0g |
| Sprite (Small) | 0.0g |
| Fanta Orange (Small) | 0.0g |
| Fanta Orange (Large) | 0.0g |
| Fanta Raspberry (Small) | 0.0g |
| Black Tea (Small) | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola Classic (Large) | 0.0g |
| Sprite (Large) | 0.0g |
| Black Tea (Large) | 0.0g |
| Cascade Ginger Beer (Small) | 0.0g |
| Lift Lemon (Small) | 0.0g |
| Refresh Orange (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Long Black (Large) | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola No Sugar (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Sprite (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Cascade Ginger Beer (Large) | 0.0g |
| Lift Lemon (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Cascade Ginger Beer (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Long Black (Small) | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola No Sugar (Large) | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola Classic (Small) | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola Classic (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Short Black | 0.0g |
| Lift Lemon (Large) | 0.0g |
| BBQ Sauce | 0.2g |
| Side Salad | 0.3g |
| Flat White (Small) | 0.4g |
| Mocha (Small) | 0.4g |
| Latte (Small) | 0.4g |
| Cappuccino (Small) | 0.4g |
| Cappuccino (Medium) | 0.6g |
| Flat White (Medium) | 0.6g |
| Mocha (Medium) | 0.6g |
| Latte (Medium) | 0.6g |
| Mocha (Large) | 0.7g |
| Cappuccino (Large) | 0.7g |
| Flat White (Large) | 0.7g |
| Latte (Large) | 0.7g |
| Chocolate Sundae | 0.8g |
| Plain Sundae | 0.8g |
| Strawberry Sundae | 0.8g |
| Oreo Sundae | 0.9g |
| Ice Cream Sandwich | 0.9g |
| Pancakes | 1.4g |
| Star Pals Cheeseburger | 1.6g |
| Cheeseburger | 1.6g |
| Hand-Scooped Chocolate Milk Shake | 1.7g |
| Hand-Scooped Vanilla Milk Shake | 1.7g |
| Hand-Scooped Strawberry Milk Shake | 1.7g |
| Double Cheeseburger | 2.0g |
| Hand-Scooped Oreo Milk Shake | 2.1g |
| Chicken Stars (3 Pieces) | 2.3g |
| Crispy Chicken Salad | 2.8g |
| Low Carb Angus Burger | 2.8g |
| Jalapeño Poppers | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | 3.0g |
| Potato Bites (Small) | 3.5g |
| Beef, Egg & Cheese Roll | 3.5g |
| Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders (3 Pieces) | 3.7g |
| Natural Cut Fries (Small) | 3.8g |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Roll | 4.2g |
| Chicken Stars (6 Pieces) | 4.8g |
| Natural Cut Fries (Medium) | 4.8g |
| Famous Star with Cheese | 4.9g |
| Santa Fe Sauce | 5.1g |
| Hand-Breaded Hawaiian Chicken Burger | 5.3g |
| Mayonnaise | 5.4g |
| Western Bacon Cheeseburger | 5.7g |
| Potato Bites (Medium) | 5.8g |
| Natural Cut Fries (Large) | 5.8g |
| Waffle Fries | 5.8g |
| Breakfast Burger | 5.9g |
| Onion Rings | 6.1g |
| Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders (5 Pieces) | 6.1g |
| Hand-Breaded Chicken Fillet Burger | 6.1g |
| Super Star with Cheese | 6.1g |
| Veggie Star with Cheese | 6.8g |
| Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger | 6.9g |
| California Classic | 6.9g |
| Hand-Breaded Chicken BLT Burger | 7.1g |
| Ranch Sauce | 7.4g |
| Hearty Bacon Platter | 7.5g |
| Hand-Breaded Big Chicken Burger | 7.7g |
| Potato Bites (Large) | 7.7g |
| Chicken Stars (10 Pieces) | 7.8g |
| Chili Cheese Fries | 8.0g |
| The Big Carl | 8.4g |
| The Aussie (Beetroot & Fried Egg Burger) | 9.0g |
| Guacamole Angus Burger | 9.9g |
| Zucchini Fries | 10.0g |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | 11.0g |
| Criss Cut Fries | 11.0g |
| Chicken Stars (20 Pieces) | 15.5g |
Frequently asked
Does Carl's Jr Australia use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Carl's Jr Australia cooks with: canola oil (estimated). Across the 105 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Carl's Jr Australia cook with?
Our research indicates: canola, named by the chain itself: Carl's Jr Australia's Ingredient and Allergen Guide (April 2024) gives the fries as "Potato (95%), Canola Oil" with a canola fryer line, and the onion rings, hash browns and the mayo, Classic, Ranch and Santa Fe sauces all lead with canola. Corrected 2026-09-18 from "canola/vegetable oil blend ... used here as the working estimate" - it is not an estimate any more. Note: the Australian network shrank sharply after CJ's Group's 2024 voluntary administration (about 20 of its ~24 directly-run stores closed); the site and both guides are still live for the smaller set of stores trading as of mid-2026. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Carl's Jr Australia use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Carl's Jr Australia cooks with canola oil (estimated), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Carl's Jr Australia seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Carl's Jr Australia cooks with canola oil (estimated), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Carl's Jr Australia?
Cheeseburger is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Carl's Jr Australia, at an estimated 1.6g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Carl's Jr Australia?
Chicken Stars (20 Pieces) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Carl's Jr Australia, at an estimated 15.5g 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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