Mad Mex Australia Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Mad Mex Australia cooks with: canola oil (estimated). Across the 81 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Mad Mex 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: Naked Burrito (Bowl) - Chicken Chipotle (Small), 1.6g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Naked Burrito (Bowl) - Beef Barbacoa (Small) | 1.1g |
| Naked Burrito (Bowl) - Beef Barbacoa (Regular) | 1.5g |
| Naked Burrito (Bowl) - Chicken Chipotle (Small) | 1.6g |
| Quesadilla - Beef Barbacoa | 1.7g |
| Soft Tacos - Beef Barbacoa | 1.8g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Mad Mex Australia
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Nachos - Mexicali Mince (Regular) | 11.0g |
| Nachos - Mexicali Mince (Small) | 9.8g |
| Nachos - Chorizo (Regular) | 9.6g |
| Nachos - Veggie Veracruz (Regular) | 9.5g |
| Nachos - Veggie Veracruz (Small) | 8.9g |
Every Mad Mex Australia item, ranked
All 81 items we have for Mad Mex Australia, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Black Beans (side) | 0.0g |
| Mild Salsa (Fire-Roasted Tomato) | 0.0g |
| Salsa Verde Tomatillo | 0.0g |
| Chocolate Sauce | 0.0g |
| Cool Ridge Still Water | 0.0g |
| Jarritos Guava | 0.0g |
| Jarritos Cola | 0.0g |
| Jarritos Lime | 0.0g |
| Cool Ridge Sparkling Water | 0.0g |
| Pepsi 600ml | 0.0g |
| Pepsi Can | 0.0g |
| Pepsi Max 600ml | 0.0g |
| Pepsi Max Can | 0.0g |
| Red Bull | 0.0g |
| Red Bull Sugar Free | 0.0g |
| Solo 600ml | 0.0g |
| Solo Can | 0.0g |
| Sunkist Can | 0.0g |
| Vegan Cheese (side) | 0.1g |
| Salsa Picante Habanero | 0.1g |
| Dulce de Leche | 0.1g |
| Sour Cream (side) | 0.1g |
| Queso (side) | 0.4g |
| Guacamole (side) | 1.1g |
| Brown Rice (side) | 1.1g |
| Naked Burrito (Bowl) - Beef Barbacoa (Small) | 1.1g |
| Naked Burrito (Bowl) - Beef Barbacoa (Regular) | 1.5g |
| Naked Burrito (Bowl) - Chicken Chipotle (Small) | 1.6g |
| Quesadilla - Beef Barbacoa | 1.7g |
| Soft Tacos - Beef Barbacoa | 1.8g |
| Burrito - Beef Barbacoa (Small) | 1.8g |
| Naked Burrito (Bowl) - Veggie Veracruz (Small) | 2.1g |
| Burrito - Chicken Chipotle (Small) | 2.2g |
| Naked Burrito (Bowl) - Chorizo (Small) | 2.2g |
| Grande Melt - Beef Barbacoa | 2.2g |
| Naked Burrito (Bowl) - Chicken Chipotle (Regular) | 2.3g |
| Quesadilla - Chicken Chipotle | 2.5g |
| Soft Tacos - Chicken Chipotle | 2.6g |
| Burrito - Beef Barbacoa (Regular) | 2.6g |
| Burrito - Veggie Veracruz (Small) | 2.8g |
| Burrito - Chorizo (Small) | 2.9g |
| Naked Burrito (Bowl) - Mexicali Mince (Small) | 3.1g |
| Naked Burrito (Bowl) - Veggie Veracruz (Regular) | 3.2g |
| Naked Burrito (Bowl) - Chorizo (Regular) | 3.2g |
| Burrito - Chicken Chipotle (Regular) | 3.3g |
| Quesadilla - Chorizo | 3.4g |
| Quesadilla - Veggie Veracruz | 3.4g |
| Soft Tacos - Chorizo | 3.5g |
| Soft Tacos - Veggie Veracruz | 3.5g |
| Crispy Corn Tacos - Beef Barbacoa | 3.6g |
| Grande Melt - Chicken Chipotle | 3.7g |
| Burrito - Mexicali Mince (Small) | 3.7g |
| Burrito - Veggie Veracruz (Regular) | 4.2g |
| Burrito - Chorizo (Regular) | 4.3g |
| Corn Chips (Small) | 4.3g |
| Crispy Corn Tacos - Chicken Chipotle | 4.4g |
| Baja Fries (Small) | 4.6g |
| Naked Burrito (Bowl) - Mexicali Mince (Regular) | 4.7g |
| Soft Tacos - Mexicali Mince | 4.9g |
| Quesadilla - Mexicali Mince | 4.9g |
| Crispy Corn Tacos - Veggie Veracruz | 5.3g |
| Crispy Corn Tacos - Chorizo | 5.4g |
| Grande Melt - Veggie Veracruz | 5.5g |
| Burrito - Mexicali Mince (Regular) | 5.7g |
| Grande Melt - Chorizo | 5.7g |
| Corn Chips & Guac | 6.1g |
| Baja Fries (Regular) | 6.5g |
| Crispy Corn Tacos - Mexicali Mince | 6.8g |
| Corn Chips (Regular) | 7.7g |
| Nachos - Beef Barbacoa (Small) | 7.8g |
| Nachos - Beef Barbacoa (Regular) | 7.9g |
| Nachos - Chicken Chipotle (Small) | 8.3g |
| Grande Melt - Mexicali Mince | 8.5g |
| Churros (3) | 8.6g |
| Nachos - Chicken Chipotle (Regular) | 8.6g |
| Nachos - Veggie Veracruz (Small) | 8.9g |
| Nachos - Chorizo (Small) | 8.9g |
| Nachos - Veggie Veracruz (Regular) | 9.5g |
| Nachos - Chorizo (Regular) | 9.6g |
| Nachos - Mexicali Mince (Small) | 9.8g |
| Nachos - Mexicali Mince (Regular) | 11.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Mad Mex Australia use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Mad Mex Australia cooks with: canola oil (estimated). Across the 81 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Mad Mex Australia cook with?
Our research indicates: canola oil for the fryer (corn chips, crispy taco shells, Baja Fries, churros) — inferred from the live nutrition-calculator data: corn chips and taco shells carry only ~9% saturated fat of total fat (Corn Chips 26.6g fat/2.3g sat per 100g; Crispy Taco Shell 18.9g fat/1.7g sat per 100g), matching canola's ~7% saturated signature; Mad Mex has long marketed itself as trans-fat-free (historically using rice bran oil) but current AU nutrition data is most consistent with a canola-based fryer. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Mad Mex Australia use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Mad Mex Australia cooks with canola oil (estimated), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Mad Mex Australia seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Mad Mex 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 Mad Mex Australia?
Naked Burrito (Bowl) - Beef Barbacoa (Small) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Mad Mex Australia, at an estimated 1.1g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Mad Mex Australia?
Nachos - Mexicali Mince (Regular) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Mad Mex Australia, at an estimated 11.0g 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. 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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