Red Rooster Australia Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Red Rooster Australia cooks with: canola oil. Across the 78 menu items we analyzed, it averages 13.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
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Safest Orders at Red Rooster 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: Quarter Roast Chicken + Mash & Gravy (Regular) + Cool Ridge Water, 3.3g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Quarter Roast Chicken | 3.2g |
| Chicken Tenders (3pc) | 3.4g |
| Bacon & Egg Wrap | 6.0g |
| Half Roast Chicken | 6.3g |
| Honey BBQ Rippa Roll | 6.8g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Red Rooster Australia
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Reds Hot Fried Chicken (18pc) | 153.7g |
| Reds Hot Fried Chicken (12pc) | 102.5g |
| Hot Honey Fried Chicken (18pc) | 83.7g |
| Fried Chicken (18pc) | 83.1g |
| Hot Honey Fried Chicken (12pc) | 55.8g |
Every Red Rooster Australia item, ranked
All 78 items we have for Red Rooster Australia, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Lipton Lemon | 0.0g |
| Cool Ridge Water | 0.0g |
| Gravy (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Sweet & Sour Sauce | 0.0g |
| Mash & Gravy (Regular) | 0.1g |
| Hot Honey Sauce | 0.1g |
| Peas (Regular) | 0.1g |
| Gravy (Large) | 0.2g |
| Mash & Gravy (Large) | 0.5g |
| Strawberry Cheesecake | 0.8g |
| Vanilla Slice Bites (6pc) | 0.8g |
| Garlic Bread | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Mousse | 1.2g |
| Vanilla Slice Bites (10pc) | 1.4g |
| Pineapple Fritter | 1.9g |
| Thickshake | 2.0g |
| Battered Corn Wheels (2pc) | 2.5g |
| Crunchy Slaw (Regular) | 2.8g |
| Quarter Roast Chicken | 3.2g |
| Chicken Tenders (3pc) | 3.4g |
| Crunchy Potato (Regular) | 3.5g |
| Kids Cheeseburger | 3.7g |
| Chilli Aioli Sauce | 4.1g |
| Chips Regular | 4.2g |
| Hot Honey Fried Chicken (1pc) | 4.6g |
| Fried Chicken (1pc) | 4.6g |
| BBQ Sauce | 4.9g |
| Pickle Mayo Sauce | 5.1g |
| Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce | 5.2g |
| Chilli Aioli Rippa Roll | 6.0g |
| Bacon & Egg Wrap | 6.0g |
| Sweet Potato (Regular) | 6.0g |
| Battered Corn Wheels (5pc) | 6.2g |
| Half Roast Chicken | 6.3g |
| Reds Hot Sauce | 6.3g |
| Crunchy Slaw (Large) | 6.5g |
| Honey BBQ Rippa Roll | 6.8g |
| Chicken Tenders (6pc) | 6.9g |
| Chips Large | 7.0g |
| Crunchy Potato (Large) | 7.0g |
| Picklebird Veggie Burger | 7.0g |
| Picklebird Burger | 7.4g |
| Rooster Roll | 7.5g |
| Pineapple Fritters (4pc) | 7.6g |
| Buttermilk Wings (3pc) | 8.0g |
| Triple Honey BBQ Rippa Roll | 8.0g |
| Chicken Nuggets (10pc) | 8.2g |
| Chicken BLT Burger (Roast) | 8.2g |
| Big Breakfast Roll | 8.4g |
| Whole Egg Mayo Sauce | 8.4g |
| Reds Hot Fried Chicken (1pc) | 8.5g |
| Chicken Chippies | 9.0g |
| Fried Chicken (2pc) | 9.2g |
| Spicy Burger | 9.4g |
| BBQ Bacon Burger | 9.5g |
| Sweet Potato (Large) | 9.8g |
| Herb Mayo Sauce | 10.0g |
| Cheesy Nuggets (10pc) | 10.1g |
| Rippa Roll | 10.4g |
| Flayva Wrap | 10.7g |
| Reds Veggie Burger | 10.7g |
| Reds Burger | 11.1g |
| Triple Rippa Roll | 11.6g |
| Triple Flayva Wrap | 11.8g |
| Whole Roast Chicken | 12.7g |
| Chips Family | 14.7g |
| Buttermilk Wings (6pc) | 16.0g |
| Reds Hot Fried Chicken (2pc) | 17.1g |
| Buttermilk Wings (10pc) | 26.7g |
| Fried Chicken (6pc) | 27.7g |
| Hot Honey Fried Chicken (6pc) | 27.9g |
| Reds Hot Fried Chicken (6pc) | 51.2g |
| Fried Chicken (12pc) | 55.4g |
| Hot Honey Fried Chicken (12pc) | 55.8g |
| Fried Chicken (18pc) | 83.1g |
| Hot Honey Fried Chicken (18pc) | 83.7g |
| Reds Hot Fried Chicken (12pc) | 102.5g |
| Reds Hot Fried Chicken (18pc) | 153.7g |
Frequently asked
Does Red Rooster Australia use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Red Rooster Australia cooks with: canola oil. Across the 78 menu items we analyzed, it averages 13.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
What oil does Red Rooster Australia cook with?
Our research indicates: canola (Australian canola oil; used to cook chips, roast potato, crispy chicken fillets, nuggets and mayonnaise per company statements and ingredient disclosures). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Red Rooster Australia use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Red Rooster Australia cooks with canola oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Red Rooster Australia seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Red Rooster Australia 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 Red Rooster Australia?
Chicken Tenders (3pc) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Red Rooster Australia, at an estimated 3.4g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Red Rooster Australia?
Reds Hot Fried Chicken (18pc) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Red Rooster Australia, at an estimated 153.7g 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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