Red Rooster Australia Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Red Rooster Australia cooks with: canola (Australian canola oil; used to cook chips, roast potato, crispy chicken fillets, nuggets and mayonnaise per company statements and ingredient disclosures). Across the 34 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High 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: Rippa Roll + Mash & Gravy + Bottled Water, 11.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chocolate Mousse | 2.0g |
| Thickshake | 2.0g |
| Pineapple Fritter | 5.0g |
| Bacon & Egg Wrap | 6.0g |
| Big Breakfast Roll | 7.0g |
What to Avoid at Red Rooster Australia
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Red Hot Fried Chicken (2pc) | 14.0g |
| Crunchy Fried Chicken (2pc) | 13.0g |
| Buttermilk Wings (5pc) | 12.0g |
| Chips Large | 12.0g |
| Chicken Tenders (3pc) | 10.0g |
Every Red Rooster Australia item, ranked
All 34 items we have for Red Rooster Australia, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Bottled Water | 0.0g |
| Gravy | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Mousse | 2.0g |
| Thickshake | 2.0g |
| Mash & Gravy | 3.0g |
| Coleslaw | 4.0g |
| Pineapple Fritter | 5.0g |
| Mayo | 5.0g |
| Aioli | 6.0g |
| Bacon & Egg Wrap | 6.0g |
| Big Breakfast Roll | 7.0g |
| Reds Burger | 8.0g |
| Rippa Roll | 8.0g |
| Flayva Wrap | 8.0g |
| Sweet Potato Wedges | 8.0g |
| Chips Regular | 9.0g |
| Half Roast Chicken | 9.0g |
| Whole Roast Chicken | 9.0g |
| Quarter Roast Chicken | 9.0g |
| Rooster Roll | 9.0g |
| Chicken Nuggets (10pc) | 9.0g |
| Picklebird Burger | 9.0g |
| Chilli Aioli Tender Rippa | 9.0g |
| Chicken Chippies | 9.0g |
| Chicken Tenders (3pc) | 10.0g |
| Cheesy Nuggets (10pc) | 10.0g |
| BBQ Bacon Burger | 10.0g |
| Buttermilk Wings (5pc) | 12.0g |
| Chips Large | 12.0g |
| Crunchy Fried Chicken (2pc) | 13.0g |
| Red Hot Fried Chicken (2pc) | 14.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Red Rooster Australia use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Red Rooster Australia cooks with: canola (Australian canola oil; used to cook chips, roast potato, crispy chicken fillets, nuggets and mayonnaise per company statements and ingredient disclosures). Across the 34 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High 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 (Australian canola oil; used to cook chips, roast potato, crispy chicken fillets, nuggets and mayonnaise per company statements and ingredient disclosures), 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 (Australian canola oil; used to cook chips, roast potato, crispy chicken fillets, nuggets and mayonnaise per company statements and ingredient disclosures), 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?
Chocolate Mousse is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Red Rooster Australia, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Red Rooster Australia?
Red Hot Fried Chicken (2pc) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Red Rooster Australia, at an estimated 14.0g 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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