The Bavarian Australia Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, The Bavarian Australia cooks with: canola oil (fryer for schnitzels, pretzels, fries). Across the 28 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at The Bavarian 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: Bratwurst Sausage Platter + Radler, 5.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Radler | 0.0g |
| Apple Spritz | 0.0g |
| Sauerkraut | 1.0g |
| Red Cabbage | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Mousse | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at The Bavarian Australia
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Crumbed Calamari | 12.0g |
| Beer Battered Fish | 12.0g |
| Chicken Schnitzel | 11.0g |
| Wiener Schnitzel | 11.0g |
| Bavarian Fries | 10.0g |
Every The Bavarian Australia item, ranked
All 28 items we have for The Bavarian Australia, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Soft Drink | 0.0g |
| Radler | 0.0g |
| Apple Spritz | 0.0g |
| Sauerkraut | 1.0g |
| Red Cabbage | 1.0g |
| Black Forest Cake | 2.0g |
| Chocolate Mousse | 2.0g |
| Apple Strudel | 3.0g |
| Soft Pretzel | 3.0g |
| Bavarian Meatballs | 4.0g |
| German Potato Salad | 5.0g |
| Bratwurst Sausage Platter | 5.0g |
| Pretzel with Beer Cheese Dip | 5.0g |
| Caesar Salad | 6.0g |
| Bavarian Pork Knuckle | 6.0g |
| Currywurst | 6.0g |
| Beef Burger | 7.0g |
| Schnitzel Burger | 8.0g |
| Loaded Nachos | 8.0g |
| Onion Rings | 9.0g |
| Bavarian Fries | 10.0g |
| Cheesy Fries | 10.0g |
| Kids Schnitzel | 10.0g |
| Kids Chicken Nuggets | 10.0g |
| Chicken Schnitzel | 11.0g |
| Wiener Schnitzel | 11.0g |
| Crumbed Calamari | 12.0g |
| Beer Battered Fish | 12.0g |
Frequently asked
Does The Bavarian Australia use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, The Bavarian Australia cooks with: canola oil (fryer for schnitzels, pretzels, fries). Across the 28 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does The Bavarian Australia cook with?
Our research indicates: canola oil (fryer for schnitzels, pretzels, fries). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does The Bavarian Australia use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates The Bavarian Australia cooks with canola oil (fryer for schnitzels, pretzels, fries), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is The Bavarian Australia seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates The Bavarian Australia cooks with canola oil (fryer for schnitzels, pretzels, fries), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at The Bavarian Australia?
Radler is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Bavarian Australia, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at The Bavarian Australia?
Crumbed Calamari is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Bavarian Australia, at an estimated 12.0g 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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