Vili's Australia Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Vili's Australia cooks with: vegetable oil (canola blend) in pastry ingredient statement; puff pastry pies use vegetable shortening; Cafe De Vili's items grilled/baked, minimal deep frying. Across the 28 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
Safest Orders at Vili's 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: Curry Pie + Cappuccino, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Flat White | 0.0g |
| White Bread Loaf | 1.0g |
| Wholemeal Loaf | 1.0g |
| Custard Tart | 2.0g |
| Lamington | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at Vili's Australia
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Cafe De Vili's Hot Chips | 9.0g |
| Donut (Cinnamon) | 8.0g |
| Cafe De Vili's Chicken Schnitzel Burger | 6.0g |
| Cafe De Vili's Bacon & Egg Roll | 4.0g |
| Cafe De Vili's Ham & Cheese Toastie | 4.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Vili's Australia use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Vili's Australia cooks with: vegetable oil (canola blend) in pastry ingredient statement; puff pastry pies use vegetable shortening; Cafe De Vili's items grilled/baked, minimal deep frying. Across the 28 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Vili's Australia cook with?
Our research indicates: vegetable oil (canola blend) in pastry ingredient statement; puff pastry pies use vegetable shortening; Cafe De Vili's items grilled/baked, minimal deep frying. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Vili's Australia use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Vili's Australia cooks with vegetable oil (canola blend) in pastry ingredient statement; puff pastry pies use vegetable shortening; Cafe De Vili's items grilled/baked, minimal deep frying, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Vili's Australia seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Vili's Australia cooks with vegetable oil (canola blend) in pastry ingredient statement; puff pastry pies use vegetable shortening; Cafe De Vili's items grilled/baked, minimal deep frying, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Vili's Australia?
Flat White is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Vili's Australia, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Vili's Australia?
Cafe De Vili's Hot Chips is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Vili's Australia, at an estimated 9.0g 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. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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