The Habit Burger Grill Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, The Habit Burger Grill cooks with: soybean oil (confirmed via allergen disclosures; no peanut oil used). Across the 69 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
Safest Orders at The Habit Burger Grill
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: Burger Patty Only (No Bun) + Bottled Water, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Teriyaki Sauce | 0.0g |
| Burger Patty Only (No Bun) | 2.0g |
| Ahi Tuna Filet on Seeded Bun | 3.0g |
| Teriyaki Char | 4.0g |
| Ahi Tuna Filet Sandwich | 4.2g |
What to Avoid at The Habit Burger Grill
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chicken Club Sandwich | 23.4g |
| Santa Barbara Cobb Salad | 18.0g |
| Chicken Club on Sourdough | 17.0g |
| Double Char with Cheese | 16.8g |
| BBQ Chicken Salad | 16.0g |
Every The Habit Burger Grill item, ranked
All 69 items we have for The Habit Burger Grill, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Regular Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Large Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Regular Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Large Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Bottled Water | 0.0g |
| Regular Juice | 0.0g |
| BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Teriyaki Sauce | 0.0g |
| Sundae | 1.0g |
| Vanilla Shake | 2.0g |
| Chocolate Shake | 2.0g |
| Strawberry Shake | 2.0g |
| Mocha Shake | 2.0g |
| Cookies and Cream Shake | 2.0g |
| Coffee Shake | 2.0g |
| Blue Wave Shake | 2.0g |
| Burger Patty Only (No Bun) | 2.0g |
| Ahi Tuna Filet on Seeded Bun | 3.0g |
| Teriyaki Char | 4.0g |
| Ahi Tuna Filet Sandwich | 4.2g |
| Kids Crispy Chicken Bites | 4.2g |
| BBQ Bacon Char | 5.0g |
| Kids Hamburger | 5.1g |
| Charburger w/ Cheese | 6.0g |
| Tempura Green Beans | 6.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich on Wheat | 6.0g |
| Harvest Chopped Salad | 6.0g |
| Veggie Burger on Wheat Bun w/ Cheese | 7.0g |
| Sweet Potato Fries | 7.0g |
| Cheesy Cauliflower Tots | 7.0g |
| Classic Ranch | 7.5g |
| Sirloin Steak Sandwich on Sourdough | 8.0g |
| Patty Melt | 8.0g |
| Tempura Green Beans & Fries | 8.0g |
| Spicy Ranch | 8.5g |
| Avocado Ranch | 8.5g |
| Sweet Mustard (Vegan) | 8.5g |
| Portabella Char | 9.0g |
| Grilled Cheese Sandwich | 9.0g |
| Side Garden Ranch Salad | 9.0g |
| Kids Grilled Cheese | 9.0g |
| Tartar | 9.5g |
| Crispy Chicken Bites (5 pc) | 10.0g |
| 5 pc Crispy Chicken Bites | 10.0g |
| Fifty Fifty (Onion Rings & Fries) | 10.0g |
| Onion Rings | 10.8g |
| Veggie Burger with Cheese | 10.8g |
| Santa Barbara Char | 11.0g |
| Caesar Salad | 11.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 11.4g |
| Roasted Garlic Aioli | 11.5g |
| French Fries | 12.0g |
| Garden Ranch Salad | 12.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad | 12.0g |
| Charburger with Cheese | 12.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Teriyaki Char with Cheese | 13.2g |
| Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 14.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Bites (10 pc) | 14.0g |
| 10 pc Crispy Chicken Bites | 14.0g |
| Double Char | 14.4g |
| Mango Miso Crunch Salad | 14.4g |
| BBQ Bacon Char with Cheese | 15.6g |
| Sirloin Steak Sandwich | 15.6g |
| BBQ Chicken Salad | 16.0g |
| Double Char with Cheese | 16.8g |
| Chicken Club on Sourdough | 17.0g |
| Santa Barbara Cobb Salad | 18.0g |
| Chicken Club Sandwich | 23.4g |
Frequently asked
Does The Habit Burger Grill use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, The Habit Burger Grill cooks with: soybean oil (confirmed via allergen disclosures; no peanut oil used). Across the 69 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does The Habit Burger Grill cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean oil (confirmed via allergen disclosures; no peanut oil used). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does The Habit Burger Grill use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates The Habit Burger Grill cooks with soybean oil (confirmed via allergen disclosures; no peanut oil used), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is The Habit Burger Grill seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates The Habit Burger Grill cooks with soybean oil (confirmed via allergen disclosures; no peanut oil used), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at The Habit Burger Grill?
Teriyaki Sauce is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Habit Burger Grill, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at The Habit Burger Grill?
Chicken Club Sandwich is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Habit Burger Grill, at an estimated 23.4g 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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