Burger Lounge Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Burger Lounge cooks with: Beef tallow, from the chain's own menu: the Fresh-Cut French Fries (Belgian-style, hand-cut Kennebec potatoes) and the Onion Rings are both printed as "Fried in Beef Tallow". Burger Lounge (Southern California) grills 100% grass-fed beef. The menu is silent on what the crispy chicken tenders and crispy chicken sandwiches are cooked in, so those are scored higher than a tallow item would be, and the cod is pan-cooked. The house sauces (BL 1000 Island, herb mayo, ranch, aiolis) are mayo-based and are scored as seed-oil mayo. Burger Lounge publishes no nutrition panel, so the numbers for this restaurant are our own working, not the chain's.. Across the 61 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Burger Lounge
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: Lounge Burger (no BL 1000 Island) + Organic Brewed Iced Tea, 2.5g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| BBQ | 0.0g |
| Buffalo | 0.5g |
| Onion Rings | 1.5g |
| Lounge Burger (no BL 1000 Island) | 2.5g |
| The "Classic" | 2.5g |
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| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Crispy Buffalo Chicken | 13.0g |
| Power Protein Bowl | 12.0g |
| The Husky | 9.0g |
| California Lounge | 9.0g |
Every Burger Lounge item, ranked
All 61 items we have for Burger Lounge, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| BBQ | 0.0g |
| Lavender-Mint Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Hibiscus Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Organic Brewed Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Batch Craft Soda | 0.0g |
| Bottled Soda | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Kids Juice | 0.0g |
| Premium Beer | 0.0g |
| Premium Wine | 0.0g |
| Kids Milk | 0.2g |
| Kids Ice Cream Scoop | 0.3g |
| Buffalo | 0.5g |
| Root Beer Float | 0.5g |
| Kids Fries | 0.7g |
| Fresh-Cut French Fries (Regular) | 1.0g |
| Half & Half (Onion Rings and Fries) | 1.3g |
| Vanilla Milk Shake | 1.3g |
| Chocolate Milk Shake | 1.3g |
| Strawberry Milk Shake | 1.3g |
| Cold Brew Milk Shake | 1.3g |
| Pumpkin Spice Milk Shake | 1.3g |
| Fresh-Cut French Fries (Large) | 1.5g |
| Onion Rings | 1.5g |
| Cookies & Cream Milk Shake | 2.0g |
| Lounge Burger (no BL 1000 Island) | 2.5g |
| The "Classic" | 2.5g |
| Kids Cheeseburger | 2.5g |
| Kids Grilled Cheese | 3.0g |
| Kids Impossible Cheeseburger | 4.0g |
| Kids Turkey Burger | 4.0g |
| Paleo Burger | 4.5g |
| Nice Little Side Salad | 5.0g |
| BL 1000 Island | 5.0g |
| Dairy-Free Vanilla Milk Shake | 5.0g |
| Dairy-Free Chocolate Milk Shake | 5.0g |
| Dairy-Free Strawberry Milk Shake | 5.0g |
| Dairy-Free Cold Brew Milk Shake | 5.0g |
| Herb Mayo | 5.5g |
| Dairy-Free Cookies & Cream Milk Shake | 5.5g |
| Kids Chicken Tenders | 6.0g |
| Kids Plant-Based Chick'n Bites | 6.0g |
| Ranch | 6.5g |
| Honey Mustard | 6.5g |
| Lounge Burger | 7.0g |
| The S.O.B. "Son of a Butcher" | 7.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 7.0g |
| BL Western Burger | 8.0g |
| Truffle Mushroom-Swiss Burger | 8.0g |
| Bacon Bleu Burger | 8.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Club | 8.0g |
| Turkey Burger | 8.5g |
| Impossible Lounge Burger | 8.5g |
| The Husky | 9.0g |
| California Lounge | 9.0g |
| Wild Alaskan Cod Sandwich | 9.0g |
| Ancient Grain Burger | 9.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Tenders | 9.0g |
| Power Protein Bowl | 12.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Crispy Buffalo Chicken | 13.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Burger Lounge use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Burger Lounge cooks with: Beef tallow, from the chain's own menu: the Fresh-Cut French Fries (Belgian-style, hand-cut Kennebec potatoes) and the Onion Rings are both printed as "Fried in Beef Tallow". Burger Lounge (Southern California) grills 100% grass-fed beef. The menu is silent on what the crispy chicken tenders and crispy chicken sandwiches are cooked in, so those are scored higher than a tallow item would be, and the cod is pan-cooked. The house sauces (BL 1000 Island, herb mayo, ranch, aiolis) are mayo-based and are scored as seed-oil mayo. Burger Lounge publishes no nutrition panel, so the numbers for this restaurant are our own working, not the chain's.. Across the 61 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Burger Lounge cook with?
Our research indicates: Beef tallow, from the chain's own menu: the Fresh-Cut French Fries (Belgian-style, hand-cut Kennebec potatoes) and the Onion Rings are both printed as "Fried in Beef Tallow". Burger Lounge (Southern California) grills 100% grass-fed beef. The menu is silent on what the crispy chicken tenders and crispy chicken sandwiches are cooked in, so those are scored higher than a tallow item would be, and the cod is pan-cooked. The house sauces (BL 1000 Island, herb mayo, ranch, aiolis) are mayo-based and are scored as seed-oil mayo. Burger Lounge publishes no nutrition panel, so the numbers for this restaurant are our own working, not the chain's.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Burger Lounge use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Our research indicates: Beef tallow, from the chain's own menu: the Fresh-Cut French Fries (Belgian-style, hand-cut Kennebec potatoes) and the Onion Rings are both printed as "Fried in Beef Tallow". Burger Lounge (Southern California) grills 100% grass-fed beef. The menu is silent on what the crispy chicken tenders and crispy chicken sandwiches are cooked in, so those are scored higher than a tallow item would be, and the cod is pan-cooked. The house sauces (BL 1000 Island, herb mayo, ranch, aiolis) are mayo-based and are scored as seed-oil mayo. Burger Lounge publishes no nutrition panel, so the numbers for this restaurant are our own working, not the chain's.. Beef tallow is far lower in PUFA than seed oils.
Is Burger Lounge seed oil free?
Largely yes. Our research indicates Burger Lounge cooks with Beef tallow, from the chain's own menu: the Fresh-Cut French Fries (Belgian-style, hand-cut Kennebec potatoes) and the Onion Rings are both printed as "Fried in Beef Tallow". Burger Lounge (Southern California) grills 100% grass-fed beef. The menu is silent on what the crispy chicken tenders and crispy chicken sandwiches are cooked in, so those are scored higher than a tallow item would be, and the cod is pan-cooked. The house sauces (BL 1000 Island, herb mayo, ranch, aiolis) are mayo-based and are scored as seed-oil mayo. Burger Lounge publishes no nutrition panel, so the numbers for this restaurant are our own working, not the chain's., which is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.
What is the safest thing to order at Burger Lounge?
BBQ is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Burger Lounge, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Burger Lounge?
Crispy Chicken Sandwich is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Burger Lounge, at an estimated 13.0g 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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