Chili's Seed Oil Report Card
Source: Chili's Printable Allergen Guide, August 4, 2026. Many of our foods contain soybean oil and our fried items are prepared in 100% soybean oil.
Based on our menu research, Chili's cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 185 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Chili's
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: Loaded Baked Potato, Bowl + Watermelon Lemonade, 1.6g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Loaded Baked Potato Soup, Cup | 1.3g |
| Loaded Baked Potato, Bowl | 1.6g |
| Cup of Terlingua Chili | 2.0g |
| Classic Sirloin (6 oz) | 3.0g |
| 6 oz Sirloin with Grilled Avocado | 3.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Chili's
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| 8 Count Wings - Nashville Hot | 51.2g |
| 8 Count Boneless Wings - Nashville Hot | 50.2g |
| Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla | 49.0g |
| Quesadilla Explosion Crispers Salad | 44.1g |
| Brisket Quesadillas | 43.6g |
Around the world: Chili's
Quesadilla Explosion Salad has 18.0g of PUFA in the United Arab Emirates but 30.9g in the US. Same chain. Why not here?
We have Chili's in 4 countries. Here is what it cooks with in each one, and how the same menu items compare.
| Country | Cooks with | Homestyle Fries | Molten Chocolate Cake | Quesadilla Explosion Salad | Mushroom Swiss Burger | Boneless Buffalo Chicken Salad | Crispy Honey-Chipotle Chicken Crispers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. (this page) | soybean oil | 10.2g | 12.1g | 30.9g | 16.4g | 14.0g | 30.0g |
| India | Not disclosed | n/a | 4.0g | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mexico | Not disclosed | n/a | 9.5g | 30.6g | 14.6g | 35.7g | n/a |
| United Arab Emirates | Not disclosed | 10.0g | 5.0g | 18.0g | 7.0g | n/a | 20.0g |
Items are matched by name, so portions and recipes can differ between countries. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item. Oil notes are as each country's chain discloses them.
Every Chili's item, ranked
All 185 items we have for Chili's, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Steamed Broccoli | 0.0g |
| Watermelon Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Blackberry Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Arnold Palmer | 0.0g |
| Mango Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Blackberry Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Dasani Water | 0.0g |
| IBC Root Beer | 0.0g |
| Marinara Sauce | 0.0g |
| House BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Sweet Chili Zing | 0.0g |
| Dragonfruit Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Dragonfruit Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Lemonade (Kid Cup) | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Lemonade (Regular Cup) | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Lemonade (To-Go Cup) | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Lemonade (Gallon) | 0.0g |
| Gallon of Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Gallon of Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Gallon of Mango Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Gallon of Blackberry Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Casamigos Marg | 0.0g |
| Don Julio Marg | 0.0g |
| El Nino Marg | 0.0g |
| Henny Marg | 0.0g |
| Skinny Marg | 0.0g |
| Tito's Watermelon Spritz | 0.0g |
| Tito's Punch | 0.0g |
| Premium Long Island Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Patron Marg (Original) | 0.0g |
| Patron Marg (Blackberry) | 0.0g |
| Patron Marg (Mango) | 0.0g |
| Patron Marg (Strawberry) | 0.0g |
| Patron Marg (Dragon Fruit) | 0.0g |
| Presidente Margarita (Original) | 0.0g |
| Presidente Margarita (Blackberry) | 0.0g |
| Presidente Margarita (Mango) | 0.0g |
| Presidente Margarita (Strawberry) | 0.0g |
| Presidente Margarita (Dragon Fruit) | 0.0g |
| Black Beans | 0.3g |
| Asparagus | 0.6g |
| Seared Shrimp - Full Order | 1.2g |
| Loaded Baked Potato Soup, Cup | 1.3g |
| White Cheddar Mac & Cheese | 1.3g |
| Loaded Baked Potato, Bowl | 1.6g |
| Grilled Chicken Bites (Kids) | 1.7g |
| Side Dippable Guacamole | 1.8g |
| Buffalo Sauce | 1.8g |
| House Side Salad without Dressing | 2.0g |
| Cup of Terlingua Chili | 2.0g |
| Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie | 2.6g |
| Garlic Butter Mushrooms | 2.6g |
| Mexican Rice | 2.7g |
| Loaded Mac & Cheese | 2.9g |
| Classic Sirloin (6 oz) | 3.0g |
| 6 oz Sirloin with Grilled Avocado | 3.0g |
| Bowl of Terlingua Chili | 3.0g |
| Cheeseburger Bites (Kids) | 3.7g |
| Grilled Chicken Salad | 4.0g |
| Chipotle Steak Fresh Mex Bowl | 4.0g |
| Skillet Toffee Fudge Brownie | 4.0g |
| SW Mac N Cheese (Side) | 4.0g |
| Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Kids) | 4.0g |
| House Large Salad without Dressing | 4.0g |
| Kraft Macaroni & Cheese (Kids) | 4.1g |
| Guiltless Sirloin (6 oz) | 4.6g |
| Chicken Enchilada Soup, Cup | 4.7g |
| White Spinach Queso | 5.0g |
| Oldtimer (Classic) | 5.0g |
| Mango-Chile Chicken | 5.0g |
| Caribbean Salad with Grilled Chicken | 5.0g |
| Chipotle Shrimp Fresh Mex Bowl | 5.0g |
| Chipotle Pork Carnitas Fresh Mex Bowl | 5.0g |
| Grilled Fish Tacos | 5.0g |
| Pork Carnitas Tacos | 5.0g |
| Ranchero Chicken Tacos | 5.0g |
| Pepperoni Pizza (Kids) | 5.0g |
| Classic Sirloin (10 oz) | 5.7g |
| Surf & Turf Sirloin (10 oz) | 5.8g |
| Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas | 6.0g |
| Craft Beer BBQ Baby Back Ribs (Full Rack) | 6.0g |
| Dr Pepper BBQ Baby Back Ribs (Full Rack) | 6.0g |
| Caribbean Salad with Seared Shrimp | 6.0g |
| Bacon Avocado Chicken Sandwich | 6.0g |
| California Turkey Club Toasted Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Southwestern BLT Toasted Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Spicy Shrimp Tacos | 6.0g |
| Mix & Match Tacos (3 Tacos) | 6.0g |
| Classic Ribeye | 6.2g |
| Mashed Potatoes | 6.6g |
| Classic Nachos | 7.0g |
| Sweet & Smoky Burger | 7.0g |
| Guacamole Burger | 7.0g |
| Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas | 7.0g |
| Beef Enchiladas | 7.0g |
| Smoked Chicken Quesadilla | 7.0g |
| Cheese Quesadilla (Kids) | 7.2g |
| Guiltless Sirloin (10 oz) | 7.4g |
| Margarita Grilled Chicken | 7.5g |
| Fajita Shrimp | 7.6g |
| Surf & Turf Ribeye | 7.9g |
| Fajita Grilled Chicken | 8.0g |
| Classic Nachos with Chicken | 8.0g |
| Classic Nachos with Beef | 8.0g |
| Southern Smokehouse Burger | 8.0g |
| Classic Bacon Burger | 8.0g |
| Beef Bacon Ranch Quesadilla | 8.0g |
| Corn Dog (Kids) | 8.0g |
| The Big QP Burger | 8.0g |
| Cheesy Chicken Pasta (Kids) | 8.3g |
| Avocado-Ranch | 8.4g |
| Oldtimer Burger with Cheese | 8.6g |
| Classic Cheesecake | 8.7g |
| Chicken Enchilada, Bowl | 9.4g |
| Loaded Mashed Potatoes | 9.4g |
| Cheese Pizza (Kids) | 9.5g |
| Crispy Cheddar Bites | 10.0g |
| Honey Mustard | 10.0g |
| Ranch | 10.0g |
| Homestyle Fries | 10.2g |
| Fried Pickles | 11.0g |
| Buffalo Ranch Dressing | 11.4g |
| Thousand Island Dressing | 11.4g |
| Fajita Trio | 11.5g |
| Fried Mozzarella (3 Count) | 11.7g |
| Fajita Grilled Steak | 11.8g |
| Onion Rings | 12.0g |
| Molten Chocolate Cake | 12.1g |
| Honey-Chipotle Big Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 13.7g |
| Boneless Buffalo Chicken Salad | 14.0g |
| Santa Fe Dressing | 14.4g |
| Alex's Santa Fe Burger | 14.5g |
| Cajun Pasta with Shrimp | 14.6g |
| Veggie Santa Fe Burger | 14.8g |
| Citrus Balsamic Vinaigrette | 15.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 15.2g |
| Cajun Pasta with Grilled Chicken | 15.4g |
| Bowl of Loaded Street Corn | 15.5g |
| Triple Dipper | 16.0g |
| Blue Cheese Dressing | 16.0g |
| Baby Back Ribs (Half Rack) | 16.1g |
| The Big Smasher Burger | 16.2g |
| Mushroom Swiss Burger | 16.4g |
| Ancho Salmon | 16.5g |
| Shrimp & Chicken Cajun Pasta | 17.0g |
| Buffalo Big Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 17.4g |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 17.9g |
| Santa Fe Chicken Salad with Grilled Chicken | 19.3g |
| Crispy Chicken Crispers | 19.9g |
| Chipotle Chicken Fresh Mex Bowl | 19.9g |
| Double Big Smasher Burger | 20.2g |
| Deluxe Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 22.6g |
| Southwestern Eggrolls | 23.0g |
| Big Mouth Bites | 23.1g |
| Fried Mozzarella (6 Count) | 23.7g |
| Deluxe Big Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 23.9g |
| Crispy Crispers (Kids) | 24.6g |
| Double Bacon Rancher Burger | 25.1g |
| Sausage & Chicken Cajun Pasta | 25.3g |
| Big Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 26.2g |
| Bottomless Chips & Salsa | 27.0g |
| Texas Cheese Fries - Half Order | 27.7g |
| Nashville Hot Big Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 28.1g |
| Spicy Big Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 28.5g |
| Southwestern Queso & Chips | 28.7g |
| Skillet Beef Queso & Chips | 29.8g |
| Crispy Honey-Chipotle Chicken Crispers | 30.0g |
| Quesadilla Explosion Salad | 30.9g |
| Baby Back Ribs (Full Rack) | 31.3g |
| Santa Fe Crispers Salad | 31.9g |
| 8 Count Boneless Wings - House BBQ | 35.2g |
| 8 Count Boneless Wings - Honey Chipotle | 35.2g |
| Texas Cheese Fries | 35.6g |
| 8 Count Boneless Wings - Buffalo | 35.8g |
| 8 Count Wings - House BBQ | 37.3g |
| 8 Count Wings - Honey Chipotle | 37.3g |
| 8 Count Wings - Buffalo | 40.1g |
| House-Made Guacamole & Chips | 40.2g |
| Nashville Hot Chicken Crispers | 43.5g |
| Brisket Quesadillas | 43.6g |
| Quesadilla Explosion Crispers Salad | 44.1g |
| Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla | 49.0g |
| 8 Count Boneless Wings - Nashville Hot | 50.2g |
| 8 Count Wings - Nashville Hot | 51.2g |
Frequently asked
Does Chili's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Chili's cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 185 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Chili's cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean oil (confirmed in Chili's ingredient/allergen disclosures). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Chili's use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Chili's cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Chili's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Chili's cooks with soybean oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Chili's?
Loaded Baked Potato, Bowl is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Chili's, at an estimated 1.6g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Chili's?
8 Count Wings - Nashville Hot is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Chili's, at an estimated 51.2g 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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