Chipotle Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Barbacoa Burrito Bowl | 3.0g PUFA |
| Chicken Salad Bowl | 3.0g PUFA |
| Chicken Tacos (3) | 3.0g PUFA |
| Chicken Burrito Bowl | 4.0g PUFA |
| Steak Burrito Bowl | 4.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Chips & Guacamole | 16.0g PUFA |
| Chips & Salsa | 14.0g PUFA |
| Chicken Burrito | 5.0g PUFA |
| Steak Burrito | 5.0g PUFA |
| Sofritas Burrito Bowl | 5.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Chipotle use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Chipotle cooks with: sunflower oil (rice, proteins, veggies); rice bran oil (chips, crispy taco shells). Across the 15 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Chipotle cook with?
Our research indicates: sunflower oil (rice, proteins, veggies); rice bran oil (chips, crispy taco shells). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Chipotle?
Barbacoa Burrito Bowl is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Chipotle, at an estimated 3.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Chipotle?
Chips & Guacamole is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Chipotle, at an estimated 16.0g 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.
Compare other chains
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See where Chipotle lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch.