Circle K Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Circle K cooks with: soybean oil (primary, confirmed in official Circle K ingredient labels for buns/sandwiches); hot snacks (taquitos, egg rolls, tenders) fried in a vegetable oil blend of soybean/canola/corn oil per ingredient statements; burrito tortillas use a palm oil (and/or olive oil) shortening blend. The Bavarian pretzel is canola, palm and coconut oil; the bacon, sausage, cheese and jalapeno pretzel roll is canola; the Southwest Chorizo biscuit is palm.. Across the 43 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Circle K
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: Chuckwagon Sandwich + Fresh Brewed Coffee, 3.2g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Bavarian Soft Pretzel with Salt | 1.0g |
| Roller Grill All Beef Sausage | 1.6g |
| Crispy Chicken Tenderstix | 2.3g |
| Roasted Poblano Taquito | 2.3g |
| Bosco Stick | 2.4g |
What to Avoid at Circle K
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Godfather's ToGo Pepperoni Pizza | 9.2g |
| Brunch Burger | 9.0g |
| Angus Bacon Cheddar Jack Burger | 8.8g |
| Godfather's ToGo Sausage Pizza | 8.4g |
| Sausage Egg & Cheese Muffin | 8.2g |
Every Circle K item, ranked
All 43 items we have for Circle K, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Cappuccino (French Vanilla) | 0.0g |
| Cappuccino (English Toffee) | 0.0g |
| Cappuccino (Mocha) | 0.0g |
| Cappuccino (Caramel Macchiato) | 0.0g |
| Cappuccino (White Chocolate Caramel) | 0.0g |
| Cappuccino (Butterfinger) | 0.0g |
| Cappuccino (Fat Free French Vanilla) | 0.0g |
| Cappuccino (Sugar Free French Vanilla) | 0.3g |
| Bavarian Soft Pretzel with Salt | 1.0g |
| Roller Grill All Beef Sausage | 1.6g |
| Crispy Chicken Tenderstix | 2.3g |
| Roasted Poblano Taquito | 2.3g |
| Bosco Stick | 2.4g |
| Churro Crunch Roll | 2.7g |
| Roller Grill Chicken Fajita Sausage | 2.9g |
| Cheesy Pepperjack Taquito | 2.9g |
| Ham & Swiss Sandwich | 3.0g |
| Chuckwagon Sandwich | 3.2g |
| Cheesy Chorizo Taquito | 3.4g |
| Pork Egg Roll | 3.4g |
| Chicken & Swiss Sandwich | 3.5g |
| Hash Brown Patty | 3.5g |
| Pepperoni Taquito | 3.5g |
| French Toast Taquito | 3.8g |
| Meat Lovers Burrito | 4.0g |
| Egg & Sausage Breakfast Taquito | 4.2g |
| Chargrilled Cheeseburger | 4.3g |
| Southwest Chorizo Biscuit | 4.3g |
| OG Italian Hoagie | 4.7g |
| Cheeseburger Burrito | 5.2g |
| Sausage Egg & Cheese Burrito | 5.3g |
| Bacon Egg & Cheese Croissant | 5.7g |
| Roller Grill Ultimate Brat | 5.9g |
| All-American Breakfast Burrito | 6.3g |
| Sausage Egg & Cheese Biscuit | 7.4g |
| Sausage Egg & Cheese Croissant | 7.6g |
| Bacon Sausage Cheddar Jack Pretzel | 7.6g |
| Sausage Egg & Cheese Muffin | 8.2g |
| Godfather's ToGo Sausage Pizza | 8.4g |
| Angus Bacon Cheddar Jack Burger | 8.8g |
| Brunch Burger | 9.0g |
| Godfather's ToGo Pepperoni Pizza | 9.2g |
Frequently asked
Does Circle K use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Circle K cooks with: soybean oil (primary, confirmed in official Circle K ingredient labels for buns/sandwiches); hot snacks (taquitos, egg rolls, tenders) fried in a vegetable oil blend of soybean/canola/corn oil per ingredient statements; burrito tortillas use a palm oil (and/or olive oil) shortening blend. The Bavarian pretzel is canola, palm and coconut oil; the bacon, sausage, cheese and jalapeno pretzel roll is canola; the Southwest Chorizo biscuit is palm.. Across the 43 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Circle K cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean oil (primary, confirmed in official Circle K ingredient labels for buns/sandwiches); hot snacks (taquitos, egg rolls, tenders) fried in a vegetable oil blend of soybean/canola/corn oil per ingredient statements; burrito tortillas use a palm oil (and/or olive oil) shortening blend. The Bavarian pretzel is canola, palm and coconut oil; the bacon, sausage, cheese and jalapeno pretzel roll is canola; the Southwest Chorizo biscuit is palm.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Circle K use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Circle K cooks with soybean oil (primary, confirmed in official Circle K ingredient labels for buns/sandwiches); hot snacks (taquitos, egg rolls, tenders) fried in a vegetable oil blend of soybean/canola/corn oil per ingredient statements; burrito tortillas use a palm oil (and/or olive oil) shortening blend. The Bavarian pretzel is canola, palm and coconut oil; the bacon, sausage, cheese and jalapeno pretzel roll is canola; the Southwest Chorizo biscuit is palm., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Circle K seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Circle K cooks with soybean oil (primary, confirmed in official Circle K ingredient labels for buns/sandwiches); hot snacks (taquitos, egg rolls, tenders) fried in a vegetable oil blend of soybean/canola/corn oil per ingredient statements; burrito tortillas use a palm oil (and/or olive oil) shortening blend. The Bavarian pretzel is canola, palm and coconut oil; the bacon, sausage, cheese and jalapeno pretzel roll is canola; the Southwest Chorizo biscuit is palm., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Circle K?
Bavarian Soft Pretzel with Salt is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Circle K, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Circle K?
Godfather's ToGo Pepperoni Pizza is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Circle K, at an estimated 9.2g 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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See where Circle K lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch. Wondering about a specific dish instead? The Is It Seed Oil food guide answers it for 200+ everyday foods, and the distributor oils page covers what independent restaurants fry in.