Cook Out Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Cook Out Shake | 1.0g PUFA |
| Small Hamburger | 2.0g PUFA |
| Cajun Chicken Sandwich (grilled) | 2.0g PUFA |
| BBQ Chicken Sandwich (char-grilled) | 2.0g PUFA |
| BBQ Sandwich (Carolina pork) | 2.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Cook Out Style Cheeseburger | 14.0g PUFA |
| Cajun Chicken Tray | 12.0g PUFA |
| Onion Rings | 12.0g PUFA |
| Chicken Sandwich | 11.0g PUFA |
| Double Burger | 11.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Cook Out use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Cook Out cooks with: Fries, onion rings, hushpuppies, corn dogs and fried chicken cooked in soybean/vegetable oil; char-grilled burgers, chicken and BBQ are low PUFA. Trays = main + 2 sides + drink.. Across the 46 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Cook Out cook with?
Our research indicates: Fries, onion rings, hushpuppies, corn dogs and fried chicken cooked in soybean/vegetable oil; char-grilled burgers, chicken and BBQ are low PUFA. Trays = main + 2 sides + drink.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Cook Out?
Cook Out Shake is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Cook Out, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Cook Out?
Cook Out Style Cheeseburger is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Cook Out, at an estimated 14.0g 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.
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