Dick's Drive-In Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Plain Hamburger | 1.0g PUFA |
| Vanilla Milkshake | 1.0g PUFA |
| Chocolate Milkshake | 1.0g PUFA |
| Strawberry Milkshake | 1.0g PUFA |
| Single Scoop Ice Cream | 1.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Deluxe Burger | 2.0g PUFA |
| Special Burger | 2.0g PUFA |
| Cheeseburger | 2.0g PUFA |
| Plain Cheeseburger | 2.0g PUFA |
| Hamburger | 2.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Dick's Drive-In use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Dick's Drive-In cooks with: high oleic sunflower. Across the 15 menu items we analyzed, it averages 1.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Dick's Drive-In cook with?
Our research indicates: high oleic sunflower. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Dick's Drive-In?
Plain Hamburger is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Dick's Drive-In, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Dick's Drive-In?
Deluxe Burger is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Dick's Drive-In, at an estimated 2.0g 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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