Elevation Burger Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Elevation Burger cooks with: olive. Across the 67 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Elevation Burger
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: Single 100% Grass-Fed Organic Beef Burger + Milk, 1.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Hot Pepper Relish | 0.0g |
| Single 100% Grass-Fed Organic Beef Burger | 1.0g |
| Cheeseburger (Single) | 1.3g |
| Grilled Cheese with Swiss Cheese | 1.6g |
| Double 100% Grass-Fed Organic Beef Burger | 1.7g |
What to Avoid at Elevation Burger
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Crispy Chicken Tenderloins (3) with Fries | 9.5g |
| Onion Rings | 8.0g |
| BBQ Cheddar Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 6.9g |
| Elevation Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 6.8g |
| Sriracha Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 6.5g |
Every Elevation Burger item, ranked
All 67 items we have for Elevation Burger, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Side Salad | 0.0g |
| Milk | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Honest Tea | 0.0g |
| Nantucket Nectar Juice | 0.0g |
| Elevation Sauce | 0.0g |
| Ketchup | 0.0g |
| Mustard | 0.0g |
| Balsamic Mustard | 0.0g |
| Hot Pepper Relish | 0.0g |
| Single 100% Grass-Fed Organic Beef Burger | 1.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Tenderloin (1) | 1.0g |
| Root Beer Float (Single Scoop) | 1.0g |
| Ice Cream (Single Scoop) | 1.0g |
| Mayo | 1.0g |
| Cheeseburger (Single) | 1.3g |
| Grilled Cheese with Swiss Cheese | 1.6g |
| Double 100% Grass-Fed Organic Beef Burger | 1.7g |
| Milkshake (Strawberry) | 1.8g |
| Vanilla Shake | 1.8g |
| Chocolate Shake | 1.8g |
| Coffee Shake | 1.8g |
| Vanilla Malt | 1.9g |
| Coffee Malt | 1.9g |
| Chocolate Malt | 1.9g |
| Classic Olive Oil Fries (Small) | 2.0g |
| Ice Cream (Double Scoop) | 2.0g |
| Vegan Shake (Oat Milk) | 2.0g |
| Root Beer Float (Double Scoop) | 2.0g |
| Seasonal Shake | 2.0g |
| Cheeseburger (Double) | 2.1g |
| Paleo Burger | 2.3g |
| Vertigo Burger | 2.4g |
| Elevation Burger | 2.4g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 2.4g |
| Single Veggie Burger | 2.9g |
| Mushroom Swiss Burger | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | 3.0g |
| Organic Beef Hamburger Kids Meal | 3.0g |
| Grilled Cheese with Cheddar Cheese | 3.0g |
| Classic Olive Oil Fries (Regular) | 3.1g |
| Single Vegan Burger | 3.2g |
| Guacamole Ranch Burger | 3.2g |
| Half-the-Guilt Burger, Veggie | 3.3g |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 3.5g |
| Hot Dog | 3.5g |
| Sriracha Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 3.6g |
| Elevation Fries | 3.8g |
| Fiery Fries | 3.8g |
| Elevation Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 3.9g |
| Double Veggie Burger | 4.0g |
| Single Impossible Burger | 4.0g |
| Organic Grass-Fed Beef Cheeseburger Kids Meal | 4.0g |
| Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich | 4.0g |
| Fiery Burger | 4.3g |
| BBQ Cheddar Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 4.4g |
| Cage-Free Chicken Strips Kids Meal | 5.0g |
| Double Impossible Burger | 5.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Tenderloins (3) with Fries | 5.2g |
| Double Vegan Burger | 5.8g |
| G.O.A.T. Cheeseburger | 6.0g |
| BBQ Bacon Cheddar Burger | 6.0g |
| Sriracha Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 6.5g |
| Elevation Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 6.8g |
| BBQ Cheddar Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 6.9g |
| Onion Rings | 8.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Tenderloins (3) with Fries | 9.5g |
Fry Oil History at Elevation Burger
Cooking in 100% olive oil since September 2005.
Elevation Burger opened its first store in Falls Church, Virginia in September 2005 and cooked its fresh cut fries in 100 percent olive oil. Press coverage of the chain by 2010 already treats the olive oil fries as its signature, and the company still lists olive oil for fries today. Source
Every documented oil switch across the industry lives on the Oil History timeline.
Frequently asked
Does Elevation Burger use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Elevation Burger cooks with: olive. Across the 67 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Elevation Burger cook with?
Our research indicates: olive. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Elevation Burger use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Elevation Burger cooks with olive, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Elevation Burger seed oil free?
Largely yes. Our research indicates Elevation Burger cooks with olive, which is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.
What is the safest thing to order at Elevation Burger?
Hot Pepper Relish is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Elevation Burger, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Elevation Burger?
Crispy Chicken Tenderloins (3) with Fries is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Elevation Burger, at an estimated 9.5g 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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