Gold Star Chili Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Gold Star Chili cooks with: soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 68 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Gold Star Chili
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: Bowl of Chili + Iced Tea, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Bowl of Chili | 2.0g |
| Bowl of Vegetarian Chili | 2.0g |
| Hot Dog | 3.0g |
| Coney | 4.0g |
| Cheese Hot Dog | 4.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Gold Star Chili
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad | 14.0g |
| Chili Salad | 13.0g |
| Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Vegetarian Chili Salad | 13.0g |
| Classic Chicken Sandwich | 12.0g |
Every Gold Star Chili item, ranked
All 68 items we have for Gold Star Chili, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Side of Vegetarian Chili | 0.5g |
| Side of Chili | 1.0g |
| Soda Float | 1.0g |
| Side of Cheddar Cheese | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Shake | 2.0g |
| Vanilla Shake | 2.0g |
| Strawberry Shake | 2.0g |
| Bowl of Chili | 2.0g |
| Bowl of Vegetarian Chili | 2.0g |
| Cookies and Cream Shake | 2.0g |
| Banana Cream Pie Shake | 2.0g |
| Strawberry Shortcake Shake | 2.0g |
| Strawberry Banana Shake | 2.0g |
| Chocolate Banana Shake | 2.0g |
| Hot Dog | 3.0g |
| Kid's Cheese Hot Dog Meal | 3.0g |
| Busken Cookies 2 Pack | 3.0g |
| Coney | 4.0g |
| Cheese Hot Dog | 4.0g |
| Low Carb Coney Bowl | 4.0g |
| Chili Spaghetti | 4.0g |
| Vegetarian 3-Way | 4.0g |
| Vegetarian 4-Way | 4.0g |
| Kid's Cheese Coney Meal | 4.0g |
| Kid's Spaghetti and Cheese Meal | 4.0g |
| Chocolatier Killer Brownie | 4.0g |
| 3-Way (Chili, Spaghetti, Cheese) | 5.0g |
| Cheese Coney | 5.0g |
| Classic Burger | 5.0g |
| 3-Way | 5.0g |
| 4-Way | 5.0g |
| Vegetarian 5-Way | 5.0g |
| King Coney | 5.0g |
| Vegetarian Chili Cheese Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Single Decker | 5.0g |
| Kid's 3-Way Meal | 5.0g |
| Kid's Plain Cheeseburger Meal | 5.0g |
| 4-Way Onion | 6.0g |
| 4-Way Bean | 6.0g |
| 5-Way (Chili, Spaghetti, Beans, Onion, Cheese) | 6.0g |
| Chili Cheese Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Cheeseburger | 6.0g |
| 5-Way | 6.0g |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 7.0g |
| French Fries | 7.0g |
| Two Cheese Coney Pack | 7.0g |
| Double Decker | 7.0g |
| Chili Burger | 8.0g |
| Vegetarian Gorito | 8.0g |
| Cheese Fries | 8.0g |
| Garlic Parmesan Fries | 9.0g |
| Gorito | 9.0g |
| Chili Cheese Fries | 10.0g |
| 3 Cheese Coney Pack | 10.0g |
| Vegetarian Chili Cheese Fries | 10.0g |
| Kid's Chicken Fingers Meal | 10.0g |
| Bacon Chili Cheese Fries | 11.0g |
| Bacon Cheddar Ranch Fries | 11.0g |
| Classic Chicken Sandwich | 12.0g |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | 12.0g |
| Harvest Pecan Chicken Salad | 12.0g |
| Loaded Bacon Chili Cheese Fries | 12.0g |
| Chili Salad | 13.0g |
| Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Vegetarian Chili Salad | 13.0g |
| Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad | 14.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Gold Star Chili use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Gold Star Chili cooks with: soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 68 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Gold Star Chili cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean/vegetable oil for fries and fried items; Cincinnati chili sauce is beef-based (tallow/beef fat). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Gold Star Chili use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Our research indicates: Soybean/vegetable oil for fries and fried items; Cincinnati chili sauce is beef-based (tallow/beef fat). Beef tallow is far lower in PUFA than seed oils.
Is Gold Star Chili seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Gold Star Chili cooks with soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Gold Star Chili?
Bowl of Chili is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Gold Star Chili, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Gold Star Chili?
Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Gold Star Chili, 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. 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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