Gold Star Chili Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Chocolate Shake | 2.0g PUFA |
| Vanilla Shake | 2.0g PUFA |
| Strawberry Shake | 2.0g PUFA |
| Hot Dog | 3.0g PUFA |
| Coney | 4.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Bacon Chili Cheese Fries | 11.0g PUFA |
| Bacon Cheddar Ranch Fries | 11.0g PUFA |
| Bacon Ranch Chicken Sandwich | 10.0g PUFA |
| Chili Cheese Fries | 10.0g PUFA |
| Classic Chicken Sandwich | 9.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Gold Star Chili use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Gold Star Chili cooks with: Soybean/vegetable oil for fries and fried items; Cincinnati chili sauce is beef-based (tallow/beef fat). Across the 28 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.2g 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.
What is the safest thing to order at Gold Star Chili?
Chocolate Shake 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?
Bacon Chili Cheese Fries is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Gold Star Chili, at an estimated 11.0g 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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