Hat Creek Burger Company Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Side Salad | 2.0g PUFA |
| Vanilla Milkshake | 3.0g PUFA |
| Chocolate Milkshake | 3.0g PUFA |
| Strawberry Milkshake | 3.0g PUFA |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 6.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Triple Smash Burger | 26.0g PUFA |
| Double Bacon Smash Burger | 22.0g PUFA |
| Double Smash Burger | 20.0g PUFA |
| BBQ Bacon Burger | 17.0g PUFA |
| Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 17.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Hat Creek Burger Company use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Hat Creek Burger Company cooks with: soybean/vegetable oil blend (frying); canola oil (grill). Across the 22 menu items we analyzed, it averages 12.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Hat Creek Burger Company cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean/vegetable oil blend (frying); canola oil (grill). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Hat Creek Burger Company?
Side Salad is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Hat Creek Burger Company, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Hat Creek Burger Company?
Triple Smash Burger is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Hat Creek Burger Company, at an estimated 26.0g 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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