Hat Creek Burger Company Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Hat Creek Burger Company cooks with: soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 62 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Hat Creek Burger Company
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: Pancakes + Milk, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Pancakes | 3.0g |
| Southwest Salad | 4.0g |
| Lettuce Wrap Chicken Sandwich | 4.0g |
| Tiny Hat | 4.0g |
| Hat Dog | 4.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Hat Creek Burger Company
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fry Sauce | 14.5g |
| Happy Sauce | 14.5g |
| Crispy Chicken Cobb Salad | 14.0g |
| Onion Rings | 13.0g |
| Fried Chicken Sandwich | 13.0g |
Every Hat Creek Burger Company item, ranked
All 62 items we have for Hat Creek Burger Company, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Frozen Lemonade Slushy | 0.0g |
| Milk | 0.0g |
| Chocolate Milk | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Coffee (16 oz) | 0.0g |
| Orange Juice | 0.0g |
| Vanilla Shake | 2.0g |
| Chocolate Shake | 2.0g |
| Strawberry Shake | 2.0g |
| Cookies & Cream Shake | 2.0g |
| Dirt Worm Shake | 2.0g |
| Grasshopper Shake | 2.0g |
| Birthday Cake Shake | 2.0g |
| Peanut Butter Cup Shake | 2.0g |
| Grilled Cheese (Kids) | 3.0g |
| Pancakes | 3.0g |
| Ranch Dressing | 3.5g |
| Southwest Salad | 4.0g |
| Lettuce Wrap Chicken Sandwich | 4.0g |
| Tiny Hat | 4.0g |
| Hat Dog | 4.0g |
| Chips & Queso | 4.0g |
| The Little Hat | 5.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad | 5.0g |
| Cheeseburger Salad | 5.0g |
| Paleo Burger Bowl | 5.0g |
| Turkey Jack Bowl | 5.0g |
| 1 Breakfast Taco | 5.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Turkey Burger | 6.0g |
| Keto Burger Bowl | 6.0g |
| Breakfast Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Lettuce Wrap Burger | 7.0g |
| French Fries | 7.0g |
| Sweet Potato Fries | 7.0g |
| Breakfast Bowl | 7.0g |
| Honey Mustard Dressing | 7.0g |
| Veggie Burger | 8.0g |
| The Big Hat | 8.0g |
| 3-PC Chicken Nuggets (Kids) | 8.0g |
| Breakfast Platter | 8.0g |
| The Southwest | 9.0g |
| The Verde Burger | 9.0g |
| Fried Pickles | 9.0g |
| Queso Fries | 9.0g |
| Queso Tots | 9.0g |
| 2 Breakfast Tacos | 9.0g |
| Chipotle Ranch Dressing | 9.5g |
| Regular Fries | 10.0g |
| The Bacon Royale | 10.0g |
| The Cowboy | 10.0g |
| Pretzel Jack | 10.0g |
| Chicken Nuggets | 10.0g |
| Buffalo Chicken Nuggets | 10.0g |
| Sauced Chicken Nuggets | 10.0g |
| Tater Tots | 11.0g |
| Hat Sauce | 11.0g |
| Onion Rings | 13.0g |
| Fried Chicken Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Cobb Salad | 14.0g |
| Fry Sauce | 14.5g |
| Happy Sauce | 14.5g |
Frequently asked
Does Hat Creek Burger Company use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Hat Creek Burger Company cooks with: soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 62 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.3g 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.
Does Hat Creek Burger Company use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Hat Creek Burger Company cooks with soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Hat Creek Burger Company seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Hat Creek Burger Company 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 Hat Creek Burger Company?
Southwest Salad is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Hat Creek Burger Company, at an estimated 4.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Hat Creek Burger Company?
Fry Sauce is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Hat Creek Burger Company, at an estimated 14.5g 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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