Hook Burger Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Hook Burger cooks with: soybean oil (estimated). Across the 51 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Hook 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: Turkey Burger + Bottled Water, 5.2g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Turkey Burger | 5.2g |
| Grilled Cheese | 7.0g |
| BBQ Chicken Sandwich | 9.4g |
| Bistro Salad | 10.1g |
| Pastrami Sandwich | 10.7g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Hook Burger
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Cobb Salad | 34.5g |
| Chicken Caesar Salad | 22.1g |
| The Trio | 21.8g |
| BBQ Chicken Salad | 20.2g |
| The Wedge | 20.0g |
Every Hook Burger item, ranked
All 51 items we have for Hook Burger, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Soda | 0.0g |
| Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Bottled Water | 0.0g |
| Sparkling Water | 0.0g |
| Hank's Root Beer | 0.0g |
| Hank's Orange Cream Soda | 0.0g |
| Draft Beer (16 oz) | 0.0g |
| Bottled Beer | 0.0g |
| House Wine (half bottle) | 0.0g |
| Side Salad (Garden, no dressing) | 0.6g |
| Root Beer Float | 0.6g |
| Orange Cream Soda Float | 0.6g |
| Vanilla Shake | 1.6g |
| Strawberry Shake | 1.6g |
| Chocolate Shake | 1.6g |
| Oreo Cookie Shake | 1.6g |
| Caramel Latte Shake | 1.6g |
| Turkey Burger | 5.2g |
| Sweet Potato Fries | 6.6g |
| Grilled Cheese | 7.0g |
| Side Salad (Caesar) | 8.1g |
| Cole Slaw | 9.1g |
| BBQ Chicken Sandwich | 9.4g |
| Kids Grilled Cheese with Fries | 9.8g |
| Bistro Salad | 10.1g |
| Pastrami Sandwich | 10.7g |
| Chicken Strips (3 pc) | 11.3g |
| Veggie Burger | 11.7g |
| Onion Rings | 11.7g |
| Kids Petite Burger with Fries | 12.1g |
| Hook Burger | 14.3g |
| Maui Burger | 14.4g |
| Chicken Strips (4 pc) | 15.0g |
| Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 15.2g |
| Bistro Club | 15.3g |
| Sirloin Steak Sandwich | 16.0g |
| French Fries | 16.2g |
| Kids Chicken Tenders with Fries | 16.5g |
| Mushroom Burger | 16.8g |
| Caprese Chicken Sandwich | 16.8g |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 17.9g |
| Chicken Strips (5 pc) | 18.8g |
| California Burger | 19.1g |
| Hickory Burger | 19.5g |
| Asian Kale Salad | 19.8g |
| The Wedge | 20.0g |
| BBQ Chicken Salad | 20.2g |
| The Trio | 21.8g |
| Chicken Caesar Salad | 22.1g |
| Cobb Salad | 34.5g |
Frequently asked
Does Hook Burger use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Hook Burger cooks with: soybean oil (estimated). Across the 51 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Hook Burger cook with?
Our research indicates: Vegetable oil, type not named. Hook Burger (four burger shops in Oxnard, Burbank, Pasadena and Valencia, California) says its sides are cooked in 100% trans fat free vegetable oil (its sides page and takeout menu, read 2026-11-12). It does not name the oil, but it flags soy on its fries, onion rings and chicken tenders, so we score the fryer as soybean oil, the higher reading. Most items use the chain's own printed total fat and saturated fat (its nutrition pages, last updated 2018), split by the saturated share between that oil and the dish's own beef, chicken, dairy or bacon fat. A few dishes the chart does not list (Crispy Chicken, Grilled Cheese, Pastrami, Sirloin Steak, The Wedge, chicken strips, shakes and floats) are our estimates from typical portions. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Hook Burger use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Hook Burger cooks with soybean oil (estimated), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Hook Burger seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Hook Burger cooks with soybean oil (estimated), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Hook Burger?
Turkey Burger is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Hook Burger, at an estimated 5.2g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Hook Burger?
Cobb Salad is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Hook Burger, at an estimated 34.5g 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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