Hot Head Burritos Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Hot Head Burritos cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 82 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Hot Head Burritos
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: Taco with Chicken + Bottled Water, 4.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Taco with Chicken | 4.0g |
| Taco with Steak | 4.0g |
| Taco with Taco Meat | 4.0g |
| Taco with Pork | 4.0g |
| Classic Taco | 4.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Hot Head Burritos
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Nachos with Steak | 22.0g |
| Nachos with Chicken | 19.0g |
| Cheetos Flamin' Hot Burrito | 18.1g |
| Jalapeno Ranch Burrito | 18.0g |
| Leroy's Spicy Chicken Burrito | 16.1g |
Every Hot Head Burritos item, ranked
All 82 items we have for Hot Head Burritos, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Pop | 0.0g |
| Bottled Pop 20oz | 0.0g |
| Juice Box | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Sweet Habanero Sauce Bottle | 0.0g |
| Pico Salsa | 0.0g |
| Corn Salsa | 0.0g |
| Roja Salsa | 0.0g |
| Wild Salsa | 0.0g |
| Taco Sauce | 0.6g |
| Verde Salsa | 0.6g |
| Queso | 1.2g |
| Guacamole | 1.3g |
| Killer Brownie | 3.0g |
| Chips | 3.6g |
| Hot Head Sauce | 3.9g |
| Taco with Chicken | 4.0g |
| Taco with Steak | 4.0g |
| Taco with Taco Meat | 4.0g |
| Taco with Pork | 4.0g |
| Classic Taco | 4.0g |
| Kids Quesadilla | 4.0g |
| Kids Bowl | 4.0g |
| Li'l Bowl with Chicken | 5.0g |
| Keto Bowl with Barbacoa | 5.0g |
| Walking Taco | 5.0g |
| Kids Burrito | 5.0g |
| Sweet Habanero Bowl | 5.9g |
| Li'l Burrito with Chicken | 6.0g |
| Li'l Burrito with Steak | 6.0g |
| Bowl with Pork | 6.0g |
| Bowl with Beef Barbacoa | 6.0g |
| Bowl with Taco Meat | 6.0g |
| Paleo Bowl with Steak | 6.0g |
| Paleo Bowl with Pork | 6.0g |
| Deluxe Quesadilla with Taco Meat | 6.0g |
| Cookie | 6.0g |
| Jalapeno Ranch | 6.0g |
| Sweet Habanero Burrito | 6.8g |
| Teriyaki Burrito | 6.8g |
| Burrito with Pork | 7.0g |
| Burrito with Beef Barbacoa | 7.0g |
| Burrito with Taco Meat | 7.0g |
| Bowl with Chicken | 7.0g |
| Bowl with Steak | 7.0g |
| Bowl with Chorizo | 7.0g |
| Deluxe Quesadilla with Chicken | 7.0g |
| Deluxe Quesadilla with Steak | 7.0g |
| Chips and Salsa | 7.0g |
| Hawaiian Burrito | 7.6g |
| Southwest Ranch | 7.8g |
| Keto Bowl with Chicken | 7.9g |
| Power Bowl (Veggie) | 8.0g |
| Burrito with Chicken | 8.0g |
| Burrito with Spicy Chicken | 8.0g |
| Burrito with Steak | 8.0g |
| Burrito with Spicy Steak | 8.0g |
| Burrito with Chorizo | 8.0g |
| Bowl with Fish | 8.0g |
| Cheetos Flamin' Hot Bowl | 8.0g |
| Loaded Potatoes | 8.2g |
| Paleo Bowl (Chicken) | 9.0g |
| Burrito with Fish | 9.0g |
| Cantina Nachos | 9.0g |
| Ranch | 9.0g |
| Power Bowl (Chicken) | 10.0g |
| Americano Burrito | 10.0g |
| Nachos with Barbacoa | 10.0g |
| Chips and Guacamole | 10.0g |
| Build Your Own Burrito (Chicken) | 11.0g |
| Keto Bowl (Steak) | 12.0g |
| Chips and Queso | 12.0g |
| Southwest Ranch Burrito | 12.6g |
| Power Bowl (Steak) | 13.0g |
| Build Your Own Burrito (Steak) | 14.0g |
| Quesadilla (Chicken) | 14.0g |
| Chicken Bacon Ranch Burrito | 16.0g |
| Leroy's Spicy Chicken Burrito | 16.1g |
| Jalapeno Ranch Burrito | 18.0g |
| Cheetos Flamin' Hot Burrito | 18.1g |
| Nachos with Chicken | 19.0g |
| Nachos with Steak | 22.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Hot Head Burritos use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Hot Head Burritos cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 82 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Hot Head Burritos cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean oil (grilled proteins, chips); soybean oil in flour tortillas. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Hot Head Burritos use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Hot Head Burritos cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Hot Head Burritos seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Hot Head Burritos cooks with soybean oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Hot Head Burritos?
Taco with Chicken is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Hot Head Burritos, at an estimated 4.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Hot Head Burritos?
Nachos with Steak is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Hot Head Burritos, at an estimated 22.0g 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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