Jack in the Box Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Sausage Croissant | 5.0g PUFA |
| Breakfast Jack | 5.0g PUFA |
| Monster Taco | 5.0g PUFA |
| Loaded Breakfast Sandwich | 6.0g PUFA |
| French Fries (Medium) | 7.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger | 16.0g PUFA |
| Ultimate Cheeseburger | 15.0g PUFA |
| 3pc Egg Rolls | 11.0g PUFA |
| Curly Fries (Medium) | 10.0g PUFA |
| Cluck Sandwich | 10.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Jack in the Box use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Jack in the Box cooks with: canola oil blend — canola, high-oleic canola, soybean (fries, curly fries, fried items). Across the 17 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Jack in the Box cook with?
Our research indicates: canola oil blend — canola, high-oleic canola, soybean (fries, curly fries, fried items). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Jack in the Box?
Sausage Croissant is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Jack in the Box, at an estimated 5.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Jack in the Box?
Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Jack in the Box, at an estimated 16.0g 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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