Jack in the Box Seed Oil Report Card
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 90 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Jack in the Box
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: Regular Taco + Iced Coffee, 1.4g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Teriyaki Dipping Sauce | 0.5g |
| Regular Taco | 1.4g |
| Classic Grilled Jack Wrap | 2.9g |
| Chicken Teriyaki Bowl | 3.0g |
| Mini Pancakes | 3.0g |
What to Avoid at Jack in the Box
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Bacon Double Smashed Jack | 22.7g |
| Hot Mess Double Cheeseburger | 19.0g |
| Hot Mess Burger | 17.0g |
| Double Jack | 15.8g |
| Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger | 15.5g |
Every Jack in the Box item, ranked
All 90 items we have for Jack in the Box, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Iced Coffee | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Sweet N' Sour Dipping Sauce | 0.0g |
| BBQ Sauce Dip Cup | 0.0g |
| Frank's RedHot Buffalo Dipping Sauce | 0.0g |
| Side Salad | 0.2g |
| Teriyaki Dipping Sauce | 0.5g |
| Honey Mustard Dip Cup | 0.9g |
| Real Fruit Smoothie | 1.0g |
| Vanilla Shake with Boba | 1.2g |
| Chocolate Shake (Regular, 16 oz) | 1.2g |
| Vanilla Shake (Regular, 16 oz) | 1.2g |
| Strawberry Shake (Regular, 16 oz) | 1.2g |
| Regular Taco | 1.4g |
| Chocolate Shake (Large, 24 oz) | 1.6g |
| Vanilla Shake (Large, 24 oz) | 1.6g |
| Strawberry Shake (Large, 24 oz) | 1.6g |
| Oreo Matcha Shake | 2.0g |
| Oreo Shake (Regular, 16 oz) | 2.5g |
| Classic Grilled Jack Wrap | 2.9g |
| New York Style Cheesecake Slice | 3.0g |
| Chicken Teriyaki Bowl | 3.0g |
| Mini Pancakes | 3.0g |
| Taco (2pc) | 3.1g |
| Two Tacos | 3.1g |
| Oreo Shake (Large, 24 oz) | 3.4g |
| Chocolate Overload Cake | 3.6g |
| French Toast Sticks 5 Pc. | 4.0g |
| Hash Browns | 4.2g |
| Tartar Sauce | 4.2g |
| French Fries Small | 4.5g |
| Mini Churros | 4.6g |
| Chicken Club Salad | 5.0g |
| Curly Fries Small | 5.1g |
| Classic Crispy Jack Wrap | 5.3g |
| Stuffed Jalapeños 7 Pc. | 5.5g |
| Breakfast Jack | 5.6g |
| Monster Taco | 6.0g |
| Fajita Bowl | 6.0g |
| Creamy Ranch Sauce | 6.0g |
| Buttermilk House Dipping Sauce | 6.2g |
| French Fries (Medium) | 6.4g |
| Sauced & Loaded Tiny Tacos 15 Pc. | 7.0g |
| Chicken Strips 3 Pc. | 7.1g |
| 3pc Egg Rolls | 7.6g |
| Onion Rings | 7.7g |
| Curly Fries (Medium) | 8.0g |
| French Fries Large | 8.0g |
| Supreme Croissant | 8.0g |
| Bacon & Swiss Buttery Smashed Jack | 8.6g |
| Halfsie Fries | 8.6g |
| Brunchfast Burrito | 9.0g |
| Sausage Egg & Cheese Scrambler | 9.0g |
| Curly Fries Large | 9.0g |
| Smashed Jack Sliders (3 pc) | 9.0g |
| Spicy Orange Chicken Bowl | 9.0g |
| Spicy Cluck Sandwich | 10.0g |
| Jumbo Egg Rolls 2 Pc. | 10.0g |
| Meat Lovers Breakfast Burrito | 10.0g |
| Extreme Sausage Sandwich | 10.3g |
| Cluck Sandwich | 11.0g |
| Mozzarella Sticks 4 Pc. | 11.0g |
| Jumbo Breakfast Platter with Bacon | 11.0g |
| Double Bonus Jack | 11.0g |
| Maple Candied Bacon Cheeseburger | 11.0g |
| Maple Candied Bacon Chicken Sandwich | 11.0g |
| Spicy Orange Chicken Wrap | 11.0g |
| Jr. Jumbo Jack | 11.5g |
| Jumbo Jack with Cheese | 11.7g |
| Homestyle Ranch Chicken Club | 11.9g |
| Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger | 11.9g |
| Jumbo Jack | 12.0g |
| Smashed Jack | 12.1g |
| Jack's Spicy Chicken | 12.6g |
| Loaded Breakfast Sandwich | 12.8g |
| Triple Bonus Jack | 13.0g |
| Chicken Supreme | 13.0g |
| Sourdough Jack | 13.4g |
| Sausage Croissant | 13.4g |
| Ultimate Cheeseburger | 13.6g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 13.8g |
| Chicken Strips (4 pc) | 14.0g |
| Classic Popcorn Chicken 12 Pc. | 14.0g |
| Chicken Nuggets 10 Pc. | 14.0g |
| Double Chicken Supreme | 15.0g |
| Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger | 15.5g |
| Double Jack | 15.8g |
| Hot Mess Burger | 17.0g |
| Hot Mess Double Cheeseburger | 19.0g |
| Bacon Double Smashed Jack | 22.7g |
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 90 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.5g 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.
Does Jack in the Box use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Jack in the Box cooks with canola oil blend — canola, high-oleic canola, soybean (fries, curly fries, fried items), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Jack in the Box seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Jack in the Box cooks with canola oil blend — canola, high-oleic canola, soybean (fries, curly fries, fried items), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Jack in the Box?
Teriyaki Dipping Sauce is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Jack in the Box, at an estimated 0.5g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Jack in the Box?
Bacon Double Smashed Jack is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Jack in the Box, at an estimated 22.7g 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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