James Coney Island Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Lemonade | 0.0g PUFA |
| Original Hot Dog | 1.0g PUFA |
| Chili Dog | 1.0g PUFA |
| Chili (cup) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Chocolate Shake | 1.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Chili Cheese Fries | 9.0g PUFA |
| Onion Rings | 9.0g PUFA |
| Chili Cheese Tots | 9.0g PUFA |
| Corn Dog | 7.0g PUFA |
| Regular Fries | 7.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does James Coney Island use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, James Coney Island cooks with: Beef franks steamed or griddled (beef fat/tallow, very low PUFA); fries and battered items fried in soybean oil (high PUFA); chili is beef-based (low PUFA); dairy-based items low PUFA. Across the 22 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does James Coney Island cook with?
Our research indicates: Beef franks steamed or griddled (beef fat/tallow, very low PUFA); fries and battered items fried in soybean oil (high PUFA); chili is beef-based (low PUFA); dairy-based items low PUFA. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at James Coney Island?
Lemonade is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at James Coney Island, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at James Coney Island?
Chili Cheese Fries is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at James Coney Island, at an estimated 9.0g 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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