James Coney Island Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, James Coney Island cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 70 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at James Coney Island
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: Original Hot Dog + Bottled Water, 1.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Original Hot Dog | 1.0g |
| Chili Dog | 1.0g |
| Chili (cup) | 1.0g |
| Chili Cheese Dog | 2.0g |
| Jalapeño Cheese Dog | 2.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at James Coney Island
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Onion Rings | 12.0g |
| Chili Cheese Fries | 11.0g |
| Chili Cheese Tots | 10.0g |
| BBQ Bacon Cheddar Burger | 10.0g |
| Nolan Ryan Grandslam Sliders | 10.0g |
Every James Coney Island item, ranked
All 70 items we have for James Coney Island, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Frozen Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Coney Punch | 0.0g |
| Apple Juice | 0.0g |
| Bottled Water | 0.0g |
| Original Hot Dog | 1.0g |
| Chili Dog | 1.0g |
| Chili (cup) | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Shake | 1.0g |
| Vanilla Shake | 1.0g |
| Strawberry Shake | 1.0g |
| Vanilla Cone | 1.0g |
| Soft Serve Cup | 1.0g |
| Chili Cheese Dog | 2.0g |
| Jalapeño Cheese Dog | 2.0g |
| Double Chili Cheese Dog | 2.0g |
| Chili (bowl) | 2.0g |
| Plain Coney | 2.0g |
| Chili | 2.0g |
| Kids All Beef Hot Dog | 2.0g |
| Milk Shake | 2.0g |
| Chocolate Dipped Cone | 2.0g |
| Frostbite | 2.0g |
| JCI Burger | 3.0g |
| Chili Cheeseburger | 3.0g |
| Original Coney | 3.0g |
| Chicago Dog | 3.0g |
| New York Dog | 3.0g |
| Extra Large Chili To-Go | 3.0g |
| Kids Cheese Coney Dog | 3.0g |
| Coleslaw | 4.0g |
| Brownie | 4.0g |
| Cheese Coney | 4.0g |
| Texas Hot Dog | 4.0g |
| Maxwell St. Polish Sausage | 4.0g |
| Empire Gourmet Dog | 4.0g |
| Tamale Plate | 4.0g |
| Baked Tots | 4.0g |
| Greek Salad | 4.0g |
| Coney Cheesesteak | 4.0g |
| Chili Cheese Footlong | 5.0g |
| Baja Gourmet Dog | 5.0g |
| Chili Cheese Gourmet Dog | 5.0g |
| Frito Pie | 5.0g |
| Fries Small | 5.0g |
| Tots Small | 5.0g |
| Chipotle Mayo | 5.5g |
| Corn Dog Bites (6 pc) | 6.0g |
| Texas Petal Sauce | 6.5g |
| Tater Tots | 7.0g |
| Fries Regular | 7.0g |
| Tots Regular | 7.0g |
| Kids Corn Dog | 7.0g |
| Kids Cheeseburger | 7.0g |
| Corn Dog | 8.0g |
| James Cheeseburger | 8.0g |
| Cheese Tots | 8.0g |
| Patty Melt | 9.0g |
| Tots Large | 9.0g |
| Cheese Fries | 9.0g |
| Chili Cheese Corn Dog | 9.0g |
| Chili Cheese Tots | 10.0g |
| BBQ Bacon Cheddar Burger | 10.0g |
| Nolan Ryan Grandslam Sliders | 10.0g |
| Fries Large | 10.0g |
| Kids Chicken Tenders | 10.0g |
| Chili Cheese Fries | 11.0g |
| Onion Rings | 12.0g |
Frequently asked
Does James Coney Island use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, James Coney Island cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 70 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium 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.
Does James Coney Island use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. 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. Beef tallow is far lower in PUFA than seed oils.
Is James Coney Island seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates James Coney Island 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 James Coney Island?
Original Hot Dog is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at James Coney Island, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at James Coney Island?
Onion Rings is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at James Coney Island, at an estimated 12.0g 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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