Leo's Coney Island Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Leo's Coney Island cooks with: Soybean/corn oil for frying (fries, chicken, fish); beef/pork fat in coney chili and hot dogs; butter/margarine on griddle items. Across the 144 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Safest Orders at Leo's 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: Coney Dog (no chili) + Iced Tea, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Baked Potato | 1.0g |
| Coney Dog (no chili) | 2.0g |
| Garden Salad | 2.0g |
| Hummus with Pita | 2.0g |
| Vegetarian Pita | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at Leo's Coney Island
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Blue Cheese Dressing (3 oz) | 23.5g |
| Fish & Chips | 18.0g |
| Chicken Fingers with Fries | 18.0g |
| Ranch (3 oz) | 17.0g |
| Chicken Fingers Salad | 16.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Leo's Coney Island use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Leo's Coney Island cooks with: Soybean/corn oil for frying (fries, chicken, fish); beef/pork fat in coney chili and hot dogs; butter/margarine on griddle items. Across the 144 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Leo's Coney Island cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean/corn oil for frying (fries, chicken, fish); beef/pork fat in coney chili and hot dogs; butter/margarine on griddle items. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Leo's Coney Island use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Leo's Coney Island cooks with Soybean/corn oil for frying (fries, chicken, fish); beef/pork fat in coney chili and hot dogs; butter/margarine on griddle items, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Leo's Coney Island seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Leo's Coney Island cooks with Soybean/corn oil for frying (fries, chicken, fish); beef/pork fat in coney chili and hot dogs; butter/margarine on griddle items, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Leo's Coney Island?
Baked Potato is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Leo's Coney Island, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Leo's Coney Island?
Blue Cheese Dressing (3 oz) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Leo's Coney Island, at an estimated 23.5g 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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See where Leo's Coney Island lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch. Wondering about a specific dish instead? The Is It Seed Oil food guide answers it for 200+ everyday foods, and the distributor oils page covers what independent restaurants fry in.