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 143 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Rice Pudding (Bowl) | 0.3g |
| Leo's Famous Greek Salad (Mini) | 0.6g |
| French Toast | 0.9g |
| Baked Potato | 0.9g |
| Leo's Famous Greek Salad (Small) | 1.2g |
What to Avoid at Leo's Coney Island
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Michigan Salad (Medium) | 42.6g |
| Chicken Fingers with Fries (6 Pieces) | 32.4g |
| Michigan Salad (Small) | 29.1g |
| Greek Chicken Wrap | 28.4g |
| Steak and Eggs | 28.3g |
Every Leo's Coney Island item, ranked
All 143 items we have for Leo's Coney Island, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Hot Chocolate | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Buffalo Sauce (3 oz) | 0.0g |
| Rice Pudding (Cup) | 0.3g |
| Rice Pudding (Bowl) | 0.3g |
| Cheese Sauce (2 oz) | 0.5g |
| Leo's Famous Greek Salad (Mini) | 0.6g |
| French Toast | 0.9g |
| Baked Potato | 0.9g |
| Tzadziki Sauce (side) | 1.0g |
| Leo's Famous Greek Salad (Small) | 1.2g |
| Spinach & Cheese Pie | 1.3g |
| Ice Cream | 1.4g |
| Chili with Beans (Cup) | 1.4g |
| Saganaki Opa | 1.5g |
| Leo's Famous Greek Salad (Medium) | 1.7g |
| Hot Fudge Sundae (1 Scoop) | 1.9g |
| Cheesecake | 2.0g |
| Bowl of Chili | 2.1g |
| Chili with Beans (Bowl) | 2.1g |
| Leo's Famous Greek Salad (Large) | 2.3g |
| Root Beer Float | 2.7g |
| Leo's Super Chili | 2.8g |
| Caesar Salad (Small) | 2.9g |
| 2 Eggs with Meat and Toast | 3.0g |
| Ham and Cheese Omelette | 3.0g |
| Garden Burger | 3.0g |
| Waffle | 3.0g |
| Chef's Salad (Small) | 3.0g |
| Chef's Salad (Medium) | 3.0g |
| Salmon Burger | 3.3g |
| Hot Fudge Sundae (2 Scoops) | 3.3g |
| Grilled Chicken Breast Dinner | 3.4g |
| Plain Hot Dog | 3.4g |
| Antipasto Salad (Small) | 3.5g |
| Antipasto Salad (Medium) | 3.5g |
| Loose Hamburger Hot Dog | 3.6g |
| Chicago Hot Dog | 3.6g |
| Vegetarian Pita | 3.7g |
| Chicken Kebob | 3.9g |
| Coney Dog | 4.0g |
| 3-Meat Omelette | 4.0g |
| Coney Island Hot Dog | 4.0g |
| Gyro Omelette | 4.0g |
| Caesar Salad (Medium) | 4.5g |
| BLT Sandwich | 4.7g |
| Chicken Gyro Sandwich | 4.8g |
| Philly Steak Sandwich | 4.9g |
| Patty Melt | 5.1g |
| Greek Feta Omelette | 5.2g |
| Spinach Feta Omelette | 5.2g |
| Cheeseburger | 5.5g |
| Garden Salad (Small) | 5.6g |
| Coney Island with Cheese Hot Dog | 5.7g |
| Cinnamon Swirl French Toast | 5.8g |
| 1/3 Lb. Hamburger | 5.9g |
| Hamburger Pita | 5.9g |
| Double Cheeseburger | 6.0g |
| Gyro Burger | 6.0g |
| Special Coney Hot Dog | 6.1g |
| Vegetarian Omelette | 6.1g |
| Kids Spaghetti | 6.1g |
| Chili Omelette with Cheese | 6.2g |
| Western Omelette | 6.2g |
| Buffalo Chicken Sandwich | 6.5g |
| Baklava | 6.6g |
| Tuna Pita | 6.6g |
| Chicken Breast Sandwich | 6.7g |
| Mushroom Swiss Burger | 6.9g |
| 1/2 Lb. Leo's Cheeseburger | 6.9g |
| Cobb Salad (Small) | 6.9g |
| Pancakes (3) | 7.0g |
| Strawberry Pancakes | 7.0g |
| Kids Pancakes | 7.0g |
| Pancakes | 7.0g |
| Bleu Cheese BLT Burger | 7.3g |
| Chicken Fingers Pita | 7.3g |
| Southwestern Burger | 7.3g |
| 1/2 Lb. Leo's Burger | 7.4g |
| Gyro Sandwich | 7.7g |
| Turkey Pita | 7.8g |
| Scrambled Eggs & Bacon | 8.2g |
| Turkey Sandwich | 8.4g |
| Fish Sandwich | 8.4g |
| Garden Salad (Medium) | 8.5g |
| Cobb Salad (Medium) | 8.8g |
| Turkey Burger | 9.0g |
| Kids Grilled Cheese and Fries | 9.0g |
| Brownie Sundae | 9.0g |
| Macaroni & Cheese | 9.1g |
| Potato Skins | 9.1g |
| Biscuit Sausage Egg and Cheese | 9.5g |
| Mousaka | 9.9g |
| Pastitsio | 9.9g |
| Bacon Cheese Fries | 10.0g |
| Chicken Wings | 10.4g |
| Kids Hot Dog and Fries | 10.6g |
| Mozzarella Cheese Sticks | 11.0g |
| Tuna Melt | 11.4g |
| Western Sandwich | 11.8g |
| Chili Fries | 12.2g |
| Carrot Cake | 12.7g |
| Spaghetti with Meat Sauce | 13.0g |
| Chicken Fingers Salad (Small) | 13.0g |
| Hummus with Pita | 13.2g |
| Coleslaw (Cup) | 13.2g |
| Chicken Fingers Salad (Medium) | 13.3g |
| Buffalo Chicken Fingers Pita | 14.0g |
| Biscuits and Gravy | 14.8g |
| Taco Salad | 14.8g |
| Sweet Potato Fries | 14.9g |
| French Fries | 15.0g |
| Grilled Cheese | 15.3g |
| Shrimp in a Basket | 15.6g |
| Chicken Nuggets (9 Pcs) | 15.9g |
| Ranch (3 oz) | 15.9g |
| Jalapeno Poppers | 16.0g |
| Coney Fries with Cheese | 16.1g |
| Hash Browns | 16.8g |
| Cheese Nachos | 16.8g |
| Cheese Fries | 16.9g |
| Kids Chicken Strips (3) and Fries | 16.9g |
| Super Club Sandwich | 17.2g |
| Grilled Reuben Sandwich | 18.0g |
| Club Sandwich | 18.4g |
| California Burger | 19.6g |
| Seasoned Twister Fries | 19.8g |
| 2 Eggs with Hash Browns | 19.9g |
| Coleslaw (Bowl) | 20.4g |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 20.6g |
| Onion Rings | 20.9g |
| Fish & Chips | 23.1g |
| Mediterranean Wrap | 23.4g |
| Club Wrap | 24.2g |
| Blue Cheese Dressing (3 oz) | 25.2g |
| Chicken Caesar Wrap | 25.7g |
| Breakfast Platter (eggs, bacon, hash browns, toast) | 26.5g |
| Chicken Fingers with Fries (4 Pieces) | 26.8g |
| Steak and Eggs | 28.3g |
| Greek Chicken Wrap | 28.4g |
| Michigan Salad (Small) | 29.1g |
| Chicken Fingers with Fries (6 Pieces) | 32.4g |
| Michigan Salad (Medium) | 42.6g |
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 143 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High 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?
Rice Pudding (Bowl) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Leo's Coney Island, at an estimated 0.3g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Leo's Coney Island?
Michigan Salad (Medium) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Leo's Coney Island, at an estimated 42.6g 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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