Mighty Taco Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Rice & Beans (side) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Sour Cream (side) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Guacamole (side) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Mighty Sauce (packet) | 2.0g PUFA |
| Soft Taco (flour tortilla, beef) | 3.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Taco Salad (fried shell bowl, beef) | 14.0g PUFA |
| Nachos Supreme (chips, beef, cheese, sour cream) | 13.0g PUFA |
| Taco Salad (fried shell bowl, chicken) | 13.0g PUFA |
| Nachos (chips, cheese, jalapeños) | 10.0g PUFA |
| Mighty Burrito (beef) | 7.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Mighty Taco use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Mighty Taco cooks with: soybean/corn (fried shells, tortilla chips, fryer); soybean mayo/sauce. Across the 22 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Mighty Taco cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean/corn (fried shells, tortilla chips, fryer); soybean mayo/sauce. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Mighty Taco?
Rice & Beans (side) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Mighty Taco, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Mighty Taco?
Taco Salad (fried shell bowl, beef) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Mighty Taco, at an estimated 14.0g 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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