National Coney Island Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Side Salad | 1.0g PUFA |
| Garden Salad | 1.0g PUFA |
| Ice Cream Cup | 1.0g PUFA |
| Coney Dog (plain) | 2.0g PUFA |
| Original Coney Dog | 3.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Loaded Fries (chili, cheese) | 11.0g PUFA |
| Coney Bowl (chili over fries) | 10.0g PUFA |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 9.0g PUFA |
| Cheese Fries | 9.0g PUFA |
| Onion Rings | 9.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does National Coney Island use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, National Coney Island cooks with: Soybean/vegetable oil for frying (fries, chicken, fish); beef/pork fat in coney chili and hot dogs; margarine/shortening on griddle; dairy fat in dairy items. Across the 33 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does National Coney Island cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean/vegetable oil for frying (fries, chicken, fish); beef/pork fat in coney chili and hot dogs; margarine/shortening on griddle; dairy fat in dairy items. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at National Coney Island?
Side Salad is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at National Coney Island, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at National Coney Island?
Loaded Fries (chili, cheese) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at National Coney Island, at an estimated 11.0g 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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