National Coney Island Seed Oil Report Card
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 116 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at National 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 |
|---|---|
| Tossed Salad | 0.0g |
| Grilled Cheese | 0.9g |
| Garden Salad | 1.0g |
| Bowl of Chili | 1.5g |
| Chicken Lemon Rice Soup (bowl) | 1.6g |
What to Avoid at National Coney Island
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fish & Chips Dinner | 19.4g |
| BLT | 19.2g |
| Tuna Melt | 18.9g |
| Onion Rings | 15.4g |
| Wing Dings (1/2 lb) | 13.5g |
Every National Coney Island item, ranked
All 116 items we have for National Coney Island, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Milk | 0.0g |
| Tossed Salad | 0.0g |
| BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Buffalo Red Hot Sauce | 0.0g |
| Zesty Marinara Sauce | 0.0g |
| Hot Chocolate | 0.3g |
| Rice Pudding | 0.4g |
| Chicken Lemon Rice Soup (cup) | 0.8g |
| Grilled Cheese | 0.9g |
| Side Salad | 1.0g |
| Garden Salad | 1.0g |
| Ice Cream Cup | 1.0g |
| Kiddie Sundae | 1.0g |
| Kids Pancakes | 1.4g |
| Bowl of Chili | 1.5g |
| Chicken Lemon Rice Soup (bowl) | 1.6g |
| Strawberry Milkshake | 1.6g |
| Vanilla Milkshake | 1.6g |
| Coney Dog (plain) | 2.0g |
| Pancakes (3) | 2.0g |
| Golden Brown Pancakes (3) | 2.0g |
| Side of Turkey Sausage | 2.1g |
| Chocolate Milkshake | 2.1g |
| Side of Bacon | 2.5g |
| Two Eggs Any Style | 2.6g |
| Hot Dog | 2.7g |
| Scrambled Eggs & Bacon | 3.0g |
| Brownie | 3.0g |
| Cheese Omelette | 3.0g |
| World-Famous Chili (cup) | 3.0g |
| Mushroom & Swiss Omelette | 3.0g |
| Bagel with Cream Cheese | 3.0g |
| Kids Mac & Cheese | 3.0g |
| Hummus with Pita | 3.0g |
| Hash Browns | 3.4g |
| Oreo Milkshake | 3.5g |
| Patty Melt | 3.9g |
| Veggie Omelette | 3.9g |
| Chili Cheese Coney | 4.0g |
| Hamburger | 4.0g |
| Coleslaw | 4.0g |
| Omelette (cheese & veggie) | 4.0g |
| Chili Omelette | 4.0g |
| Lava Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream | 4.0g |
| Texas Style French Toast | 4.0g |
| Western Omelette | 4.2g |
| Mozzarella Cheese Sticks | 4.3g |
| Coney Dog | 4.3g |
| Gyro | 4.5g |
| Side of Sausage Links | 4.6g |
| Spinach, Feta & Tomato Omelette | 4.8g |
| Super Coney (chili, cheese, onion, mustard) | 5.0g |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 5.0g |
| Reuben Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Black Bean Veggie Burger | 5.0g |
| Coney Taco | 5.0g |
| Greek Salad | 5.0g |
| Chef Salad | 5.0g |
| The Egger | 5.0g |
| Country Omelette | 5.0g |
| Hummus Wrap | 5.0g |
| World-Famous Chili (bowl) | 5.0g |
| Farmers Omelette | 5.2g |
| Grilled Chicken Salad | 5.4g |
| BBQ Hani | 5.5g |
| Greek Omelette | 5.5g |
| Buffalo Hani | 5.6g |
| French Fries with Chili | 5.6g |
| Double Burger | 6.0g |
| Albacore Tuna Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Hani | 6.0g |
| Biscuits & Gravy | 6.0g |
| Kids Cheeseburger | 6.9g |
| Classic Cheeseburger | 6.9g |
| Club Sandwich | 7.0g |
| Smoked Turkey & Bacon | 7.0g |
| Coney Burger | 7.0g |
| Chicken, Bacon & Ranch Hani | 7.4g |
| Chicken Tenders (3 pc) | 8.0g |
| Chicken Gyro | 8.0g |
| Coney Special | 8.0g |
| Seasoned Waffle Fries | 8.0g |
| Breakfast Burrito | 8.0g |
| Taco Salad | 8.0g |
| Breakfast Special | 8.0g |
| The Original Hani Special | 8.1g |
| Loaded Fries (chili, cheese) | 8.2g |
| French Fries with Chili & Cheese | 8.2g |
| French Fries | 8.3g |
| Side of Sausage Patties | 8.4g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 8.5g |
| Cheesy Bacon Dog | 8.8g |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 9.0g |
| Breakfast Platter (eggs, sausage, hash browns, toast) | 9.0g |
| Small Hani | 9.0g |
| Chicken Quesadilla | 9.0g |
| Nacho Supreme | 9.0g |
| Chicken & Chips Dinner | 9.8g |
| Coney Bowl (chili over fries) | 10.0g |
| Kids Chicken Strip Deluxe | 10.0g |
| Chili Cheese Waffle Fries | 11.0g |
| The Big Breakfast | 11.2g |
| Cheese Fries | 11.6g |
| Meat Lovers Omelette | 11.6g |
| Mr. Pop's Favorite | 11.7g |
| Fish Sandwich | 12.0g |
| Housemade Ranch Dressing | 12.0g |
| Crispy Chicken & Bacon Salad | 12.7g |
| Fish Hani | 13.0g |
| Southwest Hani | 13.0g |
| Wing Dings (1/2 lb) | 13.5g |
| Onion Rings | 15.4g |
| Tuna Melt | 18.9g |
| BLT | 19.2g |
| Fish & Chips Dinner | 19.4g |
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 116 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.8g 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.
Does National Coney Island use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates 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, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is National Coney Island seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates 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, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at National Coney Island?
Tossed Salad is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at National Coney Island, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at National Coney Island?
Fish & Chips Dinner is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at National Coney Island, at an estimated 19.4g 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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