National Coney Island Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, National Coney Island cooks with: soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 99 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High 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 |
| Cup of Chili | 0.7g |
| Grilled Cheese | 0.9g |
| Bowl of Chili | 1.5g |
| Chicken Lemon Rice Soup (bowl) | 1.6g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at National Coney Island
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Twisted Turkey BLT | 20.3g |
| Fish & Chips Dinner | 19.4g |
| BLT | 19.2g |
| Tuna Melt | 18.9g |
| Crispy Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich | 16.7g |
Every National Coney Island item, ranked
All 99 items we have for National Coney Island, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Tossed Salad | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Buffalo Red Hot Sauce | 0.0g |
| BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Zesty Marinara Sauce | 0.0g |
| Hot Chocolate | 0.3g |
| Rice Pudding | 0.4g |
| Milk (8 oz.) | 0.4g |
| Cup of Chili | 0.7g |
| Chicken Lemon Rice Soup (cup) | 0.8g |
| Grilled Cheese | 0.9g |
| Milk (16 oz.) | 0.9g |
| Milk (24 oz.) | 1.3g |
| Kids Pancakes | 1.4g |
| Bowl of Chili | 1.5g |
| Chicken Lemon Rice Soup (bowl) | 1.6g |
| Strawberry Milkshake | 1.6g |
| Vanilla Milkshake | 1.6g |
| 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 |
| Texas Style French Toast | 2.8g |
| Ham Egger | 2.9g |
| Brownie | 3.0g |
| Cheese Omelette | 3.0g |
| Mushroom & Swiss Omelette | 3.0g |
| Bagel with Cream Cheese | 3.0g |
| Hash Browns | 3.4g |
| Oreo Milkshake | 3.5g |
| Bacon Egger | 3.5g |
| Breakfast Wrap w/ Ham (w/o cheese) | 3.7g |
| Patty Melt | 3.9g |
| Veggie Omelette | 3.9g |
| Hamburger | 4.0g |
| Coleslaw | 4.0g |
| Western Omelette | 4.2g |
| Coney Dog | 4.3g |
| Mozzarella Cheese Sticks | 4.3g |
| Gyro | 4.5g |
| Side of Sausage Links | 4.6g |
| Spinach, Feta & Tomato Omelette | 4.8g |
| Chicken Tenders | 4.9g |
| Reuben Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Greek Salad | 5.0g |
| Chef Salad | 5.0g |
| Farmers Omelette | 5.2g |
| Grilled Chicken Salad | 5.4g |
| BBQ Hani | 5.5g |
| Southwest Veggie Burger | 5.5g |
| Greek Omelette | 5.5g |
| Loose Burger | 5.6g |
| Buffalo Hani | 5.6g |
| French Fries with Chili | 5.6g |
| Grilled Chicken Hani | 6.0g |
| Albacore Tuna Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Breakfast Wrap w/ Sausage (w/o cheese) | 6.1g |
| Sausage Egger | 6.5g |
| Coney Omelet | 6.7g |
| Classic Cheeseburger | 6.9g |
| Kids Cheeseburger | 6.9g |
| Chicken, Bacon & Ranch Hani | 7.4g |
| Coney Special | 8.0g |
| Chicken Gyro | 8.0g |
| Breakfast Special | 8.0g |
| Seasoned Waffle Fries | 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 |
| Small Hani | 9.0g |
| Chicken Quesadilla | 9.0g |
| Nacho Supreme | 9.0g |
| Chicken & Chips Dinner | 9.8g |
| Kids Chicken Strip Deluxe | 10.0g |
| Double Cheeseburger | 10.9g |
| 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 |
| Southwest Hani | 13.0g |
| Fish Hani | 13.0g |
| Wing Dings (1/2 lb) | 13.5g |
| Onion Rings | 15.4g |
| Crispy Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich | 16.7g |
| Tuna Melt | 18.9g |
| BLT | 19.2g |
| Fish & Chips Dinner | 19.4g |
| Twisted Turkey BLT | 20.3g |
Frequently asked
Does National Coney Island use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, National Coney Island cooks with: soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 99 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High 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 oil and vegetable oil blend, 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 oil and vegetable oil blend, 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?
Twisted Turkey BLT is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at National Coney Island, at an estimated 20.3g 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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