Ono Hawaiian BBQ Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Ono Hawaiian BBQ cooks with: soybean (frying, mayo). Across the 83 menu items we analyzed, it averages 13.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
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Safest Orders at Ono Hawaiian BBQ
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 |
|---|---|
| Pineapple | 0.0g |
| Aloha Plate - Grilled Chicken Breast (1 entree) | 0.0g |
| Fresh Young Coconut | 0.0g |
| Teriyaki Sauce | 0.0g |
| Island Spring Mix Salad (side) | 0.5g |
What to Avoid at Ono Hawaiian BBQ
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Macaroni Salad (6 scoops) | 87.6g |
| Macaroni Salad (4 scoops) | 58.2g |
| Plate Lunch - Chicken Katsu | 42.3g |
| Plate Lunch - Island White Fish | 40.8g |
| Plate Lunch - Crispy Shrimp | 39.7g |
Every Ono Hawaiian BBQ item, ranked
All 83 items we have for Ono Hawaiian BBQ, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Steamed Vegetables | 0.0g |
| Pineapple | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Hawaiian Sun Drink | 0.0g |
| Aloha Plate - Grilled Chicken Breast (1 entree) | 0.0g |
| Fresh Young Coconut | 0.0g |
| Katsu Sauce | 0.0g |
| Teriyaki Sauce | 0.0g |
| Island Spring Mix Salad (side) | 0.5g |
| Curry Sauce | 0.5g |
| Island Spring Mix Salad (full) | 0.9g |
| Island Spring Mix Salad with Grilled Chicken Breast | 1.3g |
| Steamed Rice | 1.8g |
| Keiki Meal - Grilled Chicken Breast | 2.0g |
| Aloha Plate - BBQ Chicken + Grilled Chicken Breast | 2.6g |
| Island Spring Mix Salad with Hawaiian BBQ Beef | 2.9g |
| BBQ Beef Musubi (2 pcs) | 3.0g |
| Keiki Meal - BBQ Chicken | 3.0g |
| Island Spring Mix Salad with Hawaiian BBQ Chicken | 3.1g |
| Aloha Plate - Hawaiian BBQ Beef (1 entree) | 3.2g |
| Aloha Plate - Hawaiian BBQ Chicken (1 entree) | 3.4g |
| Aloha Plate - Teriyaki Chicken (1 entree) | 3.4g |
| Aloha Plate - BBQ Chicken + Teriyaki Chicken | 3.4g |
| BBQ Chicken Musubi (2 pcs) | 3.5g |
| Aloha Plate - Island Fire Chicken (1 entree) | 3.5g |
| Aloha Plate - BBQ Chicken + BBQ Beef | 3.8g |
| Garlic Chicken Plate | 4.0g |
| Teriyaki Chicken Mini Meal | 4.0g |
| Keiki Teriyaki Chicken | 4.0g |
| Aloha Plate - BBQ Chicken + Island Fire Chicken | 4.1g |
| Crab Rangoon (3 pcs) | 4.4g |
| Aloha Plate - BBQ Chicken + Kalua Pork | 4.6g |
| Teriyaki Beef Plate | 5.0g |
| Plate Lunch - Kalua Mix | 5.0g |
| Island Spring Mix Salad with Island Fire Chicken | 5.4g |
| Fried Rice | 6.0g |
| Garlic Shrimp Plate | 6.0g |
| Aloha Plate - Kalua Pork (1 entree) | 6.3g |
| Aloha Plate - BBQ Chicken + Island White Fish | 6.9g |
| Spam Musubi (2 pcs) | 7.4g |
| Crab Rangoon (6 pcs) | 8.0g |
| Aloha Plate - BBQ Chicken + Chicken Katsu | 8.6g |
| Keiki Meal - Chicken Katsu | 9.0g |
| Keiki Meal - Island White Fish | 10.0g |
| Keiki Meal - Crispy Shrimp | 10.0g |
| Plate Lunch - BBQ & Katsu Mix | 11.0g |
| Mini Meal - Island White Fish | 11.0g |
| Island Spring Mix Salad with Crispy Shrimp | 11.3g |
| Mini Meal - Grilled Chicken Breast | 11.4g |
| Island Spring Mix Salad with Island White Fish | 13.2g |
| Island Spring Mix Salad with Chicken Katsu | 13.3g |
| Chicken Katsu Sandwich | 14.0g |
| Macaroni Salad | 14.4g |
| Crispy Shrimp Appetizer (6 pcs) | 15.7g |
| Mini Meal - Hawaiian BBQ Chicken | 15.7g |
| Plate Lunch - Grilled Chicken Breast | 16.1g |
| Aloha Plate - Chicken Katsu (1 entree) | 16.3g |
| Mini Meal - Hawaiian BBQ Beef | 17.6g |
| Aloha Plate - Island White Fish (1 entree) | 18.0g |
| Mini Meal - Island Fire Chicken | 18.9g |
| Teriyaki Chicken Plate | 20.2g |
| Plate Lunch - Chicken & Beef Mix | 20.2g |
| Plate Lunch - Hawaiian BBQ Chicken | 20.2g |
| Plate Lunch - Kalua Pork | 21.3g |
| Plate Lunch - Hawaiian BBQ Beef | 22.1g |
| Plate Lunch - Island Fire Chicken | 24.3g |
| Mini Meal - Crispy Shrimp | 24.5g |
| Family Meal (4 people, 3 entrees) | 25.0g |
| Plate Lunch - Hawaiian BBQ Mix | 26.5g |
| Mini Meal - Chicken Katsu | 26.8g |
| Plate Lunch - Grilled Spam & Eggs | 28.8g |
| Macaroni Salad (2 scoops) | 29.4g |
| Plate Lunch - Shrimp & BBQ Chicken Mix | 30.1g |
| Plate Lunch - Island White Fish & BBQ Chicken Mix | 30.5g |
| Plate Lunch - Kalbi Short Ribs | 30.8g |
| Plate Lunch - Chicken Mix | 31.2g |
| Plate Lunch - Seafood Mix | 33.6g |
| Plate Lunch - Shrimp & Island White Fish Mix | 38.6g |
| Plate Lunch - Crispy Shrimp | 39.7g |
| Plate Lunch - Island White Fish | 40.8g |
| Plate Lunch - Chicken Katsu | 42.3g |
| Macaroni Salad (4 scoops) | 58.2g |
| Macaroni Salad (6 scoops) | 87.6g |
Frequently asked
Does Ono Hawaiian BBQ use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Ono Hawaiian BBQ cooks with: soybean (frying, mayo). Across the 83 menu items we analyzed, it averages 13.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
What oil does Ono Hawaiian BBQ cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean (frying, mayo). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Ono Hawaiian BBQ use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Ono Hawaiian BBQ cooks with soybean (frying, mayo), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Ono Hawaiian BBQ seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Ono Hawaiian BBQ cooks with soybean (frying, mayo), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Ono Hawaiian BBQ?
Pineapple is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Ono Hawaiian BBQ, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Ono Hawaiian BBQ?
Macaroni Salad (6 scoops) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Ono Hawaiian BBQ, at an estimated 87.6g 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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