Qdoba Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Sour Cream | 0.0g PUFA |
| Shredded Cheese | 0.0g PUFA |
| Black Beans | 1.0g PUFA |
| Pinto Beans | 1.0g PUFA |
| Queso (side) | 2.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Chicken Nachos | 23.0g PUFA |
| Three Cheese Nachos | 20.0g PUFA |
| Steak Fajita Quesadilla | 17.0g PUFA |
| Chips & Queso | 16.0g PUFA |
| Chips & Guacamole | 15.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Qdoba use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Qdoba cooks with: Soybean oil throughout — rice, grilled proteins, queso and tortillas all contain soybean oil; chips fried in a canola/soybean/sunflower vegetable oil blend.. Across the 49 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Qdoba cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean oil throughout — rice, grilled proteins, queso and tortillas all contain soybean oil; chips fried in a canola/soybean/sunflower vegetable oil blend.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Qdoba?
Sour Cream is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Qdoba, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Qdoba?
Chicken Nachos is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Qdoba, at an estimated 23.0g 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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