Salsarita's Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Black Beans | 1.0g PUFA |
| Pinto Beans | 1.0g PUFA |
| Mexican Rice | 1.0g PUFA |
| Burrito (Veggie) | 4.0g PUFA |
| Burrito Bowl (Chicken) | 4.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Nachos (Steak) | 13.0g PUFA |
| Nachos (Chicken) | 12.0g PUFA |
| Chips & Guacamole | 10.0g PUFA |
| Chips & Queso | 9.0g PUFA |
| Chips & Salsa | 8.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Salsarita's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Salsarita's cooks with: canola oil (frying tortilla chips and shells). Across the 24 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Salsarita's cook with?
Our research indicates: canola oil (frying tortilla chips and shells). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Salsarita's?
Black Beans is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Salsarita's, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Salsarita's?
Nachos (Steak) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Salsarita's, at an estimated 13.0g 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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