Smashburger Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Smashburger cooks with: Beef tallow/canola oil blend in the fryers, butter on the grill, and a blended oil on Smash Fries (FAQ verbatim, smashburger.com/faq).. Across the 96 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Smashburger
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.
Cleanest full order: All-American Smash + 20 oz Fountain Drink, 3.3g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Sweet Potato Waffle Fries | 2.0g |
| Large Sweet Potato Waffle Fries | 2.5g |
| Cup of Homestyle Chili | 2.5g |
| Crispy Brussels Sprouts | 3.0g |
| All-American Smash | 3.3g |
What to Avoid at Smashburger
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad | 26.7g |
| Scorchin Hot Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 21.7g |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 20.0g |
| 5 Scorchin Hot Tenders | 16.8g |
| Double Green Goddess Bacon Stack Chicken Smash | 16.0g |
Every Smashburger item, ranked
All 96 items we have for Smashburger, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Coke Bottle | 0.0g |
| Sprite Bottle | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke Bottle | 0.0g |
| BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Craft Refresher (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Craft Refresher (Large) | 0.0g |
| Cup of Cheddar Cheese Sauce | 1.9g |
| Sweet Potato Waffle Fries | 2.0g |
| French Fries (regular) | 2.3g |
| Tots (regular) | 2.3g |
| Large Sweet Potato Waffle Fries | 2.5g |
| Cup of Homestyle Chili | 2.5g |
| Vanilla Shake | 2.6g |
| Chocolate Shake | 2.6g |
| Strawberry Shake | 2.6g |
| Crispy Brussels Sprouts | 3.0g |
| Sweet Potato Fries | 3.0g |
| Oreo Cookies & Cream Shake | 3.0g |
| Ranch | 3.0g |
| All-American Smash | 3.3g |
| Large French Fries | 3.3g |
| Kids Cheeseburger | 3.3g |
| Fried Pickles | 3.8g |
| SmashFries (regular) | 3.8g |
| Avocado Green Goddess Salad | 4.0g |
| Smash Sauce | 4.0g |
| French Fries | 4.2g |
| Smash Tots | 4.2g |
| Kids Hamburger | 4.5g |
| Tots | 4.6g |
| Classic Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Scorchin Hot Fries (regular) | 5.0g |
| 3 Tenders | 5.0g |
| Spicy Chipotle Mayo | 5.0g |
| Smash Tots (regular) | 5.3g |
| Smashfries | 5.4g |
| BBQ Bacon Smash | 5.5g |
| Double All-American Smash | 5.6g |
| Smash Fries (rosemary-garlic-olive oil toss) | 5.8g |
| Large SmashFries | 5.8g |
| Create Your Own Smash | 6.0g |
| Mayo | 6.0g |
| Kids Crispy Chicken Strips | 6.3g |
| Deluxe Chicken Smash | 6.7g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 7.0g |
| BBQ Bacon Cheddar Smash | 7.0g |
| Grilled Avocado Bacon Club Chicken | 7.0g |
| Jalapeno Crema Smash | 7.0g |
| Large Scorchin Hot Fries | 7.0g |
| Americana Big Dog | 7.3g |
| Classic Smash | 7.6g |
| Bacon Cheese Big Dog | 7.7g |
| Colorado Smash | 7.7g |
| Bacon Smash (single) | 8.0g |
| 5 Tenders | 8.0g |
| Egg Truffle Mushroom Smash | 8.0g |
| Mexicali Big Dog | 8.0g |
| Chili Cheese Big Dog | 8.1g |
| Scorchin Chicken Smash | 8.3g |
| Double Deluxe Chicken Smash | 8.3g |
| Double BBQ Bacon Smash | 8.5g |
| Avocado Bacon Club Smash | 9.0g |
| Truffle Mushroom Swiss Smash | 9.0g |
| Scorchin Hot Tots | 9.0g |
| Green Goddess Bacon Stack | 9.0g |
| Deluxe Smash | 9.4g |
| Truffle Mushroom Smash | 9.5g |
| Black Bean Smash | 9.8g |
| Double Classic Smash | 9.9g |
| 3 Scorchin Hot Tenders | 10.0g |
| Double Colorado Smash | 10.0g |
| Double Jalapeno Crema Smash | 10.0g |
| Double Egg Truffle Mushroom Smash | 11.0g |
| Avocado Bacon Ranch Stack | 11.2g |
| Bacon Stack Smash | 11.4g |
| Double Deluxe Smash | 11.7g |
| Double Truffle Mushroom Smash | 11.8g |
| Avocado Bacon Club | 12.0g |
| Double Green Goddess Bacon Stack | 12.0g |
| Crispy Avocado Bacon Club Chicken | 13.0g |
| Avocado Bacon Ranch Stack Chicken Smash | 13.0g |
| Green Goddess Bacon Stack Chicken Smash | 13.0g |
| Double Bacon Stack Smash | 13.1g |
| Colorado Big Dog | 13.3g |
| Double Avocado Bacon Ranch Stack | 13.5g |
| Classic Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 13.8g |
| Bacon Smash (double) | 14.0g |
| Crispy Truffle Mushroom Swiss Chicken | 14.0g |
| Double Scorchin Chicken Smash | 15.0g |
| Double Green Goddess Bacon Stack Chicken Smash | 16.0g |
| Double Avocado Bacon Ranch Stack Chicken Smash | 16.0g |
| 5 Scorchin Hot Tenders | 16.8g |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 20.0g |
| Scorchin Hot Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 21.7g |
| Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad | 26.7g |
Frequently asked
Does Smashburger use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Smashburger cooks with: Beef tallow/canola oil blend in the fryers, butter on the grill, and a blended oil on Smash Fries (FAQ verbatim, smashburger.com/faq).. Across the 96 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Smashburger cook with?
Our research indicates: Beef tallow/canola oil blend in the fryers, butter on the grill, and a blended oil on Smash Fries (FAQ verbatim, smashburger.com/faq).. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Smashburger use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Our research indicates: Beef tallow/canola oil blend in the fryers, butter on the grill, and a blended oil on Smash Fries (FAQ verbatim, smashburger.com/faq).. Beef tallow is far lower in PUFA than seed oils.
Is Smashburger seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Smashburger cooks with Beef tallow/canola oil blend in the fryers, butter on the grill, and a blended oil on Smash Fries (FAQ verbatim, smashburger.com/faq)., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Smashburger?
Sweet Potato Waffle Fries is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Smashburger, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Smashburger?
Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Smashburger, at an estimated 26.7g 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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