Wahlburgers Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Wahlburgers cooks with: canola and soybean oil. Across the 80 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Wahlburgers
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: Caesar Salad + Fresh Brewed Iced Tea, 4.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Caesar Salad | 4.0g |
| Bacon Mac N Cheese | 4.0g |
| Wahldog (Hot Dog) | 5.0g |
| Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 6.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Wahlburgers
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| BBQ Bacon Burger | 24.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Ranch Sandwich | 14.0g |
| The Original Chicken Salad | 14.0g |
| The Original Chicken Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Crispy Fish Sandwich | 13.0g |
Every Wahlburgers item, ranked
All 80 items we have for Wahlburgers, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Soda | 0.0g |
| Housemade Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Lemonade Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Fresh Brewed Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Whole Milk | 0.0g |
| Chocolate Milk | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| BBQ Sauce | 0.5g |
| Root Beer Float | 1.0g |
| Ice Cream Scoop | 1.0g |
| Side Salad | 2.0g |
| Milkshake (vanilla) | 2.0g |
| Milkshake (chocolate) | 2.0g |
| Chocolate Shake | 2.0g |
| Strawberry Shake | 2.0g |
| Vanilla Shake | 2.0g |
| Coffee Shake | 2.0g |
| Mocha Shake | 2.0g |
| Black & White Shake | 2.0g |
| Chocolate Mint Shake | 2.0g |
| Salted Caramel Shake | 2.0g |
| Brownie Sundae | 3.0g |
| Kids Grilled Cheese | 3.0g |
| Kids Mac N Cheese | 3.0g |
| Kids Hot Dog | 3.0g |
| White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake | 3.0g |
| Marshmallow Bar | 3.0g |
| Coleslaw | 4.0g |
| Caesar Salad | 4.0g |
| Bacon Mac N Cheese | 4.0g |
| Wahl Sauce | 4.5g |
| Wahldog (Hot Dog) | 5.0g |
| Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Smahlburger (Kids) | 5.0g |
| Mustard Sauce | 5.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken | 6.0g |
| Hamburger | 7.0g |
| Turkey Burger | 7.0g |
| Mac & Cheese Bites | 7.0g |
| Our Burger Smash | 7.0g |
| Bacon Mac N Cheese with Chicken | 7.0g |
| Sweet Potato Tots | 7.0g |
| Chipotle Mayo | 7.0g |
| Cheeseburger | 8.0g |
| Tater Tots | 8.0g |
| French Fries | 8.0g |
| Sweet Potato Fries | 8.0g |
| Pepperoni Smash | 8.0g |
| The Impossible Burger | 8.0g |
| Meatball Hoagie | 8.0g |
| Parmesan Truffle Tots | 8.0g |
| Truffle Fries | 8.0g |
| Honey Garlic Mayo | 8.5g |
| Chicken Tenders | 9.0g |
| Onion Rings | 9.0g |
| The Our Burger | 9.0g |
| Slider Flight | 9.0g |
| Crispy Fried Pickles | 9.0g |
| Paul's Burger | 10.0g |
| Donnie's Burger | 10.0g |
| Mushroom Swiss Burger | 10.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 10.0g |
| The Double Decker | 10.0g |
| O.F.D. Burger | 10.0g |
| The Super Melt | 10.0g |
| Wings - Buffalo | 10.0g |
| Wings - BBQ | 10.0g |
| Wings - Sweet Chili | 10.0g |
| Kids Chicken Tenders | 10.0g |
| Mark's Burger | 11.0g |
| Buffalo Chicken Wahlbites | 11.0g |
| Sweet Chili Chicken Tenders | 12.0g |
| Thin Crispy Onion Rings | 12.0g |
| Ranch Dressing | 12.5g |
| The Original Chicken Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Crispy Fish Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Ranch Sandwich | 14.0g |
| The Original Chicken Salad | 14.0g |
| BBQ Bacon Burger | 24.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Wahlburgers use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Wahlburgers cooks with: canola and soybean oil. Across the 80 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Wahlburgers cook with?
Our research indicates: Canola/soybean oil (fries, grill); soybean-based mayo on burgers; no published oil disclosure. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Wahlburgers use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Wahlburgers cooks with canola and soybean oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Wahlburgers seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Wahlburgers cooks with canola and soybean oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Wahlburgers?
Caesar Salad is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Wahlburgers, at an estimated 4.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Wahlburgers?
BBQ Bacon Burger is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Wahlburgers, at an estimated 24.0g 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. 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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