Zankou Chicken Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Zankou Chicken cooks with: Canola oil (garlic sauce/toum); peanut oil (falafel frying); tahini/sesame (hummus, mutabbal, tahini sauce); chicken fat (rotisserie). Across the 75 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
Safest Orders at Zankou Chicken
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: Tabbouleh Salad (side) + Bottled Water, 1.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Pickled Turnips | 0.0g |
| Small Yellow Chilies | 0.0g |
| Tabbouleh Salad (side) | 1.0g |
| Cabbage Salad (side) | 1.0g |
| Garden Salad | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at Zankou Chicken
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Garlic Sauce (Toum) | 15.5g |
| Falafel Wrap | 15.0g |
| Falafel Plate | 14.0g |
| Falafel Bowl | 14.0g |
| Whole Rotisserie Chicken | 12.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Zankou Chicken use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Zankou Chicken cooks with: Canola oil (garlic sauce/toum); peanut oil (falafel frying); tahini/sesame (hummus, mutabbal, tahini sauce); chicken fat (rotisserie). Across the 75 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Zankou Chicken cook with?
Our research indicates: Canola oil (garlic sauce/toum); peanut oil (falafel frying); tahini/sesame (hummus, mutabbal, tahini sauce); chicken fat (rotisserie). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Zankou Chicken use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Zankou Chicken cooks with Canola oil (garlic sauce/toum); peanut oil (falafel frying); tahini/sesame (hummus, mutabbal, tahini sauce); chicken fat (rotisserie), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Zankou Chicken seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Zankou Chicken cooks with Canola oil (garlic sauce/toum); peanut oil (falafel frying); tahini/sesame (hummus, mutabbal, tahini sauce); chicken fat (rotisserie), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Zankou Chicken?
Pickled Turnips is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Zankou Chicken, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Zankou Chicken?
Garlic Sauce (Toum) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Zankou Chicken, at an estimated 15.5g 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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