CJ's Kenya Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, CJ's Kenya cooks with: not disclosed: CJ's (the Kenya restaurants of the Cafe Javas group) publishes no frying-oil statement and no nutrition figures (cjs.co.ke ordering site, its menu and all 345 product pages read 2026-10-09; the only oil named is the 'Balsamic & Olive Oil' salad dressing option). Fried items (chips, home fries, onion rings, samosas, spring rolls, crispy chicken, fish fingers) are scored as an undisclosed vegetable frying oil (vegetable_oil_unspecified, p 0.58, the higher-PUFA reading). Mains, burgers and sandwiches come with a chosen accompaniment whose first option is usually CHIPS; they are scored WITH chips (~8 g), the higher reading; picking salad, rice, ugali or mash lowers them by about 6-8 g. Dish levels follow the Cafe Javas Uganda file where the dish has the same name (same group and recipes); Kenya-only dishes are estimated from their printed descriptions.. Across the 351 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at CJ's Kenya
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Cleanest full order: Classic Chicken Korma + Passion Juice, 6.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Cinnamon Garlic Dawa | 0.0g |
| Classic Dawa | 0.0g |
| Mint Dawa | 0.0g |
| Holy Basil Dawa | 0.0g |
| Tumeric Twist | 0.0g |
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| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fish Fingers Combo | 20.0g |
| Vegeterian Burger (Double) | 20.0g |
| Fish Fingers | 20.0g |
| Big Is Big Burger | 19.0g |
| CJ's Chicken & Waffle | 18.0g |
Every CJ's Kenya item, ranked
All 351 items we have for CJ's Kenya, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Cinnamon Garlic Dawa | 0.0g |
| Iced Dawa Teas | 0.0g |
| Classic Dawa | 0.0g |
| Mint Dawa | 0.0g |
| Holy Basil Dawa | 0.0g |
| Kiddie Juices | 0.0g |
| Kiddie Lemonades | 0.0g |
| Kiddie Nojitos | 0.0g |
| Kiddy Iced Teas | 0.0g |
| Tumeric Twist | 0.0g |
| CJ’s Boost Juice | 0.0g |
| Orange Juice | 0.0g |
| Orange and Carrot Juice | 0.0g |
| Pineapple and Mint Juice | 0.0g |
| Beetroot,mango & Carrot Juice | 0.0g |
| Pineapple Juice | 0.0g |
| Mango Juice | 0.0g |
| Passion Juice | 0.0g |
| Watermelon Juice | 0.0g |
| Carrot Juice | 0.0g |
| Beetroot Juice | 0.0g |
| Cocktail Juice | 0.0g |
| Berry Vanilla | 0.0g |
| Hibiscus Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Passion Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Cucumber Kiwi Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Lavender Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Peach Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Kiwi Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Lemon Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Blue Lagoon | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Sunrise | 0.0g |
| Kiwi Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Cucumber Kiwi Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Lavender Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Peach Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Classic Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Classic Nojito | 0.0g |
| Passion Nojito | 0.0g |
| Lavender Nojito | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Sunrise Nojito | 0.0g |
| Cucumber Kiwi Nojito | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Nojito | 0.0g |
| Kiwi Nojito | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Peach & Passion Fuse | 0.0g |
| English Tea | 0.0g |
| Butterfly Tea Fusion | 0.0g |
| Hibiscus Tea Fusion | 0.0g |
| Black Tea Pot | 0.0g |
| Herbal Tea | 0.0g |
| Lemon Tea | 0.0g |
| Americano (Single) | 0.0g |
| Americano (Double) | 0.0g |
| Espresso (Single) | 0.0g |
| Espresso (Double) | 0.0g |
| Salsa | 0.0g |
| Fruit Bowl | 0.1g |
| Fruit Salad | 0.1g |
| Fruit Platter | 0.1g |
| Vanilla Scoop | 0.1g |
| Strawberry Scoop | 0.1g |
| Chocolate Scoop | 0.1g |
| Banana Scoop | 0.1g |
| Mint Scoop | 0.1g |
| Mango Scoop | 0.1g |
| Coffee Scoop | 0.1g |
| Coconut Scoop | 0.1g |
| Cappuccino (Single) | 0.1g |
| Cardamon and Ginger (Single) | 0.1g |
| House Coffee | 0.1g |
| Cortado Coffee | 0.1g |
| Macchiato (Single) | 0.1g |
| Macchiato (Double) | 0.1g |
| Iced Coffee | 0.1g |
| Kiddy Fruit Boosters | 0.2g |
| Strawberry Smoothie | 0.2g |
| Tropical Smoothie | 0.2g |
| Very Berry Smoothie | 0.2g |
| Aloha | 0.2g |
| Mango Madness | 0.2g |
| African Tea Pot | 0.2g |
| Iced Cafe Latte | 0.2g |
| Iced Spanish Latte | 0.2g |
| Iced Vanilla Latte | 0.2g |
| Iced Caramel Latte | 0.2g |
| Café Latte (Single) | 0.2g |
| Vanilla Latte (Single) | 0.2g |
| Caramel Latte (Single) | 0.2g |
| Spanish Latte (Single) | 0.2g |
| Cappuccino (Double) | 0.2g |
| Cardamon and Ginger (Double) | 0.2g |
| Steamed Rice | 0.2g |
| Baked Beans | 0.3g |
| Kiddie Milk Shake | 0.3g |
| CJ's Dates Booster | 0.3g |
| Thai Iced Tea | 0.3g |
| Coco le Blue | 0.3g |
| Hot Chocolate | 0.3g |
| Iced Chocolate | 0.3g |
| Iced Café Mocha | 0.3g |
| Iced Caramel Mocha | 0.3g |
| Café Mocha (Single) | 0.3g |
| Caramel Mocha (Single) | 0.3g |
| Café Latte (Double) | 0.3g |
| Vanilla Latte (Double) | 0.3g |
| Caramel Latte (Double) | 0.3g |
| Spanish Latte (Double) | 0.3g |
| Cafe Affogato | 0.4g |
| Café Mocha (Double) | 0.4g |
| Caramel Mocha (Double) | 0.4g |
| Toast | 0.5g |
| Kiddie Coladas | 0.5g |
| Bubblegum Milkshakes | 0.5g |
| Blueberry Milkshake | 0.5g |
| Caramel Espresso Milkshakes | 0.5g |
| Caramel Mocha Milkshake | 0.5g |
| CJ's Mocha Milkshake | 0.5g |
| Caramel Milkshake | 0.5g |
| Strawberry Milkshake | 0.5g |
| Chocolate Milkshake | 0.5g |
| Vanilla Classic Milkshake | 0.5g |
| Classic Tropical | 0.5g |
| Pina Colada | 0.5g |
| Butterfly Pea | 0.5g |
| Strawberry Colada | 0.5g |
| Passion Colada | 0.5g |
| Peach Colada | 0.5g |
| Roasted Plantain | 0.5g |
| Steamed Vegetables | 0.5g |
| Steamed Veggies | 0.5g |
| Plain Croissant | 0.8g |
| Red Velvet Milkshake | 0.8g |
| Pastry Combo | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Twist | 1.0g |
| Cinnamon Croissant | 1.0g |
| Tropical Breakfast | 1.0g |
| Hot Fudge Sundae | 1.0g |
| Ice Cream Sundae | 1.0g |
| Gingercookie Milkshake | 1.0g |
| Oreo Milkshake | 1.0g |
| Chicken Minestrone | 1.0g |
| Clear Chicken & Veg.soup | 1.0g |
| Clear Chicken & Mushroom | 1.0g |
| Mashed Potatoes | 1.0g |
| Creamy Mushroom Sauce | 1.0g |
| Single Fried Egg | 1.5g |
| Pair of Sausages | 1.5g |
| Fudge Obsession | 1.5g |
| Nutella Cookie Milkshakes | 1.5g |
| Brownie Milkshake | 1.5g |
| Beef Sausages (Pair) | 1.5g |
| Cream of Mushroom Soup | 1.5g |
| Cream of Tomato Soup | 1.5g |
| Butternut Squash Soup | 1.5g |
| Side Salad | 1.5g |
| Kiddy Pancake | 2.0g |
| Almond Croissant | 2.0g |
| Ginger Cookie Jar | 2.0g |
| Triple Chocolate | 2.0g |
| Passion Cheese Cake | 2.0g |
| Blueberry Cheese Cake | 2.0g |
| Banana Split Sundae | 2.0g |
| Thai Chicken & Noodle Soup | 2.0g |
| Mexican Rice | 2.0g |
| Oreo Cheese Cake | 2.2g |
| Belgian Waffle | 2.5g |
| Strawberry Banana Waffle | 2.5g |
| Original Buttermilk Pancake | 2.5g |
| Strawberry Banana Pancake | 2.5g |
| Oatmeal Breakfast | 2.5g |
| Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich | 2.5g |
| Brownie Indulgence | 2.5g |
| Chocolate Brownie Sundae | 3.0g |
| Salted Caramel Cake | 3.0g |
| Black Forest Slice | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Fudge Slice | 3.0g |
| White Forest | 3.0g |
| Marble Cake Slice | 3.0g |
| Lemon Cake Slice | 3.0g |
| Banana Cake Slice | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Brownie | 3.0g |
| Peanut Butter & Chocolate Milkshake | 3.0g |
| Peanut Butter Smoothie | 3.0g |
| Fried Spinach | 3.0g |
| CJ's Mixed Green | 3.0g |
| Coleslaw | 3.0g |
| Slice a la Mode | 3.2g |
| Chicken Fajita Omelette | 3.5g |
| Spinach and Mushroom Omelette | 3.5g |
| Spanish Omelette | 3.5g |
| Apple Pie Blondie | 3.5g |
| Apple Pie | 3.5g |
| Chicken Spring Rolls | 4.0g |
| Vegetable Spring Rolls | 4.0g |
| Banana Muffin | 4.0g |
| Chocolate Chip Muffin | 4.0g |
| Vanilla Muffin | 4.0g |
| Chocolate Muffin | 4.0g |
| Red Velvet Slice | 4.0g |
| Shrimp Pasta | 4.0g |
| Chicken Alfredo Pasta | 4.0g |
| Pasta Primavera | 4.0g |
| Soft Tacos | 4.0g |
| Kiddie Pasta Master | 4.0g |
| CJ's Fit Breakfast | 4.5g |
| Beef Samosas | 5.0g |
| Chicken Samosas | 5.0g |
| Vegetable Samosas | 5.0g |
| Creamy Carrot Slice | 5.0g |
| Samosas | 5.0g |
| Cajun Chicken Salad | 5.0g |
| Vegetable Curry | 5.0g |
| Jerk Chicken Pasta | 5.0g |
| Chipotle Shrimp Pasta | 5.0g |
| Chipotle Chicken Pasta | 5.0g |
| Tuscan Chicken | 5.0g |
| Southwest Quesadilla | 5.0g |
| Vegetable Mushroom Quesadilla | 5.0g |
| Margherita Pizza (Medium) | 5.0g |
| Vegetarian Pizza (Medium) | 5.0g |
| Salmon, Eggs & Avocado Benedict Combo | 6.0g |
| Home Fries | 6.0g |
| Fried Plantain | 6.0g |
| Dubai Chocolate | 6.0g |
| Madras Beef Curry Combo | 6.0g |
| Classic Chicken Korma Combo | 6.0g |
| CJ's Signature Fish Curry Combo | 6.0g |
| Split Decision Combo | 6.0g |
| Chicken Wings | 6.0g |
| Chipotle Chicken Bowl | 6.0g |
| BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad | 6.0g |
| Cobb Salad | 6.0g |
| Garlic Beef Ugali Delight | 6.0g |
| Madras Beef Curry | 6.0g |
| Classic Chicken Korma | 6.0g |
| Shrimp Curry | 6.0g |
| CJ's Signature Fish Curry | 6.0g |
| Split Decision | 6.0g |
| Vegetable Sizzling Fajitas | 6.0g |
| Chipotle Fish Bowl | 6.5g |
| Seafood Pizza (Medium) | 6.5g |
| Mexican Chicken Pizza (Medium) | 6.5g |
| Chicken Hawaii Pizza (Medium) | 6.5g |
| Jerk Chicken Pizza (Medium) | 6.5g |
| BBQ Chicken Pizza (Medium) | 6.5g |
| Santa Fe Salad | 7.0g |
| Super Supreme Chicken Pizza (Medium) | 7.0g |
| Margherita Pizza (Large) | 7.5g |
| Vegetarian Pizza (Large) | 7.5g |
| Turmeric Chicken Combo | 8.0g |
| Chips | 8.0g |
| Onion Rings | 8.0g |
| Mediterranean Salmon Salad | 8.0g |
| Turkey Waldrof | 8.0g |
| Turmeric Chicken | 8.0g |
| Salmon Curry | 8.0g |
| Sizzling Fajitas | 8.0g |
| Nyama Feast Pizza (Medium) | 8.0g |
| Jerk and Jill Chicken | 8.0g |
| Masala Chips | 9.0g |
| Salmon Fajita | 9.0g |
| Kiddie Chicken Burger & Fries | 9.0g |
| Pan Fried Tilapia Fillet | 9.0g |
| Omelette Combo | 9.5g |
| Kiddy Sampler Combo | 9.5g |
| Juicy Grilled Chicken Breast Combo | 9.5g |
| Mushroom Steak Combo | 9.5g |
| Pepper Steak Combo | 9.5g |
| Juicy Grilled Chicken Breast | 9.5g |
| Mushroom Beef Steak | 9.5g |
| Pepper Beef Steak | 9.5g |
| Seafood Pizza (Large) | 9.8g |
| Mexican Chicken Pizza (Large) | 9.8g |
| Chicken Hawaii Pizza (Large) | 9.8g |
| Jerk Chicken Pizza (Large) | 9.8g |
| BBQ Chicken Pizza (Large) | 9.8g |
| Mince Meat & Cheese Fries | 10.0g |
| Loaded Potato Fries | 10.0g |
| BBQ Chicken Sandwich | 10.0g |
| Philly Cheese Steak | 10.0g |
| Tandoori Chicken | 10.0g |
| Chicken Tikka | 10.0g |
| Beef Boti Kebab | 10.0g |
| The Trio | 10.0g |
| Thai Peanut Chicken Curry | 10.0g |
| Kiddie Chicken Strips | 10.0g |
| BBQ Chicken Combo | 10.5g |
| Chicken Burger (Single) | 10.5g |
| BBQ Chicken | 10.5g |
| Super Supreme Chicken Pizza (Large) | 10.5g |
| Chicken & Egg Wrap Combo | 11.0g |
| Grilled Chicken & Eggs | 11.0g |
| Grilled Tilapia Combo | 11.0g |
| Cuban Sandwich | 11.0g |
| Beef Burger (Single) | 11.0g |
| Grilled Tilapia | 11.0g |
| Grilled Red Snapper | 11.0g |
| CJ’s Monte Cristo Sandwich Combo | 11.5g |
| Grilled Cajun Tilapia Combo | 11.5g |
| Chicken Burger (Double) | 11.5g |
| Cajun Red Snapper | 11.5g |
| Grilled Cajun Tilapia | 11.5g |
| Kiddy Chapati Combo | 12.0g |
| Rustica Grilled Fish Fillet Combo | 12.0g |
| Classic Cheese and Tomato | 12.0g |
| Grilled Vegetable Club | 12.0g |
| Beef Burger (Double) | 12.0g |
| Rustica Grilled Fish Fillet | 12.0g |
| Nyama Feast Pizza (Large) | 12.0g |
| Breakfast Pancake Sampler | 13.0g |
| Chicken Salad-Filled-Croissant Combo | 13.0g |
| CJ’s House Breakfast | 13.0g |
| Chicken Avocado Lt | 13.0g |
| Stir Fried Chicken | 13.0g |
| Stir Fried Tilapia | 13.0g |
| Kiddie Tommy Fish Fingers | 13.0g |
| Chicken Skewers Combo | 13.5g |
| Mushroom Grilled Chicken Breast Combo | 13.5g |
| Beef Steak Combo | 13.5g |
| CJ's Club Sandwich | 13.5g |
| Mushroom Grilled Chicken Breast | 13.5g |
| Chicken Skewers | 13.5g |
| Beef Steak | 13.5g |
| Roasted Chicken & Egg Breakfast Combo | 14.0g |
| Chicken Wing Meal Combo | 14.0g |
| Samosa and Spring Roll Platter | 14.0g |
| Mexican Burger | 14.0g |
| BBQ Burger | 14.0g |
| Vegeterian Burger (Single) | 14.0g |
| Chicken Wing Meal | 14.0g |
| Grilled Salmon | 14.0g |
| Lemon & Herb Chicken Combo | 15.5g |
| Lemon & Herb Chicken | 15.5g |
| Country Steak & Eggs | 16.0g |
| Buffalo Chicken Wrap | 16.0g |
| Fried Crispy Chicken Burger | 16.0g |
| Buffalo Burger | 16.0g |
| Fish Burger | 16.0g |
| Caribbean Jerk Chicken Combo | 16.5g |
| Caribbean Jerk Chicken | 16.5g |
| Loaded Chapati Combo | 17.0g |
| Chicken Tender Platter Combo | 17.0g |
| Hawaiian BBQ Burger | 17.0g |
| Chicken Tenders Platter | 17.0g |
| CJ's Chicken & Waffle | 18.0g |
| Big Is Big Burger | 19.0g |
| Fish Fingers Combo | 20.0g |
| Vegeterian Burger (Double) | 20.0g |
| Fish Fingers | 20.0g |
Frequently asked
Does CJ's Kenya use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, CJ's Kenya cooks with: not disclosed: CJ's (the Kenya restaurants of the Cafe Javas group) publishes no frying-oil statement and no nutrition figures (cjs.co.ke ordering site, its menu and all 345 product pages read 2026-10-09; the only oil named is the 'Balsamic & Olive Oil' salad dressing option). Fried items (chips, home fries, onion rings, samosas, spring rolls, crispy chicken, fish fingers) are scored as an undisclosed vegetable frying oil (vegetable_oil_unspecified, p 0.58, the higher-PUFA reading). Mains, burgers and sandwiches come with a chosen accompaniment whose first option is usually CHIPS; they are scored WITH chips (~8 g), the higher reading; picking salad, rice, ugali or mash lowers them by about 6-8 g. Dish levels follow the Cafe Javas Uganda file where the dish has the same name (same group and recipes); Kenya-only dishes are estimated from their printed descriptions.. Across the 351 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does CJ's Kenya cook with?
Our research indicates: not disclosed: CJ's (the Kenya restaurants of the Cafe Javas group) publishes no frying-oil statement and no nutrition figures (cjs.co.ke ordering site, its menu and all 345 product pages read 2026-10-09; the only oil named is the 'Balsamic & Olive Oil' salad dressing option). Fried items (chips, home fries, onion rings, samosas, spring rolls, crispy chicken, fish fingers) are scored as an undisclosed vegetable frying oil (vegetable_oil_unspecified, p 0.58, the higher-PUFA reading). Mains, burgers and sandwiches come with a chosen accompaniment whose first option is usually CHIPS; they are scored WITH chips (~8 g), the higher reading; picking salad, rice, ugali or mash lowers them by about 6-8 g. Dish levels follow the Cafe Javas Uganda file where the dish has the same name (same group and recipes); Kenya-only dishes are estimated from their printed descriptions.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does CJ's Kenya use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates CJ's Kenya cooks with not disclosed: CJ's (the Kenya restaurants of the Cafe Javas group) publishes no frying-oil statement and no nutrition figures (cjs.co.ke ordering site, its menu and all 345 product pages read 2026-10-09; the only oil named is the 'Balsamic & Olive Oil' salad dressing option). Fried items (chips, home fries, onion rings, samosas, spring rolls, crispy chicken, fish fingers) are scored as an undisclosed vegetable frying oil (vegetable_oil_unspecified, p 0.58, the higher-PUFA reading). Mains, burgers and sandwiches come with a chosen accompaniment whose first option is usually CHIPS; they are scored WITH chips (~8 g), the higher reading; picking salad, rice, ugali or mash lowers them by about 6-8 g. Dish levels follow the Cafe Javas Uganda file where the dish has the same name (same group and recipes); Kenya-only dishes are estimated from their printed descriptions., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is CJ's Kenya seed oil free?
Largely yes. Our research indicates CJ's Kenya cooks with not disclosed: CJ's (the Kenya restaurants of the Cafe Javas group) publishes no frying-oil statement and no nutrition figures (cjs.co.ke ordering site, its menu and all 345 product pages read 2026-10-09; the only oil named is the 'Balsamic & Olive Oil' salad dressing option). Fried items (chips, home fries, onion rings, samosas, spring rolls, crispy chicken, fish fingers) are scored as an undisclosed vegetable frying oil (vegetable_oil_unspecified, p 0.58, the higher-PUFA reading). Mains, burgers and sandwiches come with a chosen accompaniment whose first option is usually CHIPS; they are scored WITH chips (~8 g), the higher reading; picking salad, rice, ugali or mash lowers them by about 6-8 g. Dish levels follow the Cafe Javas Uganda file where the dish has the same name (same group and recipes); Kenya-only dishes are estimated from their printed descriptions., which is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.
What is the safest thing to order at CJ's Kenya?
Cinnamon Garlic Dawa is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at CJ's Kenya, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at CJ's Kenya?
Fish Fingers Combo is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at CJ's Kenya, at an estimated 20.0g 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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