Carl's Jr. Mexico Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Carl's Jr. Mexico cooks with: not stated by Carl's Jr. Mexico (carlsjr.com.mx names no frying oil); the printed fries, hash brown and onion ring panels carry about 16-17% saturated fat, which fits a soybean-type vegetable oil. Scored as an unspecified vegetable oil; evidence-labelled guess.. Across the 46 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Carl's Jr. Mexico
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: Chargrilled BBQ Chicken + Refresco, 3.1g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Café | 0.0g |
| Jugo de Naranja | 0.0g |
| Refresco | 0.0g |
| Té Helado | 0.0g |
| Super Cono | 0.3g |
What to Avoid at Carl's Jr. Mexico
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Guacamole Bacon Big Angus Burger | 27.1g |
| Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich | 16.9g |
| Onion Rings | 16.2g |
| The Original Big Angus Burger | 16.2g |
| CrissCut Fries | 16.0g |
Every Carl's Jr. Mexico item, ranked
All 46 items we have for Carl's Jr. Mexico, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Café | 0.0g |
| Jugo de Naranja | 0.0g |
| Refresco | 0.0g |
| Té Helado | 0.0g |
| Super Cono | 0.3g |
| Chocolate Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Shake | 1.9g |
| Strawberry Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Shake | 1.9g |
| Vanilla Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Shake | 1.9g |
| OREO Cookie Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Shake | 2.1g |
| Side Salad | 2.5g |
| Chargrilled BBQ Chicken | 3.1g |
| Original Grilled Chicken Salad | 3.8g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | 4.0g |
| Teriyaki Burger | 4.0g |
| Bacon & Egg Burrito | 5.0g |
| Jalapeño Burger | 5.0g |
| Pancakes Platter | 5.0g |
| Breakfast Sandwich | 5.7g |
| Portobello Mushroom Big Angus Burger | 6.0g |
| Chicken Stars | 6.9g |
| Low Carb Big Angus Burger | 7.2g |
| Deluxe Breakfast Platter | 8.0g |
| Chargrilled Chicken Club | 8.1g |
| Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger | 8.5g |
| Natural-Cut French Fries | 8.7g |
| Crispy Chicken Salad | 9.0g |
| Chargrilled Santa Fe Chicken | 9.4g |
| Chili Cheese Fries | 10.0g |
| Famous Star with Cheese | 10.4g |
| The Breakfast Burger | 10.7g |
| Super Star with Cheese | 10.8g |
| Honey Mustard Hand-Breaded Chicken Tender Sandwich | 11.0g |
| Super Deluxe Breakfast Platter | 11.0g |
| Jalapeño Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich | 12.0g |
| Jalapeño Hand-Breaded Chicken Tender Sandwich | 12.0g |
| The Big Carl | 12.4g |
| Buttermilk Ranch Hand-Breaded Chicken Tender Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Hash Brown | 13.3g |
| Western Bacon Big Angus Burger | 13.3g |
| Bacon Swiss Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich | 13.4g |
| Loaded Breakfast Burrito | 14.3g |
| CrissCut Fries | 16.0g |
| Onion Rings | 16.2g |
| The Original Big Angus Burger | 16.2g |
| Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich | 16.9g |
| Guacamole Bacon Big Angus Burger | 27.1g |
Frequently asked
Does Carl's Jr. Mexico use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Carl's Jr. Mexico cooks with: not stated by Carl's Jr. Mexico (carlsjr.com.mx names no frying oil); the printed fries, hash brown and onion ring panels carry about 16-17% saturated fat, which fits a soybean-type vegetable oil. Scored as an unspecified vegetable oil; evidence-labelled guess.. Across the 46 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Carl's Jr. Mexico cook with?
Our research indicates: not stated by Carl's Jr. Mexico (carlsjr.com.mx names no frying oil); the printed fries, hash brown and onion ring panels carry about 16-17% saturated fat, which fits a soybean-type vegetable oil. Scored as an unspecified vegetable oil; evidence-labelled guess.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Carl's Jr. Mexico use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Carl's Jr. Mexico cooks with not stated by Carl's Jr. Mexico (carlsjr.com.mx names no frying oil); the printed fries, hash brown and onion ring panels carry about 16-17% saturated fat, which fits a soybean-type vegetable oil. Scored as an unspecified vegetable oil; evidence-labelled guess., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Carl's Jr. Mexico seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Carl's Jr. Mexico cooks with not stated by Carl's Jr. Mexico (carlsjr.com.mx names no frying oil); the printed fries, hash brown and onion ring panels carry about 16-17% saturated fat, which fits a soybean-type vegetable oil. Scored as an unspecified vegetable oil; evidence-labelled guess., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Carl's Jr. Mexico?
Café is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Carl's Jr. Mexico, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Carl's Jr. Mexico?
Guacamole Bacon Big Angus Burger is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Carl's Jr. Mexico, at an estimated 27.1g 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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