Better Burger New Zealand Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Better Burger New Zealand cooks with: not disclosed by the chain; scored as a canola-type foodservice frying oil (estimate). Fries are hand cut in store and fried with the onion rings and the fried chicken.. Across the 41 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Better Burger New Zealand
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: Cheeseburger + Pepsi, 4.5g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| McCoy Orange 500ml | 0.0g |
| Ribena Blackcurrant 500ml | 0.0g |
| Cheeseburger | 4.5g |
| BBQ Bacon Double Cheeseburger | 4.5g |
| Mushroom Burger | 5.0g |
What to Avoid at Better Burger New Zealand
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Hot Hand Cut Fries | 10.0g |
| Spicy Chicken Burger | 9.0g |
| Epic Hand Cut Fries | 9.0g |
| Fried Chicken | 9.0g |
| Buffalo Fried Chicken | 9.0g |
Every Better Burger New Zealand item, ranked
All 41 items we have for Better Burger New Zealand, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Ketchup | 0.0g |
| American Mustard | 0.0g |
| Barbeque Sauce | 0.0g |
| Pepsi | 0.0g |
| Pepsi Max | 0.0g |
| Mountain Dew | 0.0g |
| Mountain Dew Passionfruit Frenzy | 0.0g |
| 7 Up | 0.0g |
| McCoy Orange 500ml | 0.0g |
| Ribena Blackcurrant 500ml | 0.0g |
| Just Juice Splash Apple & Blackcurrant 300ml | 0.0g |
| Just Juice Splash Orange & Mango 300ml | 0.0g |
| H2go Spring Water 425ml | 0.0g |
| Nu-Pure Still Water | 0.0g |
| NZ Natural Sparkling Water 500ml | 0.0g |
| Buffalo Sauce | 0.5g |
| Vanilla Shake | 0.5g |
| Chocolate Shake | 0.5g |
| Strawberry Shake | 0.5g |
| Oreo Shake | 1.0g |
| Kids Beef Burger | 3.0g |
| Kids Hand Cut Fries | 4.0g |
| Secret Sauce | 4.0g |
| Cheeseburger | 4.5g |
| BBQ Bacon Double Cheeseburger | 4.5g |
| Mushroom Burger | 5.0g |
| Kids Chicken Burger | 5.0g |
| Kids Better Bites | 5.0g |
| Mayonnaise Chipotle Sauce | 5.0g |
| Double Cheeseburger | 5.5g |
| Smashed Double Cheeseburger | 5.5g |
| Salad Burger | 7.0g |
| Hand Cut Fries | 7.0g |
| Chicken Burger | 8.0g |
| Fried Onion Rings | 8.0g |
| Kids Snack Box | 8.0g |
| Spicy Chicken Burger | 9.0g |
| Epic Hand Cut Fries | 9.0g |
| Fried Chicken | 9.0g |
| Buffalo Fried Chicken | 9.0g |
| Hot Hand Cut Fries | 10.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Better Burger New Zealand use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Better Burger New Zealand cooks with: not disclosed by the chain; scored as a canola-type foodservice frying oil (estimate). Fries are hand cut in store and fried with the onion rings and the fried chicken.. Across the 41 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Better Burger New Zealand cook with?
Our research indicates: not disclosed by the chain; scored as a canola-type foodservice frying oil (estimate). Fries are hand cut in store and fried with the onion rings and the fried chicken.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Better Burger New Zealand use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Better Burger New Zealand cooks with not disclosed by the chain; scored as a canola-type foodservice frying oil (estimate). Fries are hand cut in store and fried with the onion rings and the fried chicken., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Better Burger New Zealand seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Better Burger New Zealand cooks with not disclosed by the chain; scored as a canola-type foodservice frying oil (estimate). Fries are hand cut in store and fried with the onion rings and the fried chicken., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Better Burger New Zealand?
McCoy Orange 500ml is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Better Burger New Zealand, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Better Burger New Zealand?
Hot Hand Cut Fries is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Better Burger New Zealand, at an estimated 10.0g 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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