Columbus Coffee New Zealand Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Columbus Coffee New Zealand cooks with: undisclosed (cafe kitchen: fries, potato rosti, crumbed katsu chicken and kids nuggets are fried; the chain publishes no oil, ingredient or nutrition information beyond menu dietary codes); best guess a canola-type vegetable frying oil. Across the 62 menu items we analyzed, it averages 1.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Columbus Coffee 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: Eggs Benedict + Long Black, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Long Black | 0.0g |
| Short Black | 0.0g |
| Lemon, Honey & Ginger | 0.0g |
| Piccolo | 0.1g |
| Fluffy | 0.1g |
What to Avoid at Columbus Coffee New Zealand
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chicken Katsu Bowl | 12.0g |
| Angus Beef Burger with Fries | 12.0g |
| Chicken Nuggets & Chips (Kids) | 9.0g |
| Side of Fries | 7.0g |
| Columbus Breakfast | 6.0g |
Every Columbus Coffee New Zealand item, ranked
All 62 items we have for Columbus Coffee New Zealand, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Long Black | 0.0g |
| Americano | 0.0g |
| Short Black | 0.0g |
| Macchiato | 0.0g |
| Iced Americano | 0.0g |
| Lemon, Honey & Ginger | 0.0g |
| Special Breakfast Blend Tea | 0.0g |
| Earl Grey Tea | 0.0g |
| Japanese Lime Green Tea | 0.0g |
| Herbal & Fruit Tea | 0.0g |
| Piccolo | 0.1g |
| Fluffy | 0.1g |
| Flat White | 0.2g |
| Cappuccino | 0.2g |
| Iced Latte | 0.2g |
| Chai Latte | 0.2g |
| Kids Hot Chocolate | 0.2g |
| Tropical Squeeze Smoothie | 0.2g |
| Berry Blast Smoothie | 0.2g |
| Mochaccino | 0.3g |
| Latte | 0.3g |
| Espresso Frappe | 0.3g |
| Chocolate Frappe | 0.3g |
| Mocha Frappe | 0.3g |
| Vanilla Frappe | 0.3g |
| Berry Frappe | 0.3g |
| Mango Frappe | 0.3g |
| Caramel Frappe | 0.3g |
| Feijoa & Apple Frappe | 0.3g |
| Belgian Hot Chocolate | 0.4g |
| Side of Streaky Bacon | 0.5g |
| Side of Haloumi | 0.5g |
| Side of Hollandaise | 0.5g |
| Side of Free Range Egg | 0.5g |
| Vanilla Milkshake | 0.5g |
| Caramel Milkshake | 0.5g |
| Chocolate Milkshake | 0.5g |
| Berry Milkshake | 0.5g |
| Iced Coffee | 0.6g |
| Iced Mocha | 0.6g |
| Belgian Iced Chocolate | 0.6g |
| Side of Mushrooms | 1.0g |
| Side of Chicken | 1.0g |
| Eggy Breakfast (Kids) | 1.5g |
| Side of Sausages | 1.5g |
| Free Range Eggs on Toast | 2.0g |
| Banana & Caramel Pancake (Kids) | 2.0g |
| Supreme Omelette | 3.0g |
| Eggs Benedict | 3.0g |
| Brioche French Toast | 3.0g |
| Plum & Apple Crumble Waffles | 3.0g |
| Creamy Mushrooms | 3.5g |
| Hungry Tummies Breakfast (Kids) | 4.0g |
| Side of Potato Rosti | 4.0g |
| Angus Beef Burger with Salad | 5.0g |
| Columbus Breakfast | 6.0g |
| Pumpkin & Haloumi Bruschetta | 6.0g |
| Chorizo Hash | 6.0g |
| Side of Fries | 7.0g |
| Chicken Nuggets & Chips (Kids) | 9.0g |
| Chicken Katsu Bowl | 12.0g |
| Angus Beef Burger with Fries | 12.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Columbus Coffee New Zealand use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Columbus Coffee New Zealand cooks with: undisclosed (cafe kitchen: fries, potato rosti, crumbed katsu chicken and kids nuggets are fried; the chain publishes no oil, ingredient or nutrition information beyond menu dietary codes); best guess a canola-type vegetable frying oil. Across the 62 menu items we analyzed, it averages 1.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Columbus Coffee New Zealand cook with?
Our research indicates: undisclosed (cafe kitchen: fries, potato rosti, crumbed katsu chicken and kids nuggets are fried; the chain publishes no oil, ingredient or nutrition information beyond menu dietary codes); best guess a canola-type vegetable frying oil. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Columbus Coffee New Zealand use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Columbus Coffee New Zealand cooks with undisclosed (cafe kitchen: fries, potato rosti, crumbed katsu chicken and kids nuggets are fried; the chain publishes no oil, ingredient or nutrition information beyond menu dietary codes); best guess a canola-type vegetable frying oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Columbus Coffee New Zealand seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Columbus Coffee New Zealand cooks with undisclosed (cafe kitchen: fries, potato rosti, crumbed katsu chicken and kids nuggets are fried; the chain publishes no oil, ingredient or nutrition information beyond menu dietary codes); best guess a canola-type vegetable frying oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Columbus Coffee New Zealand?
Long Black is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Columbus Coffee New Zealand, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Columbus Coffee New Zealand?
Chicken Katsu Bowl is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Columbus Coffee New Zealand, at an estimated 12.0g 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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