Joe's Garage New Zealand Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Joe's Garage New Zealand cooks with: not disclosed: joes.co.nz names no frying oil; working estimate is a seed-based vegetable fryer oil (Joe's chips, JFC, fish, nuggets). Across the 72 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Joe's Garage 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 Benny + Affogato, 5.5g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Vegan Affogato | 0.3g |
| Vegan Cow Lane | 0.3g |
| Affogato | 0.5g |
| Magic Carpet | 0.5g |
| Cow Lane | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at Joe's Garage New Zealand
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fish & Chips | 17.0g |
| Overloaded Fries | 14.0g |
| Sweet Potato Chips (Large) | 14.0g |
| Famous Joe's Chips (Large) | 13.0g |
| Autobahn - Beef | 12.0g |
Every Joe's Garage New Zealand item, ranked
All 72 items we have for Joe's Garage New Zealand, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Vegan Affogato | 0.3g |
| Vegan Cow Lane | 0.3g |
| Affogato | 0.5g |
| Magic Carpet | 0.5g |
| Pikelets - Jam | 1.0g |
| Cow Lane | 1.0g |
| Lemon Creams | 1.0g |
| Kids Pikelets - Jam | 1.0g |
| Egg on Toast | 1.0g |
| Lulu's Teddy Mac'n'Cheese | 1.0g |
| Kids Pikelets - Bacon | 1.5g |
| Bacon & Egg (Kids) | 1.5g |
| Pikelets - Bacon | 2.0g |
| Mushrooms On Toast | 2.0g |
| New York Baked Cheesecake | 2.0g |
| Sticky Date Pudding | 2.0g |
| Chocolate Brownie (Kids) | 2.0g |
| Fruit Crumble (Brekkie) | 3.0g |
| Eggs | 3.0g |
| Clever Trevor | 3.0g |
| Goodness on Toast | 3.0g |
| Sweetie | 3.0g |
| Pork Belly Candy | 3.0g |
| Fruit Crumble | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Brownie | 3.0g |
| Granola | 4.0g |
| Teddy Best | 4.0g |
| Little Queenie | 4.0g |
| Vegan Little Queenie | 4.0g |
| Brat | 4.0g |
| LAT | 4.0g |
| Thai Beef Salad | 4.0g |
| Stewed Fruit | 4.0g |
| Eggs Benny | 5.0g |
| Vegan Granola | 5.0g |
| Deer Joe | 5.0g |
| Gorgeous George | 6.0g |
| Jose Burrito | 6.0g |
| Vegan Burrito | 6.0g |
| Chicken Burger | 6.0g |
| Vege Burger | 6.0g |
| Vegan Burger | 6.0g |
| Jo'Boy | 6.0g |
| Joe's Caesar | 6.0g |
| Handsome Bob | 6.0g |
| Vege Bob | 6.0g |
| Vegan Cobb | 6.0g |
| Chicken Wings X SpicyBoys | 6.0g |
| Beef Burger | 7.0g |
| The Local | 8.0g |
| Golden Nuggets (6 Nuggets) | 8.0g |
| Beef Burger (Kids) | 8.0g |
| Vege Burger (Kids) | 8.0g |
| Joe's Chips & Gravy | 8.0g |
| Popcorn Shrimp | 9.0g |
| Diamond Joe - Winter Harvest | 9.0g |
| Famous Joe's Chips (Small) | 9.0g |
| Sweet Potato Chips (Small) | 9.0g |
| Lola Burger | 9.0g |
| JFC | 10.0g |
| Fish & Chips (Kids) | 10.0g |
| Joe's-Made Chicken Nuggies | 10.0g |
| Ham Steak, Egg & Chips | 11.0g |
| JFC Burger | 11.0g |
| Autobahn - Beef | 12.0g |
| Autobahn - Chicken | 12.0g |
| Steak, Egg & Chips | 12.0g |
| Golden Nuggets (9 Nuggets) | 12.0g |
| Famous Joe's Chips (Large) | 13.0g |
| Overloaded Fries | 14.0g |
| Sweet Potato Chips (Large) | 14.0g |
| Fish & Chips | 17.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Joe's Garage New Zealand use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Joe's Garage New Zealand cooks with: not disclosed: joes.co.nz names no frying oil; working estimate is a seed-based vegetable fryer oil (Joe's chips, JFC, fish, nuggets). Across the 72 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Joe's Garage New Zealand cook with?
Our research indicates: not disclosed: joes.co.nz names no frying oil; working estimate is a seed-based vegetable fryer oil (Joe's chips, JFC, fish, nuggets). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Joe's Garage New Zealand use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Joe's Garage New Zealand cooks with not disclosed: joes.co.nz names no frying oil; working estimate is a seed-based vegetable fryer oil (Joe's chips, JFC, fish, nuggets), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Joe's Garage New Zealand seed oil free?
Largely yes. Our research indicates Joe's Garage New Zealand cooks with not disclosed: joes.co.nz names no frying oil; working estimate is a seed-based vegetable fryer oil (Joe's chips, JFC, fish, nuggets), which is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.
What is the safest thing to order at Joe's Garage New Zealand?
Vegan Affogato is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Joe's Garage New Zealand, at an estimated 0.3g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Joe's Garage New Zealand?
Fish & Chips is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Joe's Garage New Zealand, at an estimated 17.0g 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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