Lone Star New Zealand Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Lone Star New Zealand cooks with: not disclosed: lonestar.co.nz names no frying oil; working estimate is a seed-based vegetable fryer oil (buffalo chips, fish batter, fried chicken, squid). This is the New Zealand Lone Star restaurant chain, not the Australian Lone Star Rib House. Across the 60 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Lone Star 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: Prawn Star + Kiwi Pavlova, 4.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Lone Star Mudslide | 0.5g |
| Buttered Mash | 1.0g |
| Green Salad | 1.0g |
| Kiwi Pavlova | 1.0g |
| Creme Brulee | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at Lone Star New Zealand
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Redneck Ribs (Outlaw Serve) | 30.0g |
| BB King Ribs (Outlaw Serve) | 30.0g |
| The Cross Roads Ribs (Outlaw Serve) | 30.0g |
| Blue Pacific Fish n Chips | 18.0g |
| Redneck Ribs (Maverick Serve) | 18.0g |
Every Lone Star New Zealand item, ranked
All 60 items we have for Lone Star New Zealand, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Lone Star Mudslide | 0.5g |
| Buttered Mash | 1.0g |
| Green Salad | 1.0g |
| Kiwi Pavlova | 1.0g |
| Creme Brulee | 1.0g |
| Baked Garlic Loaf | 2.0g |
| Prawn Star (Starter) | 2.0g |
| Chilli Rice | 2.0g |
| Sauteed Seasonal Veges | 2.0g |
| Saddle Up Sundae | 2.0g |
| Banoffee Pie | 2.0g |
| Longhorn Cheesecake | 2.0g |
| Jack Daniel's Chocolate Fudge Pudding | 2.0g |
| The MILKYBAR Pud | 2.0g |
| Kid's Minute Steak | 2.0g |
| Mussel Mania | 3.0g |
| Prawn Star | 3.0g |
| For A Few Doughnuts More | 3.0g |
| Cowboy Crumble | 3.0g |
| Hero Burger | 3.0g |
| Barney's Ribs | 3.0g |
| Outlaw's Loaded Melt | 4.0g |
| Rock the Boat | 5.0g |
| New Porker | 5.0g |
| Cowboy Bean Dip | 6.0g |
| 'Chief' Chicken Nibbles | 6.0g |
| The Star Burger | 6.0g |
| Comanche Salad | 6.0g |
| Lone Star Coleslaw | 6.0g |
| Deputy Dog | 6.0g |
| Road Runner Special | 6.0g |
| Quesadilla | 7.0g |
| Cajun Chicken | 7.0g |
| Glen Campbell Chicken Burger | 7.0g |
| Gerhard Burger | 7.0g |
| Stuffed Bell Peppers | 8.0g |
| Crispy Cauliflower | 8.0g |
| Nipper's Fish & Chips | 8.0g |
| Midnight Nachos | 10.0g |
| San Quentin Squid | 10.0g |
| Redneck Ribs (Trail Serve) | 10.0g |
| BB King Ribs (Trail Serve) | 10.0g |
| The Cross Roads Ribs (Trail Serve) | 10.0g |
| Kumara Wedges | 10.0g |
| Buffalo Chips | 12.0g |
| Straight-Cut Chips | 12.0g |
| Dixie Chips | 13.0g |
| Southern Fried Chicken | 14.0g |
| Wrangler Sirloin | 14.0g |
| Stir Crazy Sirloin | 14.0g |
| Dixie Chicken | 15.0g |
| Jonny Stash | 15.0g |
| Rockin' Ribeye | 15.0g |
| Blue Pacific Fish n Chips | 18.0g |
| Redneck Ribs (Maverick Serve) | 18.0g |
| BB King Ribs (Maverick Serve) | 18.0g |
| The Cross Roads Ribs (Maverick Serve) | 18.0g |
| Redneck Ribs (Outlaw Serve) | 30.0g |
| BB King Ribs (Outlaw Serve) | 30.0g |
| The Cross Roads Ribs (Outlaw Serve) | 30.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Lone Star New Zealand use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Lone Star New Zealand cooks with: not disclosed: lonestar.co.nz names no frying oil; working estimate is a seed-based vegetable fryer oil (buffalo chips, fish batter, fried chicken, squid). This is the New Zealand Lone Star restaurant chain, not the Australian Lone Star Rib House. Across the 60 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Lone Star New Zealand cook with?
Our research indicates: not disclosed: lonestar.co.nz names no frying oil; working estimate is a seed-based vegetable fryer oil (buffalo chips, fish batter, fried chicken, squid). This is the New Zealand Lone Star restaurant chain, not the Australian Lone Star Rib House. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Lone Star New Zealand use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Lone Star New Zealand cooks with not disclosed: lonestar.co.nz names no frying oil; working estimate is a seed-based vegetable fryer oil (buffalo chips, fish batter, fried chicken, squid). This is the New Zealand Lone Star restaurant chain, not the Australian Lone Star Rib House, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Lone Star New Zealand seed oil free?
Largely yes. Our research indicates Lone Star New Zealand cooks with not disclosed: lonestar.co.nz names no frying oil; working estimate is a seed-based vegetable fryer oil (buffalo chips, fish batter, fried chicken, squid). This is the New Zealand Lone Star restaurant chain, not the Australian Lone Star Rib House, which is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.
What is the safest thing to order at Lone Star New Zealand?
Lone Star Mudslide is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Lone Star New Zealand, at an estimated 0.5g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Lone Star New Zealand?
Redneck Ribs (Outlaw Serve) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Lone Star New Zealand, at an estimated 30.0g 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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