Z Energy New Zealand Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Z Energy New Zealand cooks with: no on-site frying oil disclosed: Z hot-cabinet food (pies, rolls, crumbed chicken) is supplier-made and reheated. Per Z's own ingredient statements, pie pastry fat is beef fat + vegetable oil, crumbed chicken carries vegetable oil (sunflower, canola), sandwiches use soybean-oil mayonnaise, canola oil and margarine (soy); several items say only "vegetable oil". Across the 111 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Z Energy 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: Gourmet Pepper Steak Pie + Long Black, 1.4g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Hot Lemon, Honey & Ginger | 0.0g |
| Long Black | 0.0g |
| Short Black | 0.0g |
| Pineapple Fruit Pot | 0.1g |
| Seasonal Mix Fruit Pot | 0.1g |
What to Avoid at Z Energy New Zealand
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Roast Vege & Feta Salad with Couscous & Lentils | 17.2g |
| Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad with Bacon | 12.4g |
| Chicken Protein Bowl with Quinoa, Hummus & Egg Salad | 9.1g |
| Brookie Cookie Stack | 8.1g |
| Gourmet Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich | 7.9g |
Every Z Energy New Zealand item, ranked
All 111 items we have for Z Energy New Zealand, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Americano | 0.0g |
| Black Tea (Earl Grey / English Breakfast) | 0.0g |
| Hot Lemon, Honey & Ginger | 0.0g |
| Iced Americano | 0.0g |
| Iced Cold Foam Long Macchiato | 0.0g |
| Long Black | 0.0g |
| Short Black | 0.0g |
| Pineapple Fruit Pot | 0.1g |
| Seasonal Mix Fruit Pot | 0.1g |
| Fluffy | 0.2g |
| Iced Cold Foam Banana Bread Latte | 0.3g |
| Iced Cold Foam Cappuccino | 0.3g |
| Banana Bread Matcha | 0.4g |
| Brown Sugar Matcha | 0.4g |
| Iced Shaken Brown Sugar Latte | 0.4g |
| Iced Strawberry Matcha | 0.4g |
| Iced Ube Latte | 0.4g |
| Banana Bread Latte | 0.5g |
| Cappuccino | 0.5g |
| Flat White | 0.5g |
| Iced Latte | 0.5g |
| Iced Matcha | 0.5g |
| Iced Mocha | 0.5g |
| Iced Ube Matcha | 0.5g |
| Iced Ube | 0.5g |
| Latte | 0.5g |
| Mocha | 0.5g |
| Ube Latte | 0.5g |
| Choc Brioche Donut | 0.5g |
| Chai Latte | 0.6g |
| Hot Chocolate | 0.6g |
| Iced Chocolate | 0.7g |
| Raspberry Brioche Donut | 0.7g |
| Triple Choc Cookie | 0.7g |
| Chocolate Frappé | 0.8g |
| Choc Chew Cookie | 0.8g |
| Ham & Cheese Swirl | 0.8g |
| Matcha Frappé | 0.9g |
| Matcha Latte | 0.9g |
| Mocha Frappé | 0.9g |
| Ham & Gouda Croissant | 0.9g |
| Kransky Roll with Cheese | 0.9g |
| Coffee Frappé | 1.0g |
| Double Cheese Pizza Pocket | 1.0g |
| Indulgent Chocolate Brownie | 1.0g |
| Loaded Caramel Cookie | 1.0g |
| Pain au Chocolat | 1.2g |
| Classic Mince Pie | 1.3g |
| Classic Creamy Chicken Pie | 1.4g |
| Classic Potato Top Pie | 1.4g |
| Gourmet Pepper Steak Pie | 1.4g |
| Classic Mince and Cheese Pie | 1.5g |
| Classic Steak and Cheese Pie | 1.5g |
| Cookies & Cream Cupcake | 1.5g |
| Gourmet Angus Cheeseburger Pie | 1.5g |
| Spinach & Feta Roll | 1.6g |
| Caramel Slice | 1.7g |
| Gourmet Beef Brisket Mac & Cheese Pie | 1.7g |
| Gourmet Beef Nacho Pie | 1.7g |
| Gourmet Butter Chicken Pie | 1.7g |
| Banoffee Cookie Stack | 1.8g |
| Vegetable Samosa | 1.8g |
| Chicken Samosa | 1.9g |
| Crodot | 2.0g |
| Ultimate Venison, Bacon and Cheese Pie | 2.0g |
| Gourmet Jalapeño Kransky | 2.1g |
| Sausage Roll | 2.1g |
| Mexican Bean Burrito | 2.2g |
| Vanilla Custard Slice | 2.2g |
| Caramel Cookie Pie | 2.3g |
| Mega Sausage Roll | 2.7g |
| Gourmet Bacon & Egg Pie | 2.8g |
| Raspberry & Boysenberry Yoghurt with Muesli | 2.9g |
| Choc Chip Cookie Pie | 3.0g |
| Cinnamon Bun | 3.0g |
| Tandoori Chicken Bite | 3.1g |
| Chicken Jalapeño Cheese Toppa | 3.3g |
| Gourmet Banoffee Muffin | 3.3g |
| Chicken & Cheese Toastie | 3.4g |
| Croissant with Biscoff Spread | 3.6g |
| Spicy Bratwurst Sausage | 3.9g |
| Classic Club Sandwich | 4.0g |
| Lasagne Toppa | 4.3g |
| Gourmet Salmon & Cream Cheese Sandwich | 4.4g |
| Blueberry Muffin | 4.6g |
| Dubai Style Pistachio Slice | 4.6g |
| Gourmet Chicken, Brie & Cranberry Sandwich | 4.7g |
| Gourmet Ham, Cheese & Tomato Sandwich | 4.9g |
| Gourmet Bacon & Egg Sandwich | 5.1g |
| Classic Ham & Cheese Sandwich | 5.4g |
| Gourmet Mozzarella & Pesto Sandwich | 5.5g |
| Chocolate Muffin | 5.7g |
| Southern Style Chicken Tender | 5.7g |
| Vegan Sausage Roll | 5.9g |
| Classic Cheese & Onion Sandwich | 6.2g |
| Korean Chicken Bite | 6.2g |
| Louisiana Chicken Bite | 6.2g |
| Chicken Miso Noodle Salad with Rainbow Slaw | 6.3g |
| Panko Chicken Tender | 6.3g |
| Chicken Caesar Wrap | 6.4g |
| Gourmet Vegan Pepper Shroom Pie | 6.4g |
| Chicken Cordon Bleu Toppa | 6.5g |
| Ham & Cheese Toastie | 7.0g |
| Classic Egg Mayo Sandwich | 7.5g |
| Gourmet BLT Sandwich | 7.5g |
| Gourmet Hummus & Chickpea with Rainbow Slaw Sandwich | 7.7g |
| Gourmet Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich | 7.9g |
| Brookie Cookie Stack | 8.1g |
| Chicken Protein Bowl with Quinoa, Hummus & Egg Salad | 9.1g |
| Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad with Bacon | 12.4g |
| Roast Vege & Feta Salad with Couscous & Lentils | 17.2g |
Frequently asked
Does Z Energy New Zealand use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Z Energy New Zealand cooks with: no on-site frying oil disclosed: Z hot-cabinet food (pies, rolls, crumbed chicken) is supplier-made and reheated. Per Z's own ingredient statements, pie pastry fat is beef fat + vegetable oil, crumbed chicken carries vegetable oil (sunflower, canola), sandwiches use soybean-oil mayonnaise, canola oil and margarine (soy); several items say only "vegetable oil". Across the 111 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Z Energy New Zealand cook with?
Our research indicates: no on-site frying oil disclosed: Z hot-cabinet food (pies, rolls, crumbed chicken) is supplier-made and reheated. Per Z's own ingredient statements, pie pastry fat is beef fat + vegetable oil, crumbed chicken carries vegetable oil (sunflower, canola), sandwiches use soybean-oil mayonnaise, canola oil and margarine (soy); several items say only "vegetable oil". Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Z Energy New Zealand use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Our research indicates: no on-site frying oil disclosed: Z hot-cabinet food (pies, rolls, crumbed chicken) is supplier-made and reheated. Per Z's own ingredient statements, pie pastry fat is beef fat + vegetable oil, crumbed chicken carries vegetable oil (sunflower, canola), sandwiches use soybean-oil mayonnaise, canola oil and margarine (soy); several items say only "vegetable oil". Beef tallow is far lower in PUFA than seed oils.
Is Z Energy New Zealand seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Z Energy New Zealand cooks with no on-site frying oil disclosed: Z hot-cabinet food (pies, rolls, crumbed chicken) is supplier-made and reheated. Per Z's own ingredient statements, pie pastry fat is beef fat + vegetable oil, crumbed chicken carries vegetable oil (sunflower, canola), sandwiches use soybean-oil mayonnaise, canola oil and margarine (soy); several items say only "vegetable oil", which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Z Energy New Zealand?
Hot Lemon, Honey & Ginger is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Z Energy New Zealand, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Z Energy New Zealand?
Roast Vege & Feta Salad with Couscous & Lentils is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Z Energy New Zealand, at an estimated 17.2g 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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