What oil does Gold Star Chili fry in?
Gold Star Chili cooks with Soybean/vegetable oil for fries and fried items; Cincinnati chili sauce is beef-based (tallow/beef fat).
The 5 cleanest things to order at Gold Star Chili
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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Side of Chili | 1.0g |
| Bowl of Chili | 2.0g |
| Bowl of Vegetarian Chili | 2.0g |
| Burger Patty Only (No Bun) | 2.0g |
| Hot Dog | 3.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Why the frying oil matters
Most fast-food chains fry in seed oils like soybean, canola, corn, or a blend of them, which are high in polyunsaturated fat (PUFA). A handful still use beef tallow or other stable fats, which are far lower in PUFA. The oil a kitchen fries in is the single biggest driver of how much seed oil ends up on your plate. See the full breakdown on the Gold Star Chili report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Gold Star Chili use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Gold Star Chili uses: Soybean/vegetable oil for fries and fried items; Cincinnati chili sauce is beef-based (tallow/beef fat). See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.