What oil does Gold Star Chili fry in?
Gold Star Chili fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend.
In detail: Soybean/vegetable oil for fries and fried items; Cincinnati chili sauce is beef-based (tallow/beef fat).
Ordering at Gold Star Chili? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderGold Star Chili at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil and vegetable oil blend |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | Yes |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | B (5.8 g average per item, 68 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes · Vegetable oil: Yes |
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 |
|---|---|
| Bowl of Chili | 2.0g |
| Bowl of Vegetarian Chili | 2.0g |
| Hot Dog | 3.0g |
| Coney | 4.0g |
| Cheese Hot Dog | 4.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your Gold Star Chili order
Pick your meal, sides, sauces and drink in the app and see your seed oil total before you order. It logs to your day in one tap. Free on iPhone and Android.
Build my orderWhy 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. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.
Frequently asked
What oil does Gold Star Chili fry in?
Gold Star Chili fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. In detail: Soybean/vegetable oil for fries and fried items; Cincinnati chili sauce is beef-based (tallow/beef fat).
Does Gold Star Chili use seed oils?
Yes. Gold Star Chili fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Its seed oil grade is B, about 5.8 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Gold Star Chili use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Our notes: Soybean/vegetable oil for fries and fried items; Cincinnati chili sauce is beef-based (tallow/beef fat).
Does Gold Star Chili use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Gold Star Chili fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. If you have a peanut allergy, ask the restaurant directly, because oils and suppliers can vary by location.
What is the lowest seed oil order at Gold Star Chili?
Bowl of Chili (2.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Bowl of Vegetarian Chili (2.0 g) and Hot Dog (3.0 g).
Which Gold Star Chili item has the most seed oil?
Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad, at about 14.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.