Chowking Philippines Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Chowking Philippines cooks with: not stated by Chowking for the Philippines (no nutrition or ingredient statement on its site). Low-confidence guess: palm olein, the usual Philippine commercial frying oil; PUFA estimated as fat x ~12% for the oil plus the meat's own fat, INTL_SPEC anchors scaled down for palm.. Across the 42 menu items we analyzed, it averages 1.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Chowking Philippines
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 |
|---|---|
| Halo-Halo Supreme | 0.3g |
| Coco Mango Halo-Halo | 0.3g |
| Wonton Soup | 0.5g |
| Beef Mami | 0.8g |
| Beef Siomai | 0.8g |
What to Avoid at Chowking Philippines
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chicken Chop w/ Egg Fried Rice | 4.5g |
| Chinese-Style Fried Chicken | 3.5g |
| Chicken Chop w/ Plain Rice | 3.5g |
| Sweet & Sour Pork | 3.0g |
| Sweet & Sour Fish | 3.0g |
Every Chowking Philippines item, ranked
All 42 items we have for Chowking Philippines, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Steamed Rice | 0.0g |
| Coke Regular | 0.0g |
| Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Coffee | 0.0g |
| Pearl Milk Tea | 0.2g |
| Halo-Halo Supreme | 0.3g |
| Coco Mango Halo-Halo | 0.3g |
| Wonton Soup | 0.5g |
| Beef Mami | 0.8g |
| Beef Siomai | 0.8g |
| Chicken Siomai | 0.8g |
| Chunky Asado Siopao | 0.8g |
| Bola-Bola Siopao | 0.8g |
| Braised Beef | 1.0g |
| Wonton Mami | 1.0g |
| Pork Siomai | 1.0g |
| Fried Egg | 1.0g |
| Beef Wonton Mami | 1.2g |
| Chao Fan | 1.5g |
| Egg Fried Rice | 1.5g |
| Seafood Chao Fan | 1.5g |
| Spicy Chao Fan | 1.5g |
| Beef Tapa | 1.5g |
| Chinese Longganisa | 1.5g |
| Beef Chao Fan | 2.0g |
| Pancit Canton | 2.0g |
| Tofu | 2.0g |
| King’s Special | 2.0g |
| Lotus Buchi | 2.0g |
| Choco Buchi | 2.0g |
| Pork Lumpiang Shanghai | 2.5g |
| Beef Lumpiang Shanghai | 2.5g |
| Crispy Pork Wonton with Sweet Chili Sauce | 2.5g |
| Chicharap | 2.5g |
| Fried Pork Asado Siopao | 2.5g |
| Peanut Buchi | 2.5g |
| Sweet & Sour Pork | 3.0g |
| Sweet & Sour Fish | 3.0g |
| Sweet & Sour Chicken | 3.0g |
| Chinese-Style Fried Chicken | 3.5g |
| Chicken Chop w/ Plain Rice | 3.5g |
| Chicken Chop w/ Egg Fried Rice | 4.5g |
Frequently asked
Does Chowking Philippines use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Chowking Philippines cooks with: not stated by Chowking for the Philippines (no nutrition or ingredient statement on its site). Low-confidence guess: palm olein, the usual Philippine commercial frying oil; PUFA estimated as fat x ~12% for the oil plus the meat's own fat, INTL_SPEC anchors scaled down for palm.. Across the 42 menu items we analyzed, it averages 1.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Chowking Philippines cook with?
Our research indicates: not stated by Chowking for the Philippines (no nutrition or ingredient statement on its site). Low-confidence guess: palm olein, the usual Philippine commercial frying oil; PUFA estimated as fat x ~12% for the oil plus the meat's own fat, INTL_SPEC anchors scaled down for palm.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Chowking Philippines use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Chowking Philippines cooks with not stated by Chowking for the Philippines (no nutrition or ingredient statement on its site). Low-confidence guess: palm olein, the usual Philippine commercial frying oil; PUFA estimated as fat x ~12% for the oil plus the meat's own fat, INTL_SPEC anchors scaled down for palm., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Chowking Philippines seed oil free?
Largely yes. Our research indicates Chowking Philippines cooks with not stated by Chowking for the Philippines (no nutrition or ingredient statement on its site). Low-confidence guess: palm olein, the usual Philippine commercial frying oil; PUFA estimated as fat x ~12% for the oil plus the meat's own fat, INTL_SPEC anchors scaled down for palm., which is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.
What is the safest thing to order at Chowking Philippines?
Halo-Halo Supreme is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Chowking Philippines, at an estimated 0.3g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Chowking Philippines?
Chicken Chop w/ Egg Fried Rice is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Chowking Philippines, at an estimated 4.5g 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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