Hat Creek Burger Company Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Hat Creek Burger Company cooks with: soybean/vegetable oil blend (frying); canola oil (grill). Across the 80 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Safest Orders at Hat Creek Burger Company
| Frozen Lemonade Slushy | 0.0g PUFA |
| Strawberry Dragon Fruit Slushy | 0.0g PUFA |
| 20oz Fountain Drink | 0.0g PUFA |
| 32oz Fountain Drink | 0.0g PUFA |
| Orange Juice | 0.0g PUFA |
What to Avoid at Hat Creek Burger Company
| Triple Smash Burger | 26.0g PUFA |
| Double Bacon Smash Burger | 22.0g PUFA |
| Double Smash Burger | 20.0g PUFA |
| BBQ Bacon Burger | 17.0g PUFA |
| Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 17.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Hat Creek Burger Company use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Hat Creek Burger Company cooks with: soybean/vegetable oil blend (frying); canola oil (grill). Across the 80 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Hat Creek Burger Company cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean/vegetable oil blend (frying); canola oil (grill). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Hat Creek Burger Company use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Hat Creek Burger Company cooks with soybean/vegetable oil blend (frying); canola oil (grill), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Hat Creek Burger Company seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Hat Creek Burger Company cooks with soybean/vegetable oil blend (frying); canola oil (grill), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Hat Creek Burger Company?
Frozen Lemonade Slushy is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Hat Creek Burger Company, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Hat Creek Burger Company?
Triple Smash Burger is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Hat Creek Burger Company, at an estimated 26.0g 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. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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See where Hat Creek Burger Company lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch.