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Joe's Garage New Zealand Seed Oil Report Card

GradeB
Avg PUFA/item5.7g
Items analyzed72
Cooking oilVegetable oil blend (estimate)
From the chain0%

Based on our menu research, Joe's Garage New Zealand cooks with: vegetable oil blend (estimated). Across the 72 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).

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Safest Orders at Joe's Garage 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: Eggs Benny + Affogato, 5.5g total

ItemPUFA
Pikelets - Bacon2.0g
Fruit Crumble (Brekkie)3.0g
Eggs3.0g
Clever Trevor3.0g
Sweetie3.0g

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What to Avoid at Joe's Garage New Zealand

ItemPUFA
Fish & Chips17.0g
Overloaded Fries14.0g
Sweet Potato Chips (Large)14.0g
Famous Joe's Chips (Large)13.0g
Autobahn - Beef12.0g

Every Joe's Garage New Zealand item, ranked

All 72 items we have for Joe's Garage New Zealand, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.

ItemPUFA
Vegan Cow Lane0.3g
Vegan Affogato0.3g
Affogato0.5g
Magic Carpet0.5g
Pikelets - Jam1.0g
Cow Lane1.0g
Lemon Creams1.0g
Egg on Toast1.0g
Kids Pikelets - Jam1.0g
Lulu's Teddy Mac'n'Cheese1.0g
Bacon & Egg (Kids)1.5g
Kids Pikelets - Bacon1.5g
Pikelets - Bacon2.0g
Mushrooms On Toast2.0g
New York Baked Cheesecake2.0g
Sticky Date Pudding2.0g
Chocolate Brownie (Kids)2.0g
Fruit Crumble (Brekkie)3.0g
Eggs3.0g
Clever Trevor3.0g
Goodness on Toast3.0g
Sweetie3.0g
Pork Belly Candy3.0g
Fruit Crumble3.0g
Chocolate Brownie3.0g
Granola4.0g
Teddy Best4.0g
Little Queenie4.0g
Vegan Little Queenie4.0g
Brat4.0g
LAT4.0g
Thai Beef Salad4.0g
Stewed Fruit4.0g
Eggs Benny5.0g
Vegan Granola5.0g
Deer Joe5.0g
Gorgeous George6.0g
Jose Burrito6.0g
Vegan Burrito6.0g
Chicken Burger6.0g
Vege Burger6.0g
Vegan Burger6.0g
Jo'Boy6.0g
Joe's Caesar6.0g
Handsome Bob6.0g
Vege Bob6.0g
Vegan Cobb6.0g
Chicken Wings X SpicyBoys6.0g
Beef Burger7.0g
The Local8.0g
Golden Nuggets (6 Nuggets)8.0g
Beef Burger (Kids)8.0g
Vege Burger (Kids)8.0g
Joe's Chips & Gravy8.0g
Popcorn Shrimp9.0g
Diamond Joe - Winter Harvest9.0g
Famous Joe's Chips (Small)9.0g
Sweet Potato Chips (Small)9.0g
Lola Burger9.0g
JFC10.0g
Fish & Chips (Kids)10.0g
Joe's-Made Chicken Nuggies10.0g
Ham Steak, Egg & Chips11.0g
JFC Burger11.0g
Autobahn - Beef12.0g
Autobahn - Chicken12.0g
Steak, Egg & Chips12.0g
Golden Nuggets (9 Nuggets)12.0g
Famous Joe's Chips (Large)13.0g
Overloaded Fries14.0g
Sweet Potato Chips (Large)14.0g
Fish & Chips17.0g

Frequently asked

Does Joe's Garage New Zealand use seed oils?

Based on our menu research, Joe's Garage New Zealand cooks with: vegetable oil blend (estimated). Across the 72 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).

What oil does Joe's Garage New Zealand cook with?

Our research indicates: not disclosed: joes.co.nz names no frying oil; working estimate is a seed-based vegetable fryer oil (Joe's chips, JFC, fish, nuggets). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.

Does Joe's Garage New Zealand use beef tallow?

No. Our research indicates Joe's Garage New Zealand cooks with vegetable oil blend (estimated), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.

Is Joe's Garage New Zealand seed oil free?

Largely yes. Our research indicates Joe's Garage New Zealand cooks with not disclosed: joes.co.nz names no frying oil; working estimate is a seed-based vegetable fryer oil (Joe's chips, JFC, fish, nuggets), which is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.

What is the safest thing to order at Joe's Garage New Zealand?

Thai Beef Salad is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Joe's Garage New Zealand, at an estimated 4.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.

What should I avoid at Joe's Garage New Zealand?

Fish & Chips is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Joe's Garage New Zealand, at an estimated 17.0g 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. 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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