Big Chicken Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Chocolate Milkshake | 2.0g PUFA |
| Vanilla Shake | 2.0g PUFA |
| Cookies & Cream Shake | 3.0g PUFA |
| Mac & Cheese | 5.0g PUFA |
| Creamy Coleslaw | 6.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| 5 Tenders | 19.0g PUFA |
| The Ultimate Sandwich | 18.0g PUFA |
| Uncle Jerome's Nashville Hot Sandwich | 17.0g PUFA |
| Shaq Attack Sandwich | 17.0g PUFA |
| The Big Drip Sandwich | 16.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Big Chicken use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Big Chicken cooks with: Soybean oil (frying); soybean-based mayo in sauces. Across the 27 menu items we analyzed, it averages 11.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Big Chicken cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean oil (frying); soybean-based mayo in sauces. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Big Chicken?
Chocolate Milkshake is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Big Chicken, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Big Chicken?
5 Tenders is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Big Chicken, at an estimated 19.0g 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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