Bob Evans Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Bob Evans cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 99 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Bob Evans
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 |
|---|---|
| Hearty Beef Vegetable Soup (Cup) | 0.5g |
| Fit from the Farm (egg whites) | 1.0g |
| Hearty Beef Vegetable Soup (Bowl) | 1.1g |
| Hickory-Smoked Ham Steaks | 1.8g |
| Chicken-N-Noodles Soup (Cup) | 2.4g |
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| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Onion Rings (8, with Ranch) | 37.8g |
| Double Dippin' Fried Chicken Sandwich | 27.8g |
| Country-Fried Steak Platter | 24.6g |
| Rise & Shine Burger | 24.4g |
| Fried Pickles | 24.0g |
Every Bob Evans item, ranked
All 99 items we have for Bob Evans, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fresh Fruit Cup | 0.0g |
| Wildfire Dipping Sauce | 0.0g |
| Green Beans with Ham | 0.3g |
| Hearty Beef Vegetable Soup (Cup) | 0.5g |
| Buffalo Dipping Sauce | 0.6g |
| Fit from the Farm (egg whites) | 1.0g |
| Buttered Sweet Corn | 1.0g |
| Hearty Beef Vegetable Soup (Bowl) | 1.1g |
| Farmhouse Garden Side Salad | 1.2g |
| Chocolate & Caramel Sundae | 1.2g |
| Cinna-Biscuits | 1.4g |
| Cheesy Potato Bake | 1.7g |
| Hickory-Smoked Ham Steaks | 1.8g |
| Carrots | 1.8g |
| Macaroni & Cheese (side) | 2.0g |
| Kids Mac & Cheese | 2.0g |
| Chicken-N-Noodles Soup (Cup) | 2.4g |
| Cheddar Baked Potato Soup (Cup) | 2.4g |
| Multigrain Wheat Toast (2 slices) | 2.7g |
| Hardwood-Smoked Bacon (3) | 2.9g |
| Mashed Potatoes | 3.0g |
| Kids Plenty-o-Pancakes | 3.2g |
| Kids Fried Chicken Strips | 3.2g |
| Kids Little Piggy Pancakes | 3.5g |
| Loaded Mashed Potatoes | 3.6g |
| Kids Grilled Cheese Triangles | 3.6g |
| Cheddar Baked Potato Soup (Bowl) | 3.7g |
| Double Cheese Pot Roast Dip | 3.8g |
| Sirloin Steak & Eggs | 4.0g |
| Sausage Links (2) | 4.0g |
| Lemon Garlic Chicken | 4.2g |
| Steamed Broccoli | 4.3g |
| Sausage Patties (2pc) | 4.4g |
| Chocolate Chunk Cookie | 4.5g |
| Chicken Sausage Links (2) | 4.5g |
| Banana Nut Bread | 4.8g |
| Banana Pudding Pie | 4.8g |
| Blue Ribbon Bacon | 4.8g |
| Buttermilk Biscuits (2) | 5.7g |
| Chicken-N-Noodles Soup (Bowl) | 5.8g |
| Home Fries | 6.0g |
| Holy Cow Chocolate Cake | 6.0g |
| Double Chocolate Hotcakes | 6.0g |
| Double Blueberry Hotcakes | 6.3g |
| Chicken Tenders | 6.6g |
| Brioche French Toast | 6.8g |
| Chicken-N-Noodles Deep Dish Dinner | 6.8g |
| Sunrise Breakfast (eggs + meat + side) | 7.0g |
| Sausage & Eggs | 7.0g |
| Shredded Hash Browns | 7.2g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Pie | 7.2g |
| Bob Evans Signature Coleslaw | 7.2g |
| Dinner Rolls (2) | 7.4g |
| Country Biscuit Breakfast | 7.6g |
| Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce | 7.8g |
| Loaded French Fries | 7.8g |
| Pot Roast Hash & Eggs | 8.0g |
| Crispy Fried Chicken Tenders | 8.0g |
| Strawberry Supreme Pie | 8.1g |
| Sausage Gravy & Biscuits (Cup) | 8.2g |
| Buttermilk Breakfast Sandwich (with sausage) | 8.2g |
| French Fries | 8.4g |
| Kids Fish Fry | 8.4g |
| Rise & Shine Breakfast | 9.0g |
| Multigrain Hotcakes (3) | 9.0g |
| Cheeseburger | 9.0g |
| Ranch Dipping Sauce | 9.0g |
| Hand-Breaded Fried Chicken | 9.3g |
| Buttermilk Hotcakes (3) | 9.4g |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 9.8g |
| Farmer's Market Omelet | 10.0g |
| Cinnamon Supreme Hotcakes (3) | 11.0g |
| Legendary Turkey Sandwich | 11.3g |
| Bread & Celery Dressing | 11.3g |
| Fish Fry Platter | 11.4g |
| Sausage Gravy & Biscuits (Bowl) | 11.8g |
| Farmhouse Feast (3 eggs, bacon, sausage) | 12.0g |
| Farmer's Choice Breakfast | 12.0g |
| Onion Petals | 12.0g |
| Country-Fried Steak & Farm-Fresh Eggs | 12.0g |
| Country Fried Steak | 12.5g |
| Slow-Roasted Pot Roast Dinner | 13.3g |
| Fish Fry Sandwich | 13.8g |
| Fried Haddock Dinner | 14.0g |
| Double-Crust Apple Pie | 14.0g |
| Cowboy Fries | 14.1g |
| Honey Butter Chicken & Biscuit | 14.5g |
| Smaller Portion Turkey & Dressing | 14.8g |
| All American BLT | 14.9g |
| Sunshine Skillet | 17.0g |
| Western Omelet | 17.2g |
| Slow-Roasted Turkey & Dressing | 17.9g |
| Onion Rings (5) | 18.0g |
| Mushroom and Onion Chopped Steak | 18.1g |
| Fried Pickles | 24.0g |
| Rise & Shine Burger | 24.4g |
| Country-Fried Steak Platter | 24.6g |
| Double Dippin' Fried Chicken Sandwich | 27.8g |
| Onion Rings (8, with Ranch) | 37.8g |
Frequently asked
Does Bob Evans use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Bob Evans cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 99 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Bob Evans cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean oil is used for both grilling and frying per allergen disclosures; biscuits and hotcake batter are soybean-oil based. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Bob Evans use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Bob Evans cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Bob Evans seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Bob Evans cooks with soybean oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Bob Evans?
Hearty Beef Vegetable Soup (Bowl) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Bob Evans, at an estimated 1.1g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Bob Evans?
Onion Rings (8, with Ranch) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Bob Evans, at an estimated 37.8g 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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