Boston Market Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Boston Market cooks with: No frying oil — rotisserie chicken rendered in own fat (chicken fat ~15% PUFA); mashed potatoes/gravy use soybean-based margarine blend. Across the 95 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Boston Market
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 |
|---|---|
| Cranberry Relish | 0.0g |
| Honey Habanero | 0.0g |
| Mac & Cheese | 0.5g |
| Mac & Cheese Regular | 0.5g |
| Sweet Thai Chili Garlic | 0.5g |
What to Avoid at Boston Market
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Roasted Turkey Carver Sandwich | 24.2g |
| Rotisserie Chicken Carver Sandwich | 23.8g |
| Apple Pie Whole | 18.0g |
| Zesty BBQ Ribs Full Rack | 14.0g |
| Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich | 13.0g |
Every Boston Market item, ranked
All 95 items we have for Boston Market, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Cranberry Relish | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Honey Habanero | 0.0g |
| Zesty Barbecue Sauce | 0.0g |
| Kid Mac & Cheese | 0.3g |
| Mac & Cheese | 0.5g |
| Mac & Cheese Regular | 0.5g |
| Kid Roasted Turkey Breast | 0.5g |
| Sweet Thai Chili Garlic | 0.5g |
| Macaroni & Cheese | 0.6g |
| Roasted Turkey Breast (regular) | 0.8g |
| Creamed Spinach Regular | 0.9g |
| Cinnamon Apples Regular | 1.0g |
| Poultry Gravy | 1.0g |
| Garlic Dill Potatoes Regular | 1.0g |
| Cilantro Lime Rice Regular | 1.0g |
| Kid Meatloaf | 1.0g |
| Mac & Cheese Large | 1.1g |
| Creamed Spinach | 1.2g |
| Quarter White Rotisserie Chicken (no skin) | 1.3g |
| Cornbread | 1.5g |
| Cornbread 1 Pc. | 1.5g |
| Garlic Dill Potatoes Large | 1.8g |
| Green Beans Large | 2.0g |
| Cinnamon Apples Large | 2.0g |
| Cilantro Lime Rice Large | 2.0g |
| Fresh Steamed Vegetables | 2.1g |
| Chicken Noodle Soup | 2.1g |
| Creamed Spinach Large | 2.1g |
| Green Beans | 2.3g |
| Meatloaf Carver Sandwich | 2.3g |
| Green Beans Regular | 2.3g |
| Mashed Potatoes | 2.8g |
| Mashed Potatoes Regular | 2.8g |
| Rotisserie Chicken (1/4 white) | 2.9g |
| Kid White Meat Rotisserie Chicken | 2.9g |
| Kids Rotisserie Chicken Leg with Side | 3.0g |
| Kids Mac & Cheese Meal | 3.0g |
| Salad Bowl without Chicken | 3.0g |
| Sweet Corn | 3.1g |
| Sweet Corn Regular | 3.1g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | 3.3g |
| Rotisserie Chicken (1/4 dark) | 3.4g |
| Quarter Dark Rotisserie Chicken (with skin) | 3.4g |
| Quarter White Rotisserie Chicken (with skin) | 3.4g |
| Kid Dark Meat Rotisserie Chicken | 3.4g |
| Chocolate Chunk Cookie | 3.6g |
| Coleslaw | 4.0g |
| Half Rotisserie Chicken All White | 4.0g |
| Pulled BBQ Rotisserie Chicken Regular | 4.0g |
| Dark Rotisserie Chicken 3 Pc. | 4.0g |
| Stuffing Large | 4.0g |
| Half Rotisserie Chicken Dark | 4.0g |
| All White Rotisserie Chicken Salad Regular | 4.0g |
| Market Bowl with Turkey | 4.0g |
| Mashed Potatoes Large | 4.1g |
| Apple Pie (slice) | 4.5g |
| Meatloaf (regular) | 5.0g |
| Whole All White Rotisserie Chicken | 5.0g |
| Turkey on Ciabatta | 5.0g |
| Kid Rotisserie Chicken Nuggets | 5.0g |
| Zesty BBQ Ribs Quarter Rack | 5.0g |
| Caesar Salad | 5.0g |
| Salad Bowl with Rotisserie Chicken | 5.0g |
| Market Bowl with Chicken | 5.0g |
| Chicken Pot Pie | 5.8g |
| Sweet Potato Casserole Regular | 5.8g |
| Rotisserie Chicken Pot Pie | 5.9g |
| Sweet Potato Casserole | 6.0g |
| Whole Rotisserie Chicken | 6.0g |
| Market Bowl with Meatloaf | 6.0g |
| Chicken on Ciabatta | 6.0g |
| Stuffing Regular | 6.0g |
| Pulled BBQ Rotisserie Chicken Large | 6.0g |
| Meatloaf Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Chocolate Brownie | 6.4g |
| Meatloaf Large | 7.0g |
| St. Louis Style BBQ Ribs (quarter rack) | 7.8g |
| Zesty BBQ Ribs Half Rack | 8.0g |
| Sweet Corn Large | 8.2g |
| Half Rotisserie Chicken | 8.6g |
| Cornbread 6 Pc. | 9.0g |
| Quarter Rack Ribs & Quarter Chicken | 9.4g |
| Sweet Potato Casserole Large | 10.9g |
| Chocolate Cake (slice) | 11.1g |
| Market Chopped Salad with Rotisserie Chicken | 12.0g |
| Crispy Chicken BLT Sandwich | 12.0g |
| Carrot Cake Slice | 12.2g |
| Caesar Side Salad (with dressing) | 12.4g |
| Caesar Salad Side | 12.4g |
| Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Zesty BBQ Ribs Full Rack | 14.0g |
| Apple Pie Whole | 18.0g |
| Rotisserie Chicken Carver Sandwich | 23.8g |
| Roasted Turkey Carver Sandwich | 24.2g |
Frequently asked
Does Boston Market use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Boston Market cooks with: No frying oil — rotisserie chicken rendered in own fat (chicken fat ~15% PUFA); mashed potatoes/gravy use soybean-based margarine blend. Across the 95 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Boston Market cook with?
Our research indicates: No frying oil — rotisserie chicken rendered in own fat (chicken fat ~15% PUFA); mashed potatoes/gravy use soybean-based margarine blend. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Boston Market use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Boston Market cooks with No frying oil — rotisserie chicken rendered in own fat (chicken fat ~15% PUFA); mashed potatoes/gravy use soybean-based margarine blend, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Boston Market seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Boston Market cooks with No frying oil — rotisserie chicken rendered in own fat (chicken fat ~15% PUFA); mashed potatoes/gravy use soybean-based margarine blend, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Boston Market?
Cranberry Relish is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Boston Market, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Boston Market?
Roasted Turkey Carver Sandwich is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Boston Market, at an estimated 24.2g 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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