Braum's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Braum's cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 115 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Braum's
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 |
|---|---|
| Bagel | 0.3g |
| Garden Salad | 0.5g |
| Oatmeal | 1.0g |
| Chili with Beans and Cheese | 1.8g |
| Bagel Omelette | 3.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Braum's
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Hash Browns Large | 25.2g |
| Bag of Burgers Deluxe (5 pk) | 25.0g |
| #10 Chicken Strip Dinner | 23.0g |
| Big Country Breakfast with Gravy | 21.8g |
| Chicken Strips 6 Pc. | 21.0g |
Every Braum's item, ranked
All 115 items we have for Braum's, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Greek Yogurt Side | 0.0g |
| Fruit and Yogurt Swirl | 0.0g |
| Limeade | 0.0g |
| Cherry Limeade | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Salsa | 0.0g |
| Mustard | 0.0g |
| Ketchup | 0.0g |
| BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Bagel | 0.3g |
| Garden Salad | 0.5g |
| Frozen Yogurt (Small) | 0.5g |
| Frozen Yogurt Cone Small | 0.5g |
| Sherbet Freeze Small | 0.5g |
| Milk | 0.5g |
| Hot Chocolate | 0.6g |
| Jalapeño Dip | 0.6g |
| Ranch Dip | 0.6g |
| French Onion Dip | 0.6g |
| Sherbet Freeze Medium | 0.8g |
| Ice Cream Cone Single Dip | 0.9g |
| Ice Cream Sandwich | 1.0g |
| Oatmeal | 1.0g |
| Frozen Yogurt Cone Large | 1.0g |
| Sherbet Freeze Large | 1.0g |
| Ice Cream Mix Small | 1.0g |
| Float | 1.0g |
| Old Fashioned Soda | 1.0g |
| English Muffin | 1.2g |
| Hand-Dipped Sundae Single | 1.7g |
| Chili with Beans and Cheese | 1.8g |
| Shake Small 16 oz. | 1.8g |
| Malt Small 16 oz. | 1.8g |
| Ice Cream Cone Double Dip | 1.8g |
| Fancy Sundae | 2.0g |
| Ice Cream Mix Large | 2.0g |
| Biscuit with Jelly | 2.5g |
| Shake Medium 22 oz. | 2.8g |
| Malt Medium 22 oz. | 2.8g |
| Ice Cream Cone Triple Dip | 2.8g |
| Bagel Omelette | 3.0g |
| Hand-Dipped Sundae Double | 3.3g |
| Shake Large 32 oz. | 3.7g |
| Malt Large 32 oz. | 3.7g |
| Jr. Burger | 4.0g |
| Hot Cakes and Sausage | 4.0g |
| #12 Sixth Lb. Deluxe Cheeseburger | 4.3g |
| Biscuit and Gravy | 4.4g |
| Cinnamon Roll | 4.4g |
| Breakfast Burrito | 4.7g |
| #1 Quarter Lb. Cheeseburger | 4.8g |
| Chili with Beans | 4.8g |
| Hand-Dipped Sundae Triple | 4.8g |
| Hot Dog | 5.0g |
| Sixth Lb. Deluxe Hamburger | 5.0g |
| #11 Aloha Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Chicken Bacon Jack Sandwich Grilled | 5.0g |
| Steak Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Salad | 5.1g |
| Strawberry Poppy Seed Chicken Salad | 5.2g |
| Biscuit Ham and Egg | 5.2g |
| #3 Third Lb. Jalapeno Pepper Jack Cheeseburger | 5.4g |
| French Fries Small | 5.4g |
| Banana Split | 5.5g |
| 1/6 Lb. Double Jr. Cheeseburger | 5.5g |
| Sausage Biscuit | 5.7g |
| Single Hamburger | 6.0g |
| Corn Dog | 6.0g |
| BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger | 6.1g |
| Breakfast Sandwich (Egg & Cheese Biscuit) | 6.5g |
| Bagel Sandwich (Sausage, Egg & Cheese) | 6.6g |
| Biscuit Sausage and Egg | 6.9g |
| English Muffin Sandwich (Sausage, Egg & Cheese) | 7.1g |
| #15 Jr. Chicken Strips 2 Pc. | 7.3g |
| Biscuit Bacon Egg and Cheese | 7.5g |
| Braum's Sauce | 7.5g |
| #7 Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 7.9g |
| #2 Double Quarter Lb. Cheeseburger | 7.9g |
| Fish Sandwich | 8.0g |
| Third Lb. Cheeseburger | 8.0g |
| #4 Four Cheese Burger | 8.0g |
| #5 Bacon Cheeseburger | 8.3g |
| French Fries Medium | 8.4g |
| Mushroom Swiss Burger | 9.0g |
| Third Lb. Bacon Cheeseburger | 9.0g |
| Kids Hamburger Meal | 9.0g |
| Kids Cheeseburger Meal | 9.0g |
| Double Hamburger | 10.0g |
| Country Fried Steak Breakfast | 10.0g |
| Grande Breakfast Burrito | 10.5g |
| Spanish Breakfast Burrito | 10.5g |
| French Fries Large | 10.8g |
| Double Third Lb. Cheeseburger | 11.0g |
| Kids Chicken Strips Meal | 11.0g |
| 3 Meat Breakfast Burrito | 11.4g |
| Triple Quarter Lb. Cheeseburger | 11.6g |
| Onion Rings | 12.0g |
| California Chipotle Breakfast Burrito | 12.5g |
| #8 Chicken Club Sandwich Grilled | 12.6g |
| #6 Spicy Chicken Pimento Bacon Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Chicken Bacon Jack Sandwich Crispy | 13.0g |
| Chicken Strip Salad | 13.3g |
| #9 Chicken Strips 4 Pc. | 13.7g |
| Double Bacon Cheeseburger | 14.0g |
| #7 Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 14.0g |
| Chicken Filet Sandwich | 14.0g |
| Hash Browns Small | 15.0g |
| California Cheeseburger | 15.7g |
| Bag of Burgers Junior (5 pk) | 18.0g |
| #8 Chicken Club Sandwich Crispy | 18.3g |
| Chicken Strips 6 Pc. | 21.0g |
| Big Country Breakfast with Gravy | 21.8g |
| #10 Chicken Strip Dinner | 23.0g |
| Bag of Burgers Deluxe (5 pk) | 25.0g |
| Hash Browns Large | 25.2g |
Frequently asked
Does Braum's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Braum's cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 115 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Braum's cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Braum's use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Braum's cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Braum's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Braum's 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 Braum's?
Garden Salad is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Braum's, at an estimated 0.5g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Braum's?
Hash Browns Large is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Braum's, at an estimated 25.2g 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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