Bush's Chicken Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Bush's Chicken cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 54 menu items we analyzed, it averages 11.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Bush's Chicken
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: Fried Chicken Wing + Bottled Water, 5.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fried Chicken Wing | 5.0g |
| Fried Chicken Leg | 6.0g |
| Chicken Livers | 6.0g |
| Chicken Gizzards | 7.0g |
| Fried Chicken Thigh | 9.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Bush's Chicken
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| 20 Tenders Family Meal (20 tenders, 5 rolls, gravy, 2 family sides) | 60.0g |
| 16 Tenders Family Meal (16 tenders, 4 rolls, gravy, 1 family side) | 50.0g |
| 10 Piece Mixed Chicken Family Meal (10 pc, 5 rolls, 1 family side) | 45.0g |
| Two Tender Roll Meal (2 tender sandwiches, side, drink) | 22.0g |
| 12 Piece Livers/Gizzards | 21.0g |
Every Bush's Chicken item, ranked
All 54 items we have for Bush's Chicken, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Sweet Tea (large) | 0.0g |
| Apple Sauce | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Bush's Famous Iced Tea (sweet) | 0.0g |
| Bush's Famous Iced Tea (unsweet) | 0.0g |
| Bush's Famous Iced Tea (half and half) | 0.0g |
| Big Red | 0.0g |
| Corn on the Cob | 1.0g |
| Green Beans | 1.0g |
| Roll | 1.0g |
| Country Gravy | 1.0g |
| Jalapeno Peppers | 1.0g |
| Mashed Potatoes | 2.0g |
| Country Cole Slaw | 3.0g |
| Macaroni and Cheese | 3.0g |
| Oreo Cookie | 3.0g |
| Chicken Tender (1 pc) | 4.0g |
| Fried Chicken Wing | 5.0g |
| Fried Chicken Leg | 6.0g |
| Fried Okra | 6.0g |
| Chicken Livers | 6.0g |
| French Fries (regular) | 6.0g |
| Chicken Gizzards | 7.0g |
| Corn Nuggets | 7.0g |
| Medium Buffalo Fries | 8.0g |
| Fried Chicken Thigh | 9.0g |
| Kid's Chicken (1 pc chicken, side, drink) | 9.0g |
| French Fries (large) | 9.0g |
| Kid's Tender (2 pc tenders, side, drink) | 10.0g |
| Pepper Poppers | 10.0g |
| Fried Chicken Breast | 11.0g |
| Chicken Tender Roll (sandwich) | 11.0g |
| Buffalo Tender Roll | 11.0g |
| Large Buffalo Fries | 11.0g |
| 3-Piece Tender Meal | 12.0g |
| Chicken Sandwich | 13.0g |
| 4 Crispy Tenders | 13.0g |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | 14.0g |
| 2-Piece Chicken Meal | 14.0g |
| 2 Piece Chicken with Roll | 14.0g |
| 8 Piece Livers/Gizzards | 14.0g |
| Fried Chicken Salad | 14.0g |
| Livers/Gizzards with Gravy and Roll | 15.0g |
| Mix Chicken Value Meal (2 pc chicken, side, roll, drink) | 16.0g |
| 6 Crispy Tenders | 19.0g |
| Tender Value Meal (4 tenders, side, gravy, roll, drink) | 19.0g |
| 5-Piece Tender Meal | 20.0g |
| 3-Piece Chicken Meal | 20.0g |
| 3 Piece Chicken with Roll | 20.0g |
| 12 Piece Livers/Gizzards | 21.0g |
| Two Tender Roll Meal (2 tender sandwiches, side, drink) | 22.0g |
| 10 Piece Mixed Chicken Family Meal (10 pc, 5 rolls, 1 family side) | 45.0g |
| 16 Tenders Family Meal (16 tenders, 4 rolls, gravy, 1 family side) | 50.0g |
| 20 Tenders Family Meal (20 tenders, 5 rolls, gravy, 2 family sides) | 60.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Bush's Chicken use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Bush's Chicken cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 54 menu items we analyzed, it averages 11.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Bush's Chicken cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean oil. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Bush's Chicken use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Bush's Chicken cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Bush's Chicken seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Bush's Chicken 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 Bush's Chicken?
Chicken Tender Roll (sandwich) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Bush's Chicken, at an estimated 11.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Bush's Chicken?
20 Tenders Family Meal (20 tenders, 5 rolls, gravy, 2 family sides) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Bush's Chicken, at an estimated 60.0g 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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