Champs Chicken Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Champs Chicken cooks with: soybean oil (partially hydrogenated blend). Across the 75 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Champs 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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Honey | 0.0g |
| Sweet N Smokey BBQ | 0.0g |
| Sweet & Sour | 0.0g |
| Collard Greens Small | 1.0g |
| Baked Apples Small | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at Champs Chicken
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| 12 pc Mixed Cajun Chicken | 55.0g |
| 8 pc Mixed Cajun Chicken | 40.0g |
| 12 pc Cajun Chicken Tenders | 38.0g |
| 8-Piece Chicken Bucket | 36.0g |
| 8 Biscuits | 28.0g |
Every Champs Chicken item, ranked
All 75 items we have for Champs Chicken, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Honey | 0.0g |
| Sweet N Smokey BBQ | 0.0g |
| Sweet & Sour | 0.0g |
| Sassy Sauce | 0.0g |
| Cocktail Sauce | 0.0g |
| Buffalo Sauce | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Corn on the Cob | 1.0g |
| Collard Greens Small | 1.0g |
| Sweet Corn Large | 1.0g |
| Sweet Corn Small | 1.0g |
| Green Beans Large | 1.0g |
| Baked Apples Small | 1.0g |
| Collard Greens Large | 1.0g |
| Green Beans Small | 1.0g |
| Baked Apples Large | 1.0g |
| Mashed Potatoes & Gravy | 2.0g |
| Mashed Potatoes Small | 2.0g |
| Mac & Cheese Small | 2.0g |
| Macaroni & Cheese | 3.0g |
| Peach Cobbler | 3.0g |
| Mac & Cheese Large | 3.0g |
| Mashed Potatoes Large | 3.0g |
| Chicken Leg (Drumstick) | 4.0g |
| Coleslaw | 4.0g |
| Biscuit | 4.0g |
| Jalapeño Peppers (Fried) | 4.0g |
| Okra (Fried) | 5.0g |
| Battered Fries Small | 5.0g |
| Hushpuppies Small | 5.0g |
| Potato Wedges Small | 5.0g |
| Chicken Tenders (3 pc) | 8.0g |
| Battered Fries Large | 8.0g |
| Hushpuppies Large | 8.0g |
| Potato Wedges Large | 8.0g |
| Tartar Sauce | 8.0g |
| 2-Piece Chicken (Leg & Thigh) | 9.0g |
| Chicken Wing | 9.0g |
| Chicken Biscuit | 9.0g |
| 6 pc Cajun Chicken Dippers | 9.0g |
| Chicken Leg | 9.0g |
| Honey Mustard | 9.5g |
| 2-Piece Chicken (Breast & Wing) | 10.0g |
| Chicken Thigh | 10.0g |
| Chicken Sandwich | 10.0g |
| Livers or Gizzards Snack | 10.0g |
| Livers or Gizzards Meal | 10.0g |
| Gizzards | 10.0g |
| 2 pc Cajun Chicken Tenders | 10.0g |
| Livers | 10.0g |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | 11.0g |
| Cajun Dipper Bowl Meal | 11.0g |
| 2 pc Mixed Cajun Chicken | 11.0g |
| Chicken Breast | 12.0g |
| 2 pc Cajun Chicken Tender Meal | 12.0g |
| 8 pc Cajun Chicken Dippers | 12.0g |
| Fish Fillet | 12.0g |
| 3-Piece Chicken | 13.0g |
| 2 pc Mixed Cajun Chicken Meal | 13.0g |
| 3 pc Cajun Chicken Tenders | 13.0g |
| 1 pc Fish Fillet Meal | 13.0g |
| Premium Cajun Chicken Sandwich | 13.0g |
| 12 pc Shrimp | 13.0g |
| Sassy Chipotle Ranch | 13.0g |
| 4 pc Cajun Chicken Tenders | 14.0g |
| 3 pc Cajun Chicken Tender Meal | 14.0g |
| Ranch Dressing | 14.0g |
| 12 pc Cajun Chicken Dippers | 17.0g |
| 6 pc Cajun Chicken Tenders | 20.0g |
| 8 pc Cajun Chicken Tenders | 26.0g |
| 8 Biscuits | 28.0g |
| 8-Piece Chicken Bucket | 36.0g |
| 12 pc Cajun Chicken Tenders | 38.0g |
| 8 pc Mixed Cajun Chicken | 40.0g |
| 12 pc Mixed Cajun Chicken | 55.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Champs Chicken use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Champs Chicken cooks with: soybean oil (partially hydrogenated blend). Across the 75 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Champs Chicken cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean oil (partially hydrogenated blend). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Champs Chicken use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Champs Chicken cooks with soybean oil (partially hydrogenated blend), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Champs Chicken seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Champs Chicken cooks with soybean oil (partially hydrogenated blend), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Champs Chicken?
Honey is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Champs Chicken, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Champs Chicken?
12 pc Mixed Cajun Chicken is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Champs Chicken, at an estimated 55.0g 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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