Checkers & Rally's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Checkers & Rally's cooks with: Famous batter-coated seasoned fries and all fried items cooked in vegetable (soybean-blend) oil — among the highest-PUFA fries in fast food; burgers add soybean-oil mayo.. Across the 58 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Checkers & Rally'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.
Cleanest full order: Grilled Hot Dog + Soft drink, 5.4g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Monsterella Stix (4 pc) | 4.0g |
| Grilled Hot Dog | 5.4g |
| Double Mushroom Swissburger | 5.6g |
| Chicken Bites (8 pc) | 5.7g |
| Classic Wings (5 pc) | 6.0g |
What to Avoid at Checkers & Rally's
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fully Loaded Fries (Large) | 53.0g |
| Fully Loaded Fries (Regular) | 41.5g |
| Cheese Chili Cheese Fries (Large) | 34.0g |
| Classic Wings (20 pc) | 23.1g |
| Cheese Chili Cheese Fries (Regular) | 22.5g |
Every Checkers & Rally's item, ranked
All 58 items we have for Checkers & Rally's, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Angry Buffalo Sauce | 0.0g |
| Medium Buffalo Sauce | 0.0g |
| Sweet & Smoky BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| BBQ Sauce Dipper | 0.0g |
| Frank's RedHot Buffalo Hot Sauce Dipper | 0.0g |
| Classic Shake (vanilla, 12 oz) | 0.5g |
| Classic Shake (strawberry, 12 oz) | 0.5g |
| Classic Shake (banana, 12 oz) | 0.5g |
| Classic Shake (chocolate, 12 oz) | 0.6g |
| Classic Shake (chocolate, 16 oz) | 0.7g |
| Classic Shake (vanilla, 16 oz) | 0.7g |
| Classic Shake (strawberry, 16 oz) | 0.7g |
| Classic Shake (banana, 16 oz) | 0.7g |
| Parmesan Garlic Sauce | 1.0g |
| Classic Shake (chocolate, 20 oz) | 1.1g |
| Classic Shake (vanilla, 20 oz) | 1.1g |
| Classic Shake (strawberry, 20 oz) | 1.1g |
| Classic Shake (banana, 20 oz) | 1.1g |
| Oreo Cookies & Cream Shake | 3.0g |
| Monsterella Stix (4 pc) | 4.0g |
| Apple Pie | 4.0g |
| Grilled Hot Dog | 5.4g |
| Double Mushroom Swissburger | 5.6g |
| Chicken Bites (8 pc) | 5.7g |
| Famous Seasoned Fries (small) | 6.0g |
| Classic Wings (5 pc) | 6.0g |
| Chili Cheese Dog | 6.3g |
| Champ Burger | 7.0g |
| Checkerburger / Rallyburger with Cheese | 7.0g |
| Fry-Seasoned Tenders (3 pc) | 7.5g |
| Ranch Dressing (Burger Sauce) | 7.5g |
| Famous Seasoned Fries (medium) | 9.0g |
| Funnel Cake Fries | 9.0g |
| Honey Mustard Dipper | 9.0g |
| Chicken Bites & Fries Box | 10.4g |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 11.0g |
| Classic Wings (10 pc) | 11.4g |
| Kids Checkerburger Meal (with small fries) | 12.0g |
| Ranch Dipping Sauce Dipper | 12.5g |
| Kids Chicken Bites Meal (with small fries) | 13.0g |
| Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce | 13.0g |
| Crispy Fish Sandwich | 13.8g |
| Cheese Champ | 13.8g |
| Checkerburger / Rallyburger | 14.0g |
| Spicy Mother Cruncher Chicken Sandwich | 14.0g |
| Double Checkerburger with Cheese | 15.7g |
| Famous Seasoned Fries (large) | 16.0g |
| Big Buford | 16.5g |
| Buford's Way | 17.0g |
| Half-pound Chicken Bites and Fries | 17.4g |
| Classic Mother Cruncher Chicken Sandwich | 18.1g |
| Smoky BBQ Bacon Buford | 19.6g |
| Baconzilla! | 20.7g |
| Cheese Chili Cheese Fries (Regular) | 22.5g |
| Classic Wings (20 pc) | 23.1g |
| Cheese Chili Cheese Fries (Large) | 34.0g |
| Fully Loaded Fries (Regular) | 41.5g |
| Fully Loaded Fries (Large) | 53.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Checkers & Rally's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Checkers & Rally's cooks with: Famous batter-coated seasoned fries and all fried items cooked in vegetable (soybean-blend) oil — among the highest-PUFA fries in fast food; burgers add soybean-oil mayo.. Across the 58 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Checkers & Rally's cook with?
Our research indicates: Famous batter-coated seasoned fries and all fried items cooked in vegetable (soybean-blend) oil — among the highest-PUFA fries in fast food; burgers add soybean-oil mayo.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Checkers & Rally's use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Checkers & Rally's cooks with Famous batter-coated seasoned fries and all fried items cooked in vegetable (soybean-blend) oil — among the highest-PUFA fries in fast food; burgers add soybean-oil mayo., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Checkers & Rally's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Checkers & Rally's cooks with Famous batter-coated seasoned fries and all fried items cooked in vegetable (soybean-blend) oil — among the highest-PUFA fries in fast food; burgers add soybean-oil mayo., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Checkers & Rally's?
Monsterella Stix (4 pc) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Checkers & Rally's, at an estimated 4.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Checkers & Rally's?
Fully Loaded Fries (Large) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Checkers & Rally's, at an estimated 53.0g 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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