Chick-fil-A Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Fruit Cup | 0.0g PUFA |
| 8pc Grilled Nuggets | 2.0g PUFA |
| Egg White Grill | 2.0g PUFA |
| Mac & Cheese (side) | 2.0g PUFA |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 3.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Large Waffle Fries | 11.0g PUFA |
| Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich | 11.0g PUFA |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | 10.0g PUFA |
| Deluxe Chicken Sandwich | 10.0g PUFA |
| Chicken Strips (4 pc) | 10.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Chick-fil-A use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Chick-fil-A cooks with: 100% refined peanut oil (fried chicken); canola oil in dedicated fryers (waffle fries, hash browns). Across the 25 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Chick-fil-A cook with?
Our research indicates: 100% refined peanut oil (fried chicken); canola oil in dedicated fryers (waffle fries, hash browns). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Chick-fil-A?
Fruit Cup is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Chick-fil-A, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Chick-fil-A?
Large Waffle Fries is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Chick-fil-A, at an estimated 11.0g 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. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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See where Chick-fil-A lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch.