Chicken Salad Chick Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Chicken Salad Chick cooks with: Duke's Mayonnaise with highly refined soybean oil, CONFIRMED by the chain's own allergen page (nutrition guide edition 8.03.2026): stated outright as the mayonnaise in the chicken salad. Nothing is fried. Bread rows carry no filling and filling rows no bread in the guide; white and wheatberry breads print identical 3 g fat.. Across the 68 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Chicken Salad Chick
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: Little Chicks Turkey Sandwich + Freshly Brewed Iced Tea, 1.3g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Grape Salad (side) | 1.1g |
| Little Chicks Turkey Sandwich | 1.3g |
| Little Chicks Mac n Cheese | 1.6g |
| Little Chicks Scoop of Chicken Salad | 2.0g |
| Pasta Salad (side) | 2.3g |
What to Avoid at Chicken Salad Chick
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Buffalo Barclay Sandwich | 21.2g |
| Sassy Scotty Sandwich | 20.4g |
| Fancy Nancy Sandwich | 20.2g |
| Cranberry Kelli Scoop on Lettuce | 20.2g |
| Classic Carol Sandwich | 19.9g |
Every Chicken Salad Chick item, ranked
All 68 items we have for Chicken Salad Chick, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fresh Fruit Cup (side) | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Unsweetened Tea (32 oz) | 0.0g |
| Sweet Tea (24 oz) | 0.0g |
| Unsweetened Tea (24 oz) | 0.0g |
| Sweet Tea (12 oz) | 0.0g |
| Unsweetened Tea (12 oz) | 0.0g |
| Sweet Tea (32 oz) | 0.0g |
| Croissant | 0.3g |
| Buttercream Frosted Flower Cookie | 0.3g |
| Grape Salad (side) | 1.1g |
| Little Chicks Turkey Sandwich | 1.3g |
| Mac n Cheese Side | 1.6g |
| Little Chicks Mac n Cheese | 1.6g |
| Little Chicks Scoop of Chicken Salad | 2.0g |
| Pasta Salad (side) | 2.3g |
| Chocolate Marshmallow Crispy Bar | 3.0g |
| Egg Salad Scoop on Lettuce | 3.0g |
| White Chocolate Cake Slice | 4.1g |
| Classic Carol Wrap | 5.0g |
| Little Chicks PB&J | 5.0g |
| Tomato Bisque Cup | 5.1g |
| Poblano Chicken Soup Cup | 5.1g |
| Loaded Potato Soup Cup | 5.9g |
| The Chick Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Chicken Tortilla Soup (cup) | 6.6g |
| Bacon Cheddar Melt | 7.0g |
| Chicken Salad BLT | 7.0g |
| Trio Plate (2 Scoops + 1 Side) | 7.0g |
| Broccoli Salad (side) | 8.2g |
| Tomato Bisque Bowl | 8.2g |
| Loaded Potato Soup Bowl | 9.9g |
| Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Bowl | 9.9g |
| Turkey Club | 12.5g |
| Pimento Cheese (side) | 12.6g |
| Pimento Cheese Scoop on Lettuce | 12.6g |
| Fruity Fran Scoop on Lettuce | 13.1g |
| Barbie-Q (scoop) | 13.7g |
| Barbie-Q Scoop on Lettuce | 13.7g |
| Olivia's Old South (scoop) | 15.0g |
| Olivia's Old South Scoop on Lettuce | 15.0g |
| Dixie Chick (scoop) | 15.5g |
| Dixie Chick Scoop on Lettuce | 15.5g |
| Red Velvet Cake Slice | 15.6g |
| Kickin' Kay Lynne (scoop) | 16.1g |
| Kickin' Kay Lynne Scoop on Lettuce | 16.1g |
| Jalapeno Holly (scoop) | 16.5g |
| Jalapeño Holly Scoop on Lettuce | 16.5g |
| Classic Carol (scoop) | 17.0g |
| Classic Carol Scoop on Lettuce | 17.0g |
| Fancy Nancy (scoop) | 17.4g |
| Fancy Nancy Scoop on Lettuce | 17.4g |
| Sassy Scotty (scoop) | 17.6g |
| Sassy Scotty Scoop on Lettuce | 17.6g |
| Pimento Cheese BLT | 18.1g |
| Buffalo Barclay (scoop) | 18.4g |
| Buffalo Barclay Scoop on Lettuce | 18.4g |
| Classic Carol Scoop with Crackers | 18.4g |
| Lauryn's Lemon Basil (scoop) | 19.3g |
| Lauryn's Lemon Basil Scoop on Lettuce | 19.3g |
| Fancy Nancy Croissant | 19.3g |
| Jalapeño Holly Sandwich | 19.3g |
| Classic Carol Croissant | 19.7g |
| Classic Carol Sandwich | 19.9g |
| Fancy Nancy Sandwich | 20.2g |
| Cranberry Kelli Scoop on Lettuce | 20.2g |
| Sassy Scotty Sandwich | 20.4g |
| Buffalo Barclay Sandwich | 21.2g |
Frequently asked
Does Chicken Salad Chick use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Chicken Salad Chick cooks with: Duke's Mayonnaise with highly refined soybean oil, CONFIRMED by the chain's own allergen page (nutrition guide edition 8.03.2026): stated outright as the mayonnaise in the chicken salad. Nothing is fried. Bread rows carry no filling and filling rows no bread in the guide; white and wheatberry breads print identical 3 g fat.. Across the 68 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Chicken Salad Chick cook with?
Our research indicates: Duke's Mayonnaise with highly refined soybean oil, CONFIRMED by the chain's own allergen page (nutrition guide edition 8.03.2026): stated outright as the mayonnaise in the chicken salad. Nothing is fried. Bread rows carry no filling and filling rows no bread in the guide; white and wheatberry breads print identical 3 g fat.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Chicken Salad Chick use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Chicken Salad Chick cooks with Duke's Mayonnaise with highly refined soybean oil, CONFIRMED by the chain's own allergen page (nutrition guide edition 8.03.2026): stated outright as the mayonnaise in the chicken salad. Nothing is fried. Bread rows carry no filling and filling rows no bread in the guide; white and wheatberry breads print identical 3 g fat., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Chicken Salad Chick seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Chicken Salad Chick cooks with Duke's Mayonnaise with highly refined soybean oil, CONFIRMED by the chain's own allergen page (nutrition guide edition 8.03.2026): stated outright as the mayonnaise in the chicken salad. Nothing is fried. Bread rows carry no filling and filling rows no bread in the guide; white and wheatberry breads print identical 3 g fat., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Chicken Salad Chick?
Grape Salad (side) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Chicken Salad Chick, at an estimated 1.1g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Chicken Salad Chick?
Buffalo Barclay Sandwich is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Chicken Salad Chick, at an estimated 21.2g 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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