Dave's Hot Chicken Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Chocolate Shake | 2.0g PUFA |
| Vanilla Shake | 2.0g PUFA |
| Strawberry Shake | 2.0g PUFA |
| Dave's Sauce (ranch-based) | 4.0g PUFA |
| Fries | 5.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| #1 Two Sliders w/ Fries | 43.0g PUFA |
| #2 Slider & Tender w/ Fries | 37.0g PUFA |
| Two Sliders | 32.0g PUFA |
| #3 Two Tenders w/ Fries | 31.0g PUFA |
| #4 Single Slider w/ Fries | 27.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Dave's Hot Chicken use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Dave's Hot Chicken cooks with: Fries in a soybean-type seed oil blend (basis: 1 tender = 10g PUFA); Dave's sauce, kale slaw and ranch are soybean-mayo based and stack on top.. Across the 34 menu items we analyzed, it averages 14.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Dave's Hot Chicken cook with?
Our research indicates: Fries in a soybean-type seed oil blend (basis: 1 tender = 10g PUFA); Dave's sauce, kale slaw and ranch are soybean-mayo based and stack on top.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Dave's Hot Chicken?
Chocolate Shake is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Dave's Hot Chicken, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Dave's Hot Chicken?
#1 Two Sliders w/ Fries is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Dave's Hot Chicken, at an estimated 43.0g 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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