Dickey's Barbecue Pit Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Smoked Turkey Breast (3 oz) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Jalapeño Beans | 1.0g PUFA |
| Baked Potato | 1.0g PUFA |
| Green Beans | 1.0g PUFA |
| Ice Cream (soft serve) | 1.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Onion Rings | 12.0g PUFA |
| Coleslaw | 10.0g PUFA |
| Waffle Fries | 10.0g PUFA |
| Fried Okra | 9.0g PUFA |
| Potato Salad | 9.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Dickey's Barbecue Pit use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Dickey's Barbecue Pit cooks with: Smoked meats rendered in beef/pork fat (tallow/lard); fried sides and mayo-based sides use soybean/vegetable oil. Across the 20 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Dickey's Barbecue Pit cook with?
Our research indicates: Smoked meats rendered in beef/pork fat (tallow/lard); fried sides and mayo-based sides use soybean/vegetable oil. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Dickey's Barbecue Pit?
Smoked Turkey Breast (3 oz) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Dickey's Barbecue Pit, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Dickey's Barbecue Pit?
Onion Rings is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Dickey's Barbecue Pit, at an estimated 12.0g 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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