Farmer Boys Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Farmer Boys cooks with: Canola/soybean/palm/sunflower blend (Cargill zero-trans-fat commercial blend; official allergen doc lists 'vegetable oil: contains one or more of canola, palm, soybean, sunflower'). Soybean is the dominant PUFA contributor; app entry of 'canola' understates PUFA for fried items.. Across the 89 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Farmer Boys
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: 3 Grade AA Eggs Any Style + Milk, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fruit Bowl | 0.0g |
| 3 Grade AA Eggs Any Style | 2.0g |
| Garden Salad | 3.0g |
| Denver 3 Egg Omelet | 3.0g |
| Farmer's 3 Egg Omelet | 3.0g |
What to Avoid at Farmer Boys
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Breakfast Burrito | 31.0g |
| Hog Heaven Breakfast Burrito | 28.0g |
| Farmer's Burger | 24.0g |
| Onion Rings | 24.0g |
| Fiery Fried Chicken Sandwich | 24.0g |
Every Farmer Boys item, ranked
All 89 items we have for Farmer Boys, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Milk | 0.0g |
| Fruit Bowl | 0.0g |
| BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Chocolate Shake | 1.0g |
| Vanilla Shake | 1.0g |
| Strawberry Shake | 1.0g |
| 3 Grade AA Eggs Any Style | 2.0g |
| Cookies and Cream Shake | 2.0g |
| Lil Farmhand Hot Cake | 2.0g |
| Side Salad | 2.0g |
| Garden Salad | 3.0g |
| Milkshake (vanilla/chocolate/strawberry) | 3.0g |
| Denver 3 Egg Omelet | 3.0g |
| Hot Cakes 4 pc | 3.0g |
| Farmer's 3 Egg Omelet | 3.0g |
| Grilled Cheese Kids | 3.0g |
| Lil Farmhand French Toast | 3.0g |
| Ham and Cheese 3 Egg Omelet | 3.0g |
| Turkey Sandwich Kids | 3.0g |
| Pancakes | 4.0g |
| Char-Broiled Chicken Salad | 4.0g |
| Daybreak Sandwich | 4.0g |
| Jr. Cheeseburger | 4.0g |
| Charbroiled Chicken Sandwich | 4.0g |
| California 3 Egg Omelet | 4.0g |
| French Toast 3 pc | 4.0g |
| Farmer's Chopped Cobb Salad | 5.0g |
| Sourdough Chicken Avocado Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Char-Broiled Chicken Wrap | 5.0g |
| Charbroiled Chicken Club Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Daybreak Sandwich with Bacon | 5.0g |
| Farmhand Bowl | 5.0g |
| California BLT Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Big Cheese Cheeseburger | 5.0g |
| Farmer's Chopped Cobb Wrap | 6.0g |
| Hearty Pastrami Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Hearty Farmer's Club Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Barn Burner Spicy Cheeseburger | 6.0g |
| Sausage Biscuit and Gravy Bowl | 6.0g |
| Market Veggie Burger | 6.0g |
| Bacon Turkey Melt Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Harvest Fries | 6.0g |
| Breakfast Sandwich (Egg & Cheese) | 7.0g |
| Tuna Melt Sandwich | 7.0g |
| Double Big Cheese Cheeseburger | 7.0g |
| Bell Ringer Double Cheeseburger | 7.0g |
| Patty Melt | 7.0g |
| Veggie Burger | 8.0g |
| Country Breakfast Plate (eggs & bacon) | 8.0g |
| Crispy Zucchini 4 pc | 8.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Salad | 9.0g |
| Bacon Boy Double Bacon Cheeseburger | 9.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Tenders 2 pc Kids | 9.0g |
| Chicken BBQ Ranch Wrap | 9.0g |
| Harvest Fries with Chili Cheese | 9.0g |
| Zucchini Sticks | 10.0g |
| Colossal Onion Rings 4 pc | 10.0g |
| Country Fried Chicken and Gravy Bowl | 10.0g |
| Ranch Dressing | 10.5g |
| Chicken Strips (3pc) | 11.0g |
| Kids Burger & Fries | 11.0g |
| Crispy Zucchini 7 pc | 11.0g |
| Big Cheese Burger | 12.0g |
| French Fries | 12.0g |
| Chicken Tenderloins 4 pc | 12.0g |
| Chicken BBQ Ranch Salad | 13.0g |
| Colossal Onion Rings 7 pc | 14.0g |
| Natural Cheeseburger | 15.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 15.0g |
| Fish Sandwich (Farmstand) | 15.0g |
| Chili Cheese Fries | 16.0g |
| Hand-Battered Fish Dinner 4 pc | 16.0g |
| Double Big Cheese Burger | 17.0g |
| Blue Cheese Dressing | 17.0g |
| Tartar Sauce | 17.5g |
| Natural Avocado Bacon Cheeseburger | 19.0g |
| BLT Sandwich | 19.0g |
| Honey Dijon | 19.5g |
| Bacon Boy Burger | 20.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 20.0g |
| Barn Burner Burger | 21.0g |
| 3 pc Fish and Fries | 22.0g |
| Farmer's Club Sandwich | 23.0g |
| Farmer's Burger | 24.0g |
| Onion Rings | 24.0g |
| Fiery Fried Chicken Sandwich | 24.0g |
| Hog Heaven Breakfast Burrito | 28.0g |
| Breakfast Burrito | 31.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Farmer Boys use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Farmer Boys cooks with: Canola/soybean/palm/sunflower blend (Cargill zero-trans-fat commercial blend; official allergen doc lists 'vegetable oil: contains one or more of canola, palm, soybean, sunflower'). Soybean is the dominant PUFA contributor; app entry of 'canola' understates PUFA for fried items.. Across the 89 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Farmer Boys cook with?
Our research indicates: Canola/soybean/palm/sunflower blend (Cargill zero-trans-fat commercial blend; official allergen doc lists 'vegetable oil: contains one or more of canola, palm, soybean, sunflower'). Soybean is the dominant PUFA contributor; app entry of 'canola' understates PUFA for fried items.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Farmer Boys use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Farmer Boys cooks with Canola/soybean/palm/sunflower blend (Cargill zero-trans-fat commercial blend; official allergen doc lists 'vegetable oil: contains one or more of canola, palm, soybean, sunflower'). Soybean is the dominant PUFA contributor; app entry of 'canola' understates PUFA for fried items., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Farmer Boys seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Farmer Boys cooks with Canola/soybean/palm/sunflower blend (Cargill zero-trans-fat commercial blend; official allergen doc lists 'vegetable oil: contains one or more of canola, palm, soybean, sunflower'). Soybean is the dominant PUFA contributor; app entry of 'canola' understates PUFA for fried items., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Farmer Boys?
Fruit Bowl is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Farmer Boys, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Farmer Boys?
Breakfast Burrito is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Farmer Boys, at an estimated 31.0g 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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