Farmer Boys Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Garden Salad | 3.0g PUFA |
| Milkshake (vanilla/chocolate/strawberry) | 3.0g PUFA |
| Pancakes | 4.0g PUFA |
| Breakfast Sandwich (Egg & Cheese) | 7.0g PUFA |
| Veggie Burger | 8.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Breakfast Burrito | 31.0g PUFA |
| Hog Heaven Breakfast Burrito | 28.0g PUFA |
| Farmer's Burger | 24.0g PUFA |
| Onion Rings | 24.0g PUFA |
| Fiery Fried Chicken Sandwich | 24.0g PUFA |
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 28 menu items we analyzed, it averages 15.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (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.
What is the safest thing to order at Farmer Boys?
Garden Salad is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Farmer Boys, at an estimated 3.0g 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. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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