Frisch's Big Boy Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Frisch's Big Boy cooks with: soybean. Across the 125 menu items we analyzed, it averages 11.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Frisch's Big Boy
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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Vegetable Soup (Cup) | 0.0g |
| Vegetable Soup (Bowl) | 0.0g |
| Garden Salad | 0.3g |
| Mac N Cheese | 0.4g |
| Hashbrowns | 0.5g |
What to Avoid at Frisch's Big Boy
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fish N Chips | 56.4g |
| Super Big Boy | 39.9g |
| 3 Pc Chicken Tenders N Fries | 37.1g |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 32.2g |
| Classic Cheeseburger | 31.9g |
Every Frisch's Big Boy item, ranked
All 125 items we have for Frisch's Big Boy, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Dasani Water | 0.0g |
| Steamed Broccoli | 0.0g |
| Vegetable Soup (Cup) | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Hot Chocolate | 0.0g |
| Vegetable Soup (Bowl) | 0.0g |
| Cocktail Sauce | 0.0g |
| Side Salad | 0.3g |
| Garden Salad | 0.3g |
| Smoked Ham (side) | 0.3g |
| Sweet Corn | 0.3g |
| Mac N Cheese | 0.4g |
| Milk (white) | 0.5g |
| Hashbrowns | 0.5g |
| Buffalo Sauce | 0.5g |
| Italian Meat Sauce | 0.5g |
| Kids Mac and Cheese | 0.9g |
| Chocolate Milk | 0.9g |
| Sour Cream | 1.0g |
| Milkshake (Vanilla) | 1.4g |
| Vanilla Shake | 1.4g |
| Chocolate Shake | 1.4g |
| Strawberry Shake | 1.4g |
| Cheesecake | 1.7g |
| Smoked Bacon (side) | 1.9g |
| Chili with Beans (Cup) | 2.0g |
| Hot Fudge Ice Cream Cake | 2.5g |
| Hot Fudge Cake | 2.5g |
| Two Pancake Stack | 2.5g |
| Buttered Biscuits with Jelly, 2 | 2.6g |
| Biscuit and Gravy | 2.7g |
| Strawberry Pie | 3.0g |
| Kids Pancakes and Sausage Links | 3.5g |
| Mashed Potatoes and Gravy | 3.7g |
| Kids Pancakes and Bacon | 3.7g |
| Cheese and Pretzel | 3.9g |
| Chili Spaghetti | 3.9g |
| Turkey Sausage (side) | 3.9g |
| Pancakes (3 pc) | 4.8g |
| Three Pancake Stack | 4.8g |
| Bacon Burrito | 4.9g |
| Chili with Beans (Bowl) | 4.9g |
| Chef's Salad | 5.0g |
| French Toast and Smoked Ham Breakfast | 5.1g |
| Sausage Gravy & Biscuits | 5.3g |
| Coconut Cream Pie | 5.3g |
| Oreo Shake | 5.4g |
| Grilled Chicken Dinner | 6.7g |
| Southern Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 6.7g |
| Kids Pancakes and Sausage Patty | 6.7g |
| French Toast and Smoked Bacon Breakfast | 6.7g |
| Slim Jim Burger | 7.0g |
| Pork Sausage Patties (side) | 7.6g |
| Open Faced Roast Beef Dinner | 7.7g |
| Bacon and Sausage Burrito | 7.9g |
| Sausage Burrito | 7.9g |
| Fried Shrimp | 8.0g |
| Grilled Cheese | 8.3g |
| French Toast and Turkey Sausage Breakfast | 8.3g |
| Brawny Lad | 8.6g |
| Chicken Tenders (4 pc) | 9.0g |
| Coleslaw | 9.6g |
| French Toast and Goetta Breakfast | 9.9g |
| French Toast and Sausage Links Breakfast | 10.5g |
| French Fries | 10.8g |
| Two Eggs and Smoked Ham | 10.9g |
| Blue Cheese Dressing | 11.0g |
| Kids Pancakes and Turkey Sausage Patty | 11.0g |
| Ranch Dressing | 11.5g |
| Big Boy's Big Breakfast with Smoked Ham | 11.5g |
| Carrot Cake | 11.8g |
| Two Eggs and Turkey Sausage | 11.9g |
| Club Melt | 12.3g |
| Ham and Cheese Omelet | 12.4g |
| Two Eggs and Smoked Bacon | 12.4g |
| Crispy Spuds | 12.6g |
| Western Omelet | 12.6g |
| Double Big Boy Burger | 13.0g |
| Big Boy's Big Breakfast with Smoked Bacon | 13.0g |
| Big Boy's Big Breakfast with Turkey Sausage | 13.3g |
| Mozzarella Cheese Sticks | 13.7g |
| Buddie Boy | 13.9g |
| French Toast and Sausage Patties Breakfast | 14.0g |
| Patty Melt | 14.3g |
| Large French Fries | 14.4g |
| Southern Breaded Chicken Sandwich | 14.4g |
| Crinkle Cut Fries | 14.4g |
| Two Eggs and Goetta | 15.3g |
| Big Boy's Big Breakfast with Goetta | 15.9g |
| Two Eggs and Sausage Links | 16.2g |
| BLT | 16.5g |
| Turkey Club | 16.5g |
| Chicken Parmesan Dinner | 16.7g |
| Big Boy's Big Breakfast with Sausage Links | 16.8g |
| 3 Pc Chicken Tenders Entree | 17.0g |
| Kids Grilled Cheese and Fries | 17.1g |
| Cherry Pie | 17.5g |
| Onion Rings | 18.0g |
| Hand-Breaded Onion Rings | 18.0g |
| Apple Pie | 18.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Club | 18.5g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 18.7g |
| Swiss Miss | 20.1g |
| Alaskan Cod Entree | 20.4g |
| Two Eggs and Sausage Patties | 20.5g |
| Big Boy Burger | 20.8g |
| Big Boy Original | 20.8g |
| BLT Cheeseburger | 21.0g |
| Mushroom Swiss Burger | 21.1g |
| Big Boy's Big Breakfast with Sausage Patties | 21.1g |
| Country Fried Steak Dinner | 21.9g |
| Tartar Sauce | 22.0g |
| Kids Chicken Tenders and Fries | 25.1g |
| Original Pork Sandwich | 25.8g |
| 1/4 Lb Cheeseburger | 27.1g |
| Kids Cheeseburger and Fries | 27.3g |
| Breaded Chicken Club | 27.5g |
| Fish Sandwich | 27.6g |
| Alaskan Cod Sandwich | 27.6g |
| Smashed Boy | 27.9g |
| Classic Cheeseburger | 31.9g |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 32.2g |
| 3 Pc Chicken Tenders N Fries | 37.1g |
| Super Big Boy | 39.9g |
| Fish N Chips | 56.4g |
Frequently asked
Does Frisch's Big Boy use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Frisch's Big Boy cooks with: soybean. Across the 125 menu items we analyzed, it averages 11.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Frisch's Big Boy cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Frisch's Big Boy use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Frisch's Big Boy cooks with soybean, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Frisch's Big Boy seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Frisch's Big Boy cooks with soybean, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Frisch's Big Boy?
Vegetable Soup (Cup) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Frisch's Big Boy, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Frisch's Big Boy?
Fish N Chips is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Frisch's Big Boy, at an estimated 56.4g 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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