Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken cooks with: soybean. Across the 54 menu items we analyzed, it averages 17.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
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Safest Orders at Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
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: 1-Piece Chicken (Wing), 6.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Collard Greens | 1.0g |
| White Bread | 1.0g |
| Mac & Cheese | 5.0g |
| Potato Salad | 5.0g |
| 1-Piece Chicken (Wing) | 6.0g |
What to Avoid at Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| 20 Piece Snack | 60.0g |
| 12 Piece Snack | 60.0g |
| 8 Piece Snack | 60.0g |
| 16 Piece Snack | 60.0g |
| Half Chicken Plate | 48.0g |
Every Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken item, ranked
All 54 items we have for Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Sweet Tea | 0.0g |
| Arnold Palmer | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| IBC Root Beer | 0.0g |
| Baked Beans | 1.0g |
| Collard Greens | 1.0g |
| White Bread | 1.0g |
| IBC Root Beer Float | 1.0g |
| Chess Pie Slice | 3.0g |
| Sweet Potato Pie Slice | 3.0g |
| Coleslaw | 4.0g |
| Coconut Pie Slice | 4.0g |
| Chocolate Chess Pie Slice | 4.0g |
| Mac & Cheese | 5.0g |
| Potato Salad | 5.0g |
| Pecan Pie Slice | 5.0g |
| 1-Piece Chicken (Wing) | 6.0g |
| 1-Piece Chicken (Leg) | 7.0g |
| 1-Piece Chicken (Thigh) | 9.0g |
| Seasoned Fries | 9.0g |
| Hushpuppies | 9.0g |
| Leg (a la carte) | 9.0g |
| Wing (a la carte) | 9.0g |
| Tender (a la carte) | 9.0g |
| 1-Piece Chicken (Breast) | 10.0g |
| Thigh (a la carte) | 10.0g |
| Corn Nuggets | 10.0g |
| Catfish Tender (a la carte) | 11.0g |
| Fried Green Tomatoes | 11.0g |
| Fried Okra | 11.0g |
| Breast (a la carte) | 12.0g |
| Fried Pickles | 12.0g |
| 2-Piece Chicken (Mixed) | 16.0g |
| Chicken Sandwich | 18.0g |
| 2 Piece Dark Snack | 18.0g |
| Waffle & Chicken | 20.0g |
| 2 Piece Dark Plate | 20.0g |
| Chicken Sandwich Combo | 21.0g |
| 2 Piece White Snack | 22.0g |
| 3-Piece Chicken (Mixed) | 24.0g |
| 2 Piece White Plate | 24.0g |
| 3 Tenders Plate | 28.0g |
| 3 Piece Dark Plate | 28.0g |
| 3 Piece Wing Plate | 30.0g |
| Catfish Platter | 30.0g |
| Half Chicken | 32.0g |
| 3 Piece White Plate | 34.0g |
| 4 Tenders Plate | 36.0g |
| Whole Chicken | 44.0g |
| Half Chicken Plate | 48.0g |
| 20 Piece Snack | 60.0g |
| 12 Piece Snack | 60.0g |
| 8 Piece Snack | 60.0g |
| 16 Piece Snack | 60.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken cooks with: soybean. Across the 54 menu items we analyzed, it averages 17.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
What oil does Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken cooks with soybean, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken 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 Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken?
Collard Greens is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken?
20 Piece Snack is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken, at an estimated 60.0g 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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