Guthrie's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Guthrie's cooks with: soybean oil (estimated). Across the 43 menu items we analyzed, it averages 41.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
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Safest Orders at Guthrie's
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: Chicken Fingers (2 pc) + Unsweet Tea, 3.9g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chicken Fingers (2 pc) | 3.9g |
| Chicken Fingers (3 pc) | 5.9g |
| Chicken Fingers (4 pc) | 7.9g |
| Chicken Fingers (5 pc) | 9.8g |
| Chicken Fingers (6 pc) | 11.8g |
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| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| 75-Piece Party Tray | 538.9g |
| 50-Piece Party Tray | 359.3g |
| Family Meal (25 fingers + fries + slaw + toast + tea) | 234.9g |
| Chicken Fingers (25 pc Gut Bucket) | 181.8g |
| Big G Combo (6 fingers + sides) | 68.4g |
Every Guthrie's item, ranked
All 43 items we have for Guthrie's, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Dr Pepper (20 oz) | 0.0g |
| Sprite (32 oz) | 0.0g |
| Cherry Coke (20 oz) | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola (20 oz) | 0.0g |
| Guthrie's Unsweet Tea (32 oz) | 0.0g |
| Cherry Coke (32 oz) | 0.0g |
| Hi-C Pink Lemonade (20 oz) | 0.0g |
| Guthrie's Sweet Tea (32 oz) | 0.0g |
| Guthrie's Unsweet Tea (20 oz) | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke (20 oz) | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke (32 oz) | 0.0g |
| Hi-C Pink Lemonade (32 oz) | 0.0g |
| Dr Pepper (32 oz) | 0.0g |
| Sprite (20 oz) | 0.0g |
| BBQ Sauce (2 fl oz) | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola (32 oz) | 0.0g |
| Guthrie's Sweet Tea (20 oz) | 0.0g |
| Chicken Fingers (1 pc) | 2.0g |
| Texas Toast | 2.4g |
| Chicken Fingers (2 pc) | 3.9g |
| Cole Slaw | 4.8g |
| Chicken Fingers (3 pc) | 5.9g |
| Chicken Fingers (4 pc) | 7.9g |
| Chicken Fingers (5 pc) | 9.8g |
| French Fries | 10.2g |
| Chicken Fingers (6 pc) | 11.8g |
| Ranch (2 fl oz) | 12.0g |
| Honey Mustard (2 fl oz) | 15.6g |
| Guthrie's Signature Sauce | 20.4g |
| Kids Meal (2 fingers + fries + juice) | 30.7g |
| Little G Combo (2 fingers + fries) | 33.7g |
| Chicken Finger Sandwich | 34.1g |
| 3 Finger Combo | 35.7g |
| Snack | 36.2g |
| 4 Finger Combo | 38.6g |
| Sandwich Combo (sandwich + fries) | 42.4g |
| Original Box Combo (5 fingers + sides) | 43.1g |
| Big G Combo (6 fingers + sides) | 68.4g |
| Chicken Fingers (25 pc Gut Bucket) | 181.8g |
| Family Meal (25 fingers + fries + slaw + toast + tea) | 234.9g |
| 50-Piece Party Tray | 359.3g |
| 75-Piece Party Tray | 538.9g |
Frequently asked
Does Guthrie's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Guthrie's cooks with: soybean oil (estimated). Across the 43 menu items we analyzed, it averages 41.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
What oil does Guthrie's cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean oil (inferred: soy allergen confirmed in allergen disclosures; no explicit oil type published by chain). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Guthrie's use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Guthrie's cooks with soybean oil (estimated), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Guthrie's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Guthrie's cooks with soybean oil (estimated), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Guthrie's?
Chicken Finger Sandwich is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Guthrie's, at an estimated 34.1g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Guthrie's?
75-Piece Party Tray is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Guthrie's, at an estimated 538.9g 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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