Jack's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Jack's cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 80 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Jack'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: Grilled Chicken Salad + Coffee, 4.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Grilled Chicken Salad | 4.0g |
| Breakfast Wrap (Bacon) | 4.7g |
| Breakfast Wrap (Sausage) | 5.5g |
| Regular Hamburger | 6.5g |
| Cheeseburger | 6.8g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Jack's
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Coleslaw Large | 44.4g |
| 10-Piece Chicken Fingers | 35.0g |
| Chicken Finger Snack (3 pc) | 27.7g |
| Country Fried Steak Biscuit | 26.0g |
| Hash Browns (Large) | 21.6g |
Every Jack's item, ranked
All 80 items we have for Jack's, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Green Beans Small | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| BBQ Dipping Sauce | 0.0g |
| Coffee | 0.0g |
| Freshly Brewed Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Freshly Brewed Tea | 0.0g |
| Simply Orange Juice | 0.0g |
| Bottled Water | 0.0g |
| Side Salad | 0.4g |
| Milk | 0.4g |
| Green Beans Large | 0.6g |
| Buffalo Dipping Sauce | 0.6g |
| Ice Cream | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Shake (Small) | 1.9g |
| Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Small | 2.0g |
| Hand-Dipped Milkshake | 2.0g |
| Chocolate Shake (Large) | 2.8g |
| Mac n Cheese Small | 3.0g |
| Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Large | 4.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Salad | 4.0g |
| Fried Pie | 4.0g |
| Breakfast Wrap (Bacon) | 4.7g |
| Crinkle-Cut Fries Small | 5.0g |
| Mac n Cheese Large | 5.0g |
| Kids Hamburger | 5.0g |
| Apple Pie | 5.2g |
| Breakfast Wrap (Sausage) | 5.5g |
| Grits | 6.0g |
| Kids Cheeseburger | 6.0g |
| Regular Hamburger | 6.5g |
| Buttermilk Biscuit | 6.5g |
| Cheeseburger | 6.8g |
| Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce | 7.5g |
| Pancakes | 7.8g |
| Egg & Cheese Biscuit | 8.0g |
| French Fries (Medium) | 8.0g |
| Bacon Biscuit | 8.0g |
| BLT Salad | 8.3g |
| Onion Rings (Medium) | 9.0g |
| Double Cheeseburger | 9.0g |
| Kids Chicken Fingers | 9.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 9.2g |
| Ranch Dipping Sauce | 9.5g |
| Biscuits & Gravy (Single) | 9.8g |
| Smoked Sausage Biscuit | 9.9g |
| Sausage Biscuit | 10.0g |
| BLT Biscuit | 10.0g |
| Chicken Biscuit | 10.5g |
| Ham Biscuit | 10.6g |
| Coleslaw Small | 10.8g |
| Breakfast Deluxe Platter | 12.0g |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit | 12.5g |
| Jack Burger | 13.0g |
| Fish Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Really Big Jack | 13.0g |
| 3-Piece Chicken Fingers Dinner | 13.0g |
| Fried Chicken Salad | 13.0g |
| Comeback Dipping Sauce | 13.0g |
| Crinkle-Cut Fries Large | 13.8g |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | 14.0g |
| 2-Piece Fried Chicken Dinner | 14.0g |
| Fried Chicken (2pc) with a Biscuit | 14.0g |
| Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit | 14.4g |
| Big Breakfast Sandwich (Bacon) | 14.8g |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 15.0g |
| Hash Browns (Regular) | 15.0g |
| Chicken Sandwich | 15.4g |
| Big Jack | 17.5g |
| Double Jack Burger | 19.0g |
| Breakfast Special Platter | 19.3g |
| 3-Piece Fried Chicken Dinner | 20.0g |
| 5-Piece Chicken Fingers Dinner | 20.0g |
| Big Breakfast Sandwich (Smoked Sausage) | 21.2g |
| Biscuits & Gravy (Double) | 21.3g |
| Big Breakfast Sandwich (Sausage) | 21.4g |
| Hash Browns (Large) | 21.6g |
| Country Fried Steak Biscuit | 26.0g |
| Chicken Finger Snack (3 pc) | 27.7g |
| 10-Piece Chicken Fingers | 35.0g |
| Coleslaw Large | 44.4g |
Frequently asked
Does Jack's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Jack's cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 80 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Jack's cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean oil. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Jack's use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Jack's cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Jack's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Jack's cooks with soybean oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Jack's?
Grilled Chicken Salad is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Jack's, at an estimated 4.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Jack's?
Coleslaw Large is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Jack's, at an estimated 44.4g 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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