JJ Fish & Chicken Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Macaroni & Cheese | 1.0g PUFA |
| Collard Greens | 1.0g PUFA |
| Red Beans & Rice | 1.0g PUFA |
| Banana Pudding | 2.0g PUFA |
| Jambalaya | 3.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Hot Wings (fried) | 13.0g PUFA |
| Chicken Wings (fried) | 12.0g PUFA |
| Catfish Fillet (fried) | 10.0g PUFA |
| Catfish Nuggets (fried) | 10.0g PUFA |
| Oysters (fried) | 10.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does JJ Fish & Chicken use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, JJ Fish & Chicken cooks with: All fried items (fish, chicken, shrimp, sides) cooked in soybean/corn oil blend — very high PUFA. Gumbo and jambalaya cooked with vegetable oil base. Cold sides (mac & cheese, collard greens, potato salad, coleslaw) are low-to-medium PUFA.. Across the 34 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does JJ Fish & Chicken cook with?
Our research indicates: All fried items (fish, chicken, shrimp, sides) cooked in soybean/corn oil blend — very high PUFA. Gumbo and jambalaya cooked with vegetable oil base. Cold sides (mac & cheese, collard greens, potato salad, coleslaw) are low-to-medium PUFA.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at JJ Fish & Chicken?
Macaroni & Cheese is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at JJ Fish & Chicken, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at JJ Fish & Chicken?
Hot Wings (fried) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at JJ Fish & Chicken, at an estimated 13.0g 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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