JJ Fish & Chicken Seed Oil Report Card
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 113 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
Safest Orders at JJ Fish & 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: Burger Patty Only (No Bun) + Bottled Water, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Macaroni & Cheese | 1.0g |
| Collard Greens | 1.0g |
| Banana Pudding | 2.0g |
| Burger Patty Only (No Bun) | 2.0g |
| Jambalaya | 3.0g |
What to Avoid at JJ Fish & Chicken
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| 3-Item Combo Meal | 24.0g |
| Buffalo Wings (12 pc) | 22.0g |
| Honey BBQ Wings (12 pc) | 22.0g |
| Whole Wings (10 pc) | 20.0g |
| Boneless Chicken (12 pc) | 18.0g |
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 113 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High 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.
Does JJ Fish & Chicken use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates 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., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is JJ Fish & Chicken seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates 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., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
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?
3-Item Combo Meal is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at JJ Fish & Chicken, at an estimated 24.0g 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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