Juan Pollo Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Corn Tortilla | 0.0g PUFA |
| Salsa (side) | 0.0g PUFA |
| Rice (side) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Beans (side) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Sour Cream (side) | 1.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Half Chicken Meal | 8.0g PUFA |
| Chicken Salad | 8.0g PUFA |
| Nacho Supreme | 8.0g PUFA |
| Potato Salad (side) | 8.0g PUFA |
| Thigh & Leg Meal | 5.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Juan Pollo use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Juan Pollo cooks with: Chicken fat (mesquite wood-fired rotisserie, no frying oil); soybean-based mayonnaise in potato salad; likely soybean or corn oil in tortilla chips and rice; lard or vegetable oil in beans (not published). Across the 21 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Juan Pollo cook with?
Our research indicates: Chicken fat (mesquite wood-fired rotisserie, no frying oil); soybean-based mayonnaise in potato salad; likely soybean or corn oil in tortilla chips and rice; lard or vegetable oil in beans (not published). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Juan Pollo?
Corn Tortilla is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Juan Pollo, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Juan Pollo?
Half Chicken Meal is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Juan Pollo, at an estimated 8.0g 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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