Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken cooks with: soybean oil (estimated). Across the 64 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Louisiana Famous Fried 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: Gumbo Pint + Bottled Water, 4.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Gumbo Pint | 4.0g |
| Chicken Fried Rice | 7.0g |
| Gumbo Quart | 7.0g |
| Fried Chicken Leg | 8.0g |
| Fried Chicken Wing | 8.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| 5 Whole Wings | 35.0g |
| 10 Hot Wings | 31.0g |
| Fried Shrimp 30 Piece | 30.0g |
| 10 Whole Wing Combo | 29.0g |
| Fried Fish 10 Piece | 28.0g |
Every Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken item, ranked
All 64 items we have for Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Soda | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Slushie | 0.0g |
| BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Hot Sauce | 0.0g |
| Corn on the Cob | 1.0g |
| Dinner Roll | 1.0g |
| Mashed Potato | 1.0g |
| Dirty Rice | 2.0g |
| Red Beans and Rice | 2.0g |
| Mac N Cheese Small | 2.0g |
| Seafood Sauce | 3.0g |
| Potato Salad | 3.0g |
| Cheesecake | 3.0g |
| Apple Pie | 3.0g |
| Coleslaw | 4.0g |
| Gumbo Pint | 4.0g |
| Mac N Cheese Large | 4.0g |
| Carrot Cake | 4.0g |
| Lemon Cake | 4.0g |
| Oreo Cheesecake | 4.0g |
| Red Velvet Cake | 4.0g |
| French Fries Small | 5.0g |
| Chicken Fried Rice | 7.0g |
| Gumbo Quart | 7.0g |
| Corn Fritter | 7.0g |
| Hush Puppies | 7.0g |
| House Made Tartar Sauce | 7.5g |
| Fried Chicken Leg | 8.0g |
| Fried Chicken Wing | 8.0g |
| Fish Fillet (1 pc) | 8.0g |
| French Fries (regular) | 8.0g |
| Fried Chicken Thigh | 9.0g |
| Orange Chicken | 9.0g |
| Sesame Chicken | 9.0g |
| Combination Fried Rice | 9.0g |
| Fried Okra | 9.0g |
| Gizzards 10 Piece | 10.0g |
| Chicken Eggrolls 5 Piece | 10.0g |
| Fried Chicken Breast | 11.0g |
| French Fries (large) | 11.0g |
| Chicken Nuggets | 11.0g |
| Chicken Tenders 4 Piece | 12.0g |
| Fish Nuggets | 12.0g |
| Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Fish Fillet Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Shrimp Fried Rice | 14.0g |
| Chicken Tenders 5 Piece | 14.0g |
| Fried Shrimp 15 Piece | 16.0g |
| 10 Gizzards w/ Fries & Roll | 19.0g |
| 2-Piece Chicken Meal | 20.0g |
| Fish & Shrimp Combo | 21.0g |
| Fried Shrimp 20 Piece | 21.0g |
| Chicken Tenders Combo (3 pc) | 22.0g |
| 3-Piece Chicken Meal | 25.0g |
| Mix Combo (chicken + fish) | 25.0g |
| 2 Fish + Leg + Thigh Combo | 26.0g |
| 30-Piece Chicken Only | 27.0g |
| 3 Fish Fillet Meal | 27.0g |
| Fried Fish 10 Piece | 28.0g |
| 10 Whole Wing Combo | 29.0g |
| Fried Shrimp 30 Piece | 30.0g |
| 10 Hot Wings | 31.0g |
| 5 Whole Wings | 35.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken cooks with: soybean oil (estimated). Across the 64 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean oil (likely; not explicitly disclosed — common for Southern fried chicken chains). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken cooks with soybean oil (estimated), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken 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 Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken?
Chicken Nuggets is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken, at an estimated 11.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken?
5 Whole Wings is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken, at an estimated 35.0g 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. 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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