O'Charley's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, O'Charley's cooks with: soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 110 menu items we analyzed, it averages 13.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
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Safest Orders at O'Charley'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: House Salad + Iced Tea, 2.6g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Nashville Deviled Eggs | 2.0g |
| Chicken Harvest Soup Cup | 2.0g |
| Cream of Tomato Basil Soup Cup | 2.0g |
| Filet Mignon | 2.0g |
| Slow Roasted Prime Rib 8 oz | 2.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at O'Charley's
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Hand-Breaded Catfish Dinner | 74.4g |
| Southern Pecan Chicken Tender Salad | 58.8g |
| Southern Fried Chicken Salad | 55.2g |
| Fish & Chips | 54.6g |
| Garlic Steak Pasta | 53.3g |
Every O'Charley's item, ranked
All 110 items we have for O'Charley's, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Seasoned Green Beans | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Tender Sauce, Chipotle | 0.5g |
| Baked Potato | 0.6g |
| Mashed Sweet Potatoes | 1.0g |
| Unsliceably Soft Yeast Roll | 1.2g |
| Kids Sundae Dessert | 1.4g |
| Grilled Asparagus | 1.6g |
| Nashville Deviled Eggs | 2.0g |
| Chicken Harvest Soup Cup | 2.0g |
| Cream of Tomato Basil Soup Cup | 2.0g |
| Filet Mignon | 2.0g |
| Slow Roasted Prime Rib 8 oz | 2.0g |
| Bourbon Glazed Collard Greens | 2.0g |
| Kids Pasta with Marinara | 2.0g |
| Tender Sauce, Buffalo | 2.0g |
| Seasoned Rice Pilaf | 2.4g |
| House Salad | 2.6g |
| Overloaded Potato Soup Cup | 3.0g |
| Chicken Tortilla Soup, Bowl | 3.0g |
| Bacon & Bourbon Glazed Filet | 3.0g |
| Bourbon Grilled Salmon 6 oz | 3.0g |
| French Silk Pie | 3.0g |
| Kids Grilled Chicken Meal | 3.0g |
| Kids Macaroni and Cheese | 3.6g |
| Hand-Cut Ribeye Steak, 12 oz. (no side) | 4.0g |
| Barrel House Pork Chops | 4.0g |
| Bourbon Grilled Salmon 9 oz | 4.0g |
| Goo Goo Crunch Pie | 4.0g |
| Mint Brownie Blast Pie | 4.0g |
| Kids Grilled Cheese Sandwich | 4.0g |
| Grilled Top Sirloin 6 oz | 4.2g |
| California Chicken Salad Full | 4.5g |
| Grilled Chicken Dinner | 4.9g |
| Overloaded Potato Soup Bowl | 5.0g |
| California Chicken Salad Half | 5.0g |
| Steak & Garlic Shrimp | 5.0g |
| Santa Fe Tilapia | 5.0g |
| Thick-Cut Potato Chips | 5.0g |
| Slow Roasted Prime Rib 12 oz | 5.7g |
| Southwest Black Bean Burger | 6.0g |
| Loaded Baked Potato | 6.0g |
| Baby Back Ribs (half rack) | 6.5g |
| Mac & Cheese Side | 6.7g |
| BLTC Sandwich | 7.0g |
| Open Faced Prime Rib Sandwich | 7.0g |
| Cedar-Planked Salmon | 7.5g |
| Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae | 7.8g |
| BLTC Sandwich with Fried Egg | 8.0g |
| Carolina BBQ Chicken Sandwich | 8.0g |
| Cajun BBQ Prime Rib Sandwich | 8.0g |
| Chicken Pot Pie | 8.0g |
| Kids Corn Dog Bites | 8.0g |
| Grilled Top Sirloin 12 oz | 8.3g |
| Smashed Potatoes | 8.3g |
| Grilled Salmon | 8.4g |
| Ooey Gooey Caramel Pie | 8.4g |
| Prime Rib Steakhouse Burger | 9.0g |
| Southern Coleslaw | 9.0g |
| Cinnamon Sugar Donuts | 9.0g |
| Chips & Spicy White Queso | 9.9g |
| Southern Pecan Pie | 10.0g |
| Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders | 10.0g |
| Spicy Jack Cheese Wedges | 10.0g |
| Wild West Burger | 10.0g |
| Savannah Crab Cake Dinner | 10.0g |
| Kids Cheeseburger Meal | 10.9g |
| Steakhouse Wedge Salad with Steak | 11.0g |
| Kids Fried Shrimp Basket | 11.0g |
| Chipotle Chicken Tenders Appetizer | 12.0g |
| Steakhouse Wedge Salad with Chicken | 12.0g |
| Southern Fried Chicken Breast | 12.0g |
| Kids Chicken Tenders Meal | 12.0g |
| Ranch Dressing | 12.0g |
| Spinach & Artichoke Dip | 12.6g |
| Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Nashville Fried Chicken Breast | 13.0g |
| Baby Back Ribs Full Rack | 13.0g |
| French Fries | 14.0g |
| Tender Sauce, Smokey Honey BBQ | 14.5g |
| Nashville Hot Chicken Dinner | 15.0g |
| Classic Cheeseburger | 16.3g |
| Sweet Potato Fries | 17.4g |
| Rolls, 6 ea. with butter blend | 18.3g |
| Tender Sauce, Honey Boom Boom | 18.5g |
| Honey Mustard Dressing | 18.5g |
| Mushroom Swiss Burger | 19.0g |
| Country Apple Pie | 19.0g |
| Better Cheddar Bacon Burger | 20.0g |
| New Orleans Cajun Shrimp Pasta | 20.4g |
| Caesar Salad | 20.6g |
| Ultimate Chicken Sandwich, Grilled (no side) | 22.7g |
| New Orleans Cajun Chicken Pasta | 23.1g |
| Half Club Sandwich | 28.5g |
| Buttermilk Fried Shrimp Dinner | 29.4g |
| Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad | 29.9g |
| Chicken Tenders Dinner | 34.7g |
| Ultimate Chicken Sandwich, Fried (no side) | 34.7g |
| BBQ Ribs & Chicken Tenders | 34.9g |
| Buffalo Chicken Tenders Appetizer | 35.0g |
| Original Chicken Tenders Appetizer | 36.0g |
| Loaded Potato Skins | 37.4g |
| Club Sandwich | 40.8g |
| Top Shelf Combo Appetizer | 47.1g |
| Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders | 48.0g |
| Garlic Steak Pasta | 53.3g |
| Fish & Chips | 54.6g |
| Southern Fried Chicken Salad | 55.2g |
| Southern Pecan Chicken Tender Salad | 58.8g |
| Hand-Breaded Catfish Dinner | 74.4g |
Frequently asked
Does O'Charley's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, O'Charley's cooks with: soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 110 menu items we analyzed, it averages 13.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
What oil does O'Charley's cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean/vegetable oil (frying); butter on rolls. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does O'Charley's use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates O'Charley's cooks with soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is O'Charley's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates O'Charley's cooks with soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at O'Charley's?
Filet Mignon is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at O'Charley's, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at O'Charley's?
Hand-Breaded Catfish Dinner is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at O'Charley's, at an estimated 74.4g 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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