Parker's Kitchen Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Parker's Kitchen cooks with: soybean (fried items); Parker's Kitchen confirms its chicken tenders are hand-breaded and fried in "100% premium soy oil" - other fried items (catfish, pork chops, okra, potato logs, wings, nuggets) are assumed to share the same fryer oil since no exceptions were found. Across the 37 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Parker's Kitchen
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: BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich + Costa Rican Blend Coffee, 6.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Southern Grits (Cheese) | 0.1g |
| Southern Grits (Plain) | 0.3g |
| Bacon | 2.0g |
| Mac & Cheese | 2.2g |
| Sausage Patties | 4.4g |
What to Avoid at Parker's Kitchen
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fish & Grits (Plain Grits) | 21.9g |
| Fried Fish (2 fillets) | 21.6g |
| Fish & Grits (Cheese Grits) | 20.9g |
| Fried Pork Chops (2pc) | 19.8g |
| Original Chicken Tender Sandwich | 17.4g |
Every Parker's Kitchen item, ranked
All 37 items we have for Parker's Kitchen, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Southern Grits (Cheese) | 0.1g |
| Southern Grits (Plain) | 0.3g |
| Bacon | 2.0g |
| Parker's Secret Sauce | 2.0g |
| Honey Mustard | 2.0g |
| Buffalo Sauce | 2.0g |
| Chicken Tender Biscuit | 2.1g |
| Mac & Cheese | 2.2g |
| Sausage Patties | 4.4g |
| Egg Casserole | 5.0g |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit | 5.1g |
| Sausage Gravy | 5.3g |
| BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Breakfast Bowl (Bacon) | 6.3g |
| Cheeseburger | 6.5g |
| Breakfast Bowl (Sausage) | 6.5g |
| Fried Livers & Gizzards | 6.6g |
| Pepperoni Roll | 6.7g |
| Full Breakfast | 7.0g |
| Hash Browns | 7.2g |
| Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit | 7.7g |
| Hand-Breaded Nuggets | 8.4g |
| Sausage, Egg & Cheese Burrito | 8.5g |
| Fried Okra | 9.0g |
| BBQ Chicken Sandwich | 10.0g |
| Potato Logs | 10.2g |
| Biscuits & Gravy | 10.8g |
| Boneless Wings (6pc) | 12.0g |
| Fried Fish Sandwich | 12.0g |
| Chicken Tenders (3pc) | 13.2g |
| Spicy Chicken Tender Sandwich | 16.7g |
| Original Chicken Tender Sandwich | 17.4g |
| Fried Pork Chops (2pc) | 19.8g |
| Fish & Grits (Cheese Grits) | 20.9g |
| Fried Fish (2 fillets) | 21.6g |
| Fish & Grits (Plain Grits) | 21.9g |
Frequently asked
Does Parker's Kitchen use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Parker's Kitchen cooks with: soybean (fried items); Parker's Kitchen confirms its chicken tenders are hand-breaded and fried in "100% premium soy oil" - other fried items (catfish, pork chops, okra, potato logs, wings, nuggets) are assumed to share the same fryer oil since no exceptions were found. Across the 37 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Parker's Kitchen cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean (fried items); Parker's Kitchen confirms its chicken tenders are hand-breaded and fried in "100% premium soy oil" - other fried items (catfish, pork chops, okra, potato logs, wings, nuggets) are assumed to share the same fryer oil since no exceptions were found. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Parker's Kitchen use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Parker's Kitchen cooks with soybean (fried items); Parker's Kitchen confirms its chicken tenders are hand-breaded and fried in "100% premium soy oil" - other fried items (catfish, pork chops, okra, potato logs, wings, nuggets) are assumed to share the same fryer oil since no exceptions were found, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Parker's Kitchen seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Parker's Kitchen cooks with soybean (fried items); Parker's Kitchen confirms its chicken tenders are hand-breaded and fried in "100% premium soy oil" - other fried items (catfish, pork chops, okra, potato logs, wings, nuggets) are assumed to share the same fryer oil since no exceptions were found, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Parker's Kitchen?
Southern Grits (Cheese) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Parker's Kitchen, at an estimated 0.1g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Parker's Kitchen?
Fish & Grits (Plain Grits) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Parker's Kitchen, at an estimated 21.9g 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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