Royal Farms Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Royal Farms cooks with: Soybean oil (pressure-fried chicken & Western Fries cooked in same oil). Across the 89 menu items we analyzed, it averages 12.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
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Safest Orders at Royal Farms
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: Cheeseburger Slider + Bottled Water, 3.1g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| BBQ | 0.0g |
| Buffalo | 0.0g |
| Potato Salad | 3.0g |
| Cheeseburger Slider | 3.1g |
| Turkey and Cheese Sub | 3.2g |
What to Avoid at Royal Farms
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| 4 Piece Mixed Chicken Meal | 56.9g |
| 5 Piece Tender Meal | 51.9g |
| Family Western Fries | 51.0g |
| 3 Piece White Chicken Meal | 44.6g |
| Mac and Cheese Tender Bowl | 42.8g |
Every Royal Farms item, ranked
All 89 items we have for Royal Farms, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Fountain Soda | 0.0g |
| Frozen Lemonade | 0.0g |
| BBQ | 0.0g |
| Buffalo | 0.0g |
| Spicy Sauce | 0.0g |
| Dinner Roll | 0.9g |
| Jalapeno Cheese Sauce | 1.5g |
| Small Mashed Potatoes | 2.0g |
| Potato Salad | 3.0g |
| Large Mashed Potatoes | 3.0g |
| Cheeseburger Slider | 3.1g |
| Turkey and Cheese Sub | 3.2g |
| Brownie | 3.9g |
| Bacon, Egg and Cheese Biscuit | 4.0g |
| Ham, Egg and Cheese Biscuit | 4.3g |
| Cheeseburger | 4.5g |
| Italian Cold Cut Sub | 4.6g |
| Small Mac and Cheese | 4.7g |
| Ham and Cheese Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich - White | 5.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich - Chesapeake | 5.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich - Buffalo | 5.0g |
| Turkey Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Hamburger | 5.1g |
| Classic Tender | 5.1g |
| Spicy Tender | 5.1g |
| Fried Chicken Wing | 5.6g |
| Scrapple, Egg and Cheese Biscuit | 5.7g |
| Roasted RoFo Buffalo Chicken Wrap | 5.7g |
| Waffle Bacon, Egg & Cheese | 5.9g |
| Grilled Chicken Wrap - Mediterranean | 6.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich - Club | 6.0g |
| Biscuit | 6.0g |
| Italian Cold Cut Sandwich | 6.0g |
| BLT Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Sausage Biscuit | 6.1g |
| Sausage, Egg and Cheese Biscuit | 6.9g |
| Large Mashed Potatoes with Gravy | 6.9g |
| Chesapeake Cheeseburger | 7.0g |
| Small Western Cheese Fries | 7.0g |
| Atomic Cheeseburger | 7.0g |
| Pulled Chicken Sandwich - Atomic | 7.0g |
| Homestyle Chicken Salad Sandwich | 7.0g |
| Honey Mustard | 7.0g |
| Fried Chicken Leg | 7.1g |
| Ranch | 7.5g |
| Mash Bowl Spicy Tender | 7.8g |
| Pulled Chicken Sandwich - Garlic Aioli | 8.0g |
| Pulled Chicken Sandwich - BBQ | 8.0g |
| Pulled Chicken Sandwich - Buffalo | 8.0g |
| Waffle | 8.5g |
| Bacon Double Cheeseburger | 9.0g |
| Large Mac and Cheese | 9.1g |
| Chicken Slider | 9.9g |
| Garlic Aioli | 10.0g |
| Large Western Cheese Fries | 11.0g |
| Chesapeake Sauce | 11.0g |
| Mashed Potato Tender Bowl | 11.8g |
| Chicken Slider - Buffalo | 12.0g |
| Chicken Slider - Chesapeake | 12.0g |
| Waffle Sausage | 12.2g |
| Fried Chicken Thigh | 12.7g |
| Build Your Own Tender Sub | 13.0g |
| Spicy Tender Sub | 13.1g |
| Hash Brown | 13.2g |
| Chicken Breakfast Burrito | 14.5g |
| Chicken Tender Sub | 14.8g |
| Chicken Biscuit | 15.0g |
| Western Fries Small | 16.2g |
| Chicken, Egg and Cheese Biscuit | 17.0g |
| Roasted Chicken Chesapeake Wrap | 17.2g |
| Macaroni Salad | 17.4g |
| Fried Chicken Breast | 20.0g |
| 3 Piece Dark Chicken Meal | 22.0g |
| Western Fries Large | 24.6g |
| Coleslaw | 25.8g |
| 2 Piece Tender Meal | 26.6g |
| Pulled Chicken Club | 31.9g |
| 2 Piece Dark Chicken Meal | 33.3g |
| 3 Piece Tender Meal | 35.8g |
| 2 Piece White Chicken Meal | 35.9g |
| Cordon Bleu Tender Sub | 37.7g |
| Chicken Salad Homestyle | 40.3g |
| Mac and Cheese Tender Bowl | 42.8g |
| 3 Piece White Chicken Meal | 44.6g |
| Family Western Fries | 51.0g |
| 5 Piece Tender Meal | 51.9g |
| 4 Piece Mixed Chicken Meal | 56.9g |
Frequently asked
Does Royal Farms use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Royal Farms cooks with: Soybean oil (pressure-fried chicken & Western Fries cooked in same oil). Across the 89 menu items we analyzed, it averages 12.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
What oil does Royal Farms cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean oil (pressure-fried chicken & Western Fries cooked in same oil). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Royal Farms use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Royal Farms cooks with Soybean oil (pressure-fried chicken & Western Fries cooked in same oil), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Royal Farms seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Royal Farms cooks with Soybean oil (pressure-fried chicken & Western Fries cooked in same oil), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Royal Farms?
BBQ is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Royal Farms, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Royal Farms?
4 Piece Mixed Chicken Meal is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Royal Farms, at an estimated 56.9g 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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