Rudy's BBQ Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Rudy's BBQ cooks with: No deep fryer at all. The seed-oil exposure is the mayonnaise in the potato salad and the slaw, the three-bean vinaigrette, and bought-in bakery items. Smoked meats use their own beef/pork fat.. Across the 46 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Rudy's BBQ
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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Original Sause | 0.0g |
| Sissy Sause | 0.0g |
| New Potatoes | 0.4g |
| Turkey Breast (1/2 lb) | 0.5g |
| Jumbo Smoked Potato | 0.5g |
What to Avoid at Rudy's BBQ
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Potato Salad | 13.2g |
| Jalapeno Cheddar Link (1/2 lb) | 10.3g |
| Jalapeno Sausage Link (1/2 lb) | 10.3g |
| Regular Sausage Link (1/2 lb) | 10.3g |
| Half Chicken | 9.6g |
Every Rudy's BBQ item, ranked
All 46 items we have for Rudy's BBQ, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Original Sause | 0.0g |
| Sissy Sause | 0.0g |
| New Potatoes | 0.4g |
| Turkey Breast (1/2 lb) | 0.5g |
| Corn-on-the-Cob | 0.5g |
| Jumbo Smoked Potato | 0.5g |
| Chocolate Pudding | 0.7g |
| Banana Pudding | 0.8g |
| Rudy's Beans | 0.9g |
| White Bread (2 slices) | 1.0g |
| Cream Corn | 1.0g |
| Jumbo Smoked Potato with Meat | 1.0g |
| Turkey Sandwich | 1.0g |
| Brisket Sandwich | 1.1g |
| Rice Krispie Treat | 1.1g |
| Green Chile Stew | 1.2g |
| Pork Loin (1/2 lb) | 1.3g |
| Peppered Tenderloin (1/2 lb) | 1.3g |
| Rudy's Chop Sandwich | 1.4g |
| Pork Loin Sandwich | 1.5g |
| Rudy's Chop (1/2 lb) | 2.0g |
| Three Bean Salad | 2.2g |
| Ham Sandwich | 2.3g |
| Ham (1/2 lb) | 2.5g |
| Brisket (1/2 lb) | 2.9g |
| Breakfast Taco | 3.0g |
| Brisket Moist (1/2 lb) | 3.0g |
| Brownie | 3.0g |
| Prime Rib (1/2 lb) | 3.0g |
| Peach Cobbler | 3.9g |
| Breakfast Bowl | 4.0g |
| Jumbo Smoked Potato with 2 Meats | 4.0g |
| Pulled Pork Sandwich | 4.4g |
| Cole Slaw | 4.8g |
| Sausage Wrap | 5.0g |
| 2 Meat Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Pork Ribs (1/2 lb) | 5.5g |
| Baby Back Ribs (1/2 lb) | 5.5g |
| Pulled Pork (1/2 lb) | 5.9g |
| Sausage Sandwich | 7.4g |
| Half Chicken | 9.6g |
| Jalapeno Cheddar Link (1/2 lb) | 10.3g |
| Jalapeno Sausage Link (1/2 lb) | 10.3g |
| Regular Sausage Link (1/2 lb) | 10.3g |
| Potato Salad | 13.2g |
Frequently asked
Does Rudy's BBQ use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Rudy's BBQ cooks with: No deep fryer at all. The seed-oil exposure is the mayonnaise in the potato salad and the slaw, the three-bean vinaigrette, and bought-in bakery items. Smoked meats use their own beef/pork fat.. Across the 46 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Rudy's BBQ cook with?
Our research indicates: No deep fryer at all. The seed-oil exposure is the mayonnaise in the potato salad and the slaw, the three-bean vinaigrette, and bought-in bakery items. Smoked meats use their own beef/pork fat.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Rudy's BBQ use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Rudy's BBQ cooks with No deep fryer at all. The seed-oil exposure is the mayonnaise in the potato salad and the slaw, the three-bean vinaigrette, and bought-in bakery items. Smoked meats use their own beef/pork fat., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Rudy's BBQ seed oil free?
Largely yes. Our research indicates Rudy's BBQ cooks with No deep fryer at all. The seed-oil exposure is the mayonnaise in the potato salad and the slaw, the three-bean vinaigrette, and bought-in bakery items. Smoked meats use their own beef/pork fat., which is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.
What is the safest thing to order at Rudy's BBQ?
Original Sause is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Rudy's BBQ, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Rudy's BBQ?
Potato Salad is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Rudy's BBQ, at an estimated 13.2g 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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