Shoney's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Shoney's cooks with: soybean oil assumed for fryer (not disclosed on shoneys.com; soybean is the dominant U.S. casual-dining fryer oil, ~70% market share); griddle items use liquid margarine/vegetable oil blend. Across the 18 menu items we analyzed, it averages 18.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
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Safest Orders at Shoney'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: Breakfast Bar Plate, 8.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Liver & Onions | 4.0g |
| Breakfast Bar Plate (Eggs, Bacon, Hash Browns) | 8.0g |
| Cobb Salad | 8.8g |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 10.0g |
| Caesar Salad | 10.1g |
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| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fish 'N Chips Platter | 66.0g |
| Hand-breaded Chicken Strips Dinner w/ Fries (No Sauces) | 55.2g |
| Country Fried Steak Breakfast w/ Biscuit & Gravy | 29.2g |
| Jumbo Onion Rings | 26.4g |
| Mushroom Swiss Burger | 21.0g |
Every Shoney's item, ranked
All 18 items we have for Shoney's, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Hot Fudge Cake | 1.4g |
| Liver & Onions | 4.0g |
| Sausage Biscuit | 6.0g |
| Breakfast Bar Plate (Eggs, Bacon, Hash Browns) | 8.0g |
| Cobb Salad | 8.8g |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 10.0g |
| Caesar Salad | 10.1g |
| Pancakes - 4 Each (No Sides) | 11.0g |
| All-American Burger | 11.8g |
| BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger | 12.8g |
| Fried Catfish Platter | 14.0g |
| French Fries | 17.4g |
| Country Fried Steak Dinner | 20.3g |
| Mushroom Swiss Burger | 21.0g |
| Jumbo Onion Rings | 26.4g |
| Country Fried Steak Breakfast w/ Biscuit & Gravy | 29.2g |
| Hand-breaded Chicken Strips Dinner w/ Fries (No Sauces) | 55.2g |
| Fish 'N Chips Platter | 66.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Shoney's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Shoney's cooks with: soybean oil assumed for fryer (not disclosed on shoneys.com; soybean is the dominant U.S. casual-dining fryer oil, ~70% market share); griddle items use liquid margarine/vegetable oil blend. Across the 18 menu items we analyzed, it averages 18.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
What oil does Shoney's cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean oil assumed for fryer (not disclosed on shoneys.com; soybean is the dominant U.S. casual-dining fryer oil, ~70% market share); griddle items use liquid margarine/vegetable oil blend. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Shoney's use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Shoney's cooks with soybean oil assumed for fryer (not disclosed on shoneys.com; soybean is the dominant U.S. casual-dining fryer oil, ~70% market share); griddle items use liquid margarine/vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Shoney's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Shoney's cooks with soybean oil assumed for fryer (not disclosed on shoneys.com; soybean is the dominant U.S. casual-dining fryer oil, ~70% market share); griddle items use liquid margarine/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 Shoney's?
Liver & Onions is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Shoney's, at an estimated 4.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Shoney's?
Fish 'N Chips Platter is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Shoney's, at an estimated 66.0g 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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