Soulman's Bar-B-Que Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Soulman's Bar-B-Que cooks with: Soybean oil presumed for fryer (no public disclosure found); beef/pork fat for smoked meats; soybean-based mayo in coleslaw and potato salad. Across the 68 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Soulman's Bar-B-Que
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: Hot Links by the Pound + Unsweet Tea, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fried Cabbage | 1.5g |
| Hot Links by the Pound | 2.0g |
| Round Up - Turkey | 2.3g |
| Round Up - Ham | 2.5g |
| Soulman's Sandwich - Ham | 2.6g |
What to Avoid at Soulman's Bar-B-Que
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fries | 33.8g |
| The Tyler | 27.4g |
| Sausage by the Pound | 26.9g |
| Whole Slab of Ribs | 25.6g |
| Whole Chicken | 22.9g |
Every Soulman's Bar-B-Que item, ranked
All 68 items we have for Soulman's Bar-B-Que, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Pinto Beans | 0.0g |
| Green Beans | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| White Peppered Gravy | 0.0g |
| Brown Gravy | 0.0g |
| Ranch House Beans | 0.6g |
| Corn on the Cob | 1.0g |
| Texas Style Cream Corn | 1.2g |
| Fried Cabbage | 1.5g |
| Mashed Potatoes and Gravy | 1.5g |
| Hot Links by the Pound | 2.0g |
| Round Up - Turkey | 2.3g |
| Round Up - Ham | 2.5g |
| Soulman's Sandwich - Ham | 2.6g |
| Peach Cobbler | 3.0g |
| Half Chicken Plate | 3.0g |
| Kids BBQ Plate | 3.0g |
| 1 Meat Plate | 3.0g |
| Soulman's Sandwich - Turkey | 3.0g |
| Banana Pudding | 3.2g |
| Fried Okra | 3.6g |
| Round Up - Hot Link | 3.7g |
| 2 Meat Plate | 4.0g |
| Baked Mac N Cheese | 4.0g |
| Half Slab Rib Plate | 4.0g |
| Potato Salad | 4.2g |
| Turkey by the Pound | 4.2g |
| Soulman's Sandwich - Hot Link | 4.5g |
| Round Up - Brisket | 4.8g |
| 3 Meat Plate | 5.0g |
| Build Your Own Bowl | 5.0g |
| Ham by the Pound | 5.0g |
| Pulled Pork Combo | 5.0g |
| Brisket by the Pound | 5.3g |
| Round Up - Pulled Pork | 5.3g |
| Spicy Potatoes | 5.4g |
| Soulman's Sandwich - Pork | 5.5g |
| Soulman's Sandwich - Brisket | 5.8g |
| Round Up - Sausage | 6.5g |
| Dyn-o-Mite | 7.0g |
| Whole Slab Rib Plate | 7.0g |
| Kids Mini Corn Dogs | 7.3g |
| Soulman's Sandwich - Sausage | 7.5g |
| Coleslaw | 7.8g |
| Onion Rings | 8.0g |
| Out of Sight | 8.0g |
| Stuffed Your Way | 8.0g |
| Chuck Wagon | 8.0g |
| Tartar Sauce | 9.0g |
| Fried Apple Pie | 9.0g |
| Homemade Pecan Pie | 9.1g |
| Hand-cut Fries | 9.6g |
| Fried Peach Pie | 9.6g |
| Double Barrel | 10.0g |
| Half Chicken | 11.4g |
| Super Chuck Wagon | 12.0g |
| Half Slab of Ribs | 12.8g |
| Kids Chicken Tenders | 13.5g |
| Memer's Buttermilk Pie | 14.3g |
| Pulled Pork by the Pound | 16.8g |
| The Rambler | 18.5g |
| SoulBowl | 19.5g |
| Whole Chicken | 22.9g |
| Whole Slab of Ribs | 25.6g |
| Sausage by the Pound | 26.9g |
| The Tyler | 27.4g |
| Frontier Fries | 33.8g |
Frequently asked
Does Soulman's Bar-B-Que use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Soulman's Bar-B-Que cooks with: Soybean oil presumed for fryer (no public disclosure found); beef/pork fat for smoked meats; soybean-based mayo in coleslaw and potato salad. Across the 68 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Soulman's Bar-B-Que cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean oil presumed for fryer (no public disclosure found); beef/pork fat for smoked meats; soybean-based mayo in coleslaw and potato salad. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Soulman's Bar-B-Que use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Soulman's Bar-B-Que cooks with Soybean oil presumed for fryer (no public disclosure found); beef/pork fat for smoked meats; soybean-based mayo in coleslaw and potato salad, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Soulman's Bar-B-Que seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Soulman's Bar-B-Que cooks with Soybean oil presumed for fryer (no public disclosure found); beef/pork fat for smoked meats; soybean-based mayo in coleslaw and potato salad, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Soulman's Bar-B-Que?
Fried Cabbage is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Soulman's Bar-B-Que, at an estimated 1.5g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Soulman's Bar-B-Que?
Frontier Fries is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Soulman's Bar-B-Que, at an estimated 33.8g 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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