Starbird Chicken Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Hot Honey Sauce | 0.0g PUFA |
| Mac & Cheese | 1.0g PUFA |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 2.0g PUFA |
| 3-Piece Crispy Chicken Strips | 2.0g PUFA |
| Crispy Chicken Salad | 2.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Spicy Sriracha Ranch | 6.0g PUFA |
| Coleslaw (soybean mayo base) | 5.0g PUFA |
| Star Sauce (soybean mayo base) | 5.0g PUFA |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | 3.0g PUFA |
| Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich | 3.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Starbird Chicken use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Starbird Chicken cooks with: High-oleic sunflower oil (frying); soybean oil base in Star Sauce and mayo-based sauces. Across the 17 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Starbird Chicken cook with?
Our research indicates: High-oleic sunflower oil (frying); soybean oil base in Star Sauce and mayo-based sauces. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Starbird Chicken?
Hot Honey Sauce is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Starbird Chicken, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Starbird Chicken?
Spicy Sriracha Ranch is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Starbird Chicken, at an estimated 6.0g 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. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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