The Halal Guys Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, The Halal Guys cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 71 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at The Halal Guys
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: Spicy BBQ Chicken Sandwich + Coke, 2.1g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Spicy BBQ Chicken Sandwich | 2.1g |
| Regular Spicy BBQ Chicken Platter | 2.6g |
| Small Spicy BBQ Chicken Platter | 2.6g |
| Chicken Sandwich | 3.0g |
| Chicken & Honey Sriracha Falafel Platter (Small) | 3.5g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at The Halal Guys
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Falafel Platter with White Sauce (Regular) | 42.6g |
| Fan Feast Meal (serves 4-5) | 35.0g |
| Falafel Platter with White Sauce (Small) | 33.6g |
| Beef Gyro Platter with White Sauce (Regular) | 29.0g |
| Regular Falafel Platter | 25.8g |
Every The Halal Guys item, ranked
All 71 items we have for The Halal Guys, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Hot Sauce (2 oz) | 0.0g |
| Salad (side) | 0.0g |
| Jalapeños | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Ginger Ale | 0.0g |
| BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Hot Sauce | 0.0g |
| Side of Tabbouleh | 0.0g |
| Olives | 0.5g |
| Rice (Basmati) | 1.2g |
| Side of Honey Sriracha Falafel | 1.4g |
| Pita Bread | 1.5g |
| Spicy BBQ Chicken Sandwich | 2.1g |
| Regular Spicy BBQ Chicken Platter | 2.6g |
| Small Spicy BBQ Chicken Platter | 2.6g |
| Chicken Sandwich | 3.0g |
| Stacy's Pita Chips | 3.0g |
| Chicken & Honey Sriracha Falafel Platter (Small) | 3.5g |
| Baklava Cheesecake | 4.0g |
| Chocolate Baklava Cheesecake | 4.0g |
| Honey Sriracha Falafel Platter (Small) | 4.2g |
| Chicken & Honey Sriracha Falafel Sandwich | 4.2g |
| Honey Sriracha Falafel Sandwich | 4.2g |
| Regular Chicken Platter | 4.5g |
| Tahini | 4.5g |
| Small Chicken Platter | 4.9g |
| Baba Ghanoush | 4.9g |
| Honey Sriracha Falafel Platter (Regular) | 4.9g |
| Combo Sandwich (Chicken & Gyro) | 5.2g |
| Chicken & Honey Sriracha Falafel Platter (Regular) | 5.6g |
| Beef Gyro & Honey Sriracha Falafel Platter (Small) | 6.3g |
| Chicken Wings (4 pc) | 6.5g |
| Small Combo Platter (Chicken & Gyro) | 6.9g |
| Beef Gyro Sandwich | 6.9g |
| Beef Gyro & Honey Sriracha Falafel Sandwich | 7.0g |
| 2-Piece Falafel | 7.4g |
| Traditional Falafel & Honey Sriracha Falafel Sandwich | 7.7g |
| Hummus | 8.4g |
| Beef Gyro & Honey Sriracha Falafel Platter (Regular) | 8.4g |
| Beef Gyro Platter (Small) | 8.6g |
| Regular Combo Platter (Chicken & Gyro) | 8.6g |
| Baklava | 8.9g |
| Seasoned Waffle Fries | 10.0g |
| Chicken & Traditional Falafel Platter (Small) | 11.2g |
| Chicken & Falafel Sandwich | 11.2g |
| Beef Gyro Platter (Regular) | 11.9g |
| Traditional Falafel & Honey Sriracha Falafel Platter (Regular) | 11.9g |
| Traditional Falafel & Honey Sriracha Falafel Platter (Small) | 11.9g |
| Beef Gyro & Traditional Falafel Platter (Small) | 14.7g |
| Beef Gyro & Falafel Sandwich | 14.7g |
| 4-Piece Falafel | 14.8g |
| Falafel Sandwich | 15.6g |
| White Sauce (2 oz) | 16.8g |
| Small Falafel Platter | 16.8g |
| White Sauce | 16.8g |
| Loaded Waffle Fries with Gyro | 17.0g |
| Chicken & Traditional Falafel Platter (Regular) | 17.5g |
| Loaded Waffle Fries with Chicken | 18.0g |
| Loaded Waffle Fries with Falafel | 19.0g |
| Beef Gyro & Traditional Falafel Platter (Regular) | 20.3g |
| French Fries | 21.0g |
| Chicken Platter with White Sauce (Regular) | 21.7g |
| 6-Piece Falafel | 22.1g |
| Chicken Platter with White Sauce (Small) | 22.1g |
| Combo Platter Chicken & Gyro with White Sauce (Small) | 24.0g |
| Combo Platter Chicken & Gyro with White Sauce (Regular) | 25.7g |
| Regular Falafel Platter | 25.8g |
| Beef Gyro Platter with White Sauce (Regular) | 29.0g |
| Falafel Platter with White Sauce (Small) | 33.6g |
| Fan Feast Meal (serves 4-5) | 35.0g |
| Falafel Platter with White Sauce (Regular) | 42.6g |
Frequently asked
Does The Halal Guys use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, The Halal Guys cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 71 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does The Halal Guys cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean oil (white sauce/mayo base, frying); vegetable/soybean blend (cooking). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does The Halal Guys use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates The Halal Guys cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is The Halal Guys seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates The Halal Guys cooks with soybean oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at The Halal Guys?
Spicy BBQ Chicken Sandwich is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Halal Guys, at an estimated 2.1g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at The Halal Guys?
Falafel Platter with White Sauce (Regular) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Halal Guys, at an estimated 42.6g 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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