KFC vs Popeyes: which has more seed oils?
Average seed oil (PUFA) per menu item, a letter grade, and the cleanest things to order at each. Lower is better.
KFC
D
Very High Risk
11.6g avg seed oil / item
Cleanest picks
- Kentucky Grilled Chicken Wing1g
- Kentucky Grilled Chicken Drumstick1g
- Kentucky Grilled Chicken Breast2g
Popeyes
B
Medium Risk
5.0g avg seed oil / item
Cleanest picks
- Chicken Leg1g
- 3Pc Blackened Tenders1g
- Chicken Breast (Spicy or Classic)2g
On average, Popeyes is the cleaner choice, about 5.0g of seed oil per item versus 11.6g at KFC. But the right order at either place beats a careless order at the other.
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