Bush's Chicken Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Bush's Chicken cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 60 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
Safest Orders at Bush's Chicken
| Sweet Tea (large) | 0.0g PUFA |
| Apple Sauce | 0.0g PUFA |
| Soft Drink | 0.0g PUFA |
| Bush's Famous Iced Tea (sweet) | 0.0g PUFA |
| Bush's Famous Iced Tea (unsweet) | 0.0g PUFA |
What to Avoid at Bush's Chicken
| 20 Tenders Family Meal (20 tenders, 5 rolls, gravy, 2 family sides) | 60.0g PUFA |
| 16 Tenders Family Meal (16 tenders, 4 rolls, gravy, 1 family side) | 50.0g PUFA |
| 10 Piece Mixed Chicken Family Meal (10 pc, 5 rolls, 1 family side) | 45.0g PUFA |
| Two Tender Roll Meal (2 tender sandwiches, side, drink) | 22.0g PUFA |
| 5-Piece Tender Meal | 20.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Bush's Chicken use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Bush's Chicken cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 60 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Bush's Chicken cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean oil. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Bush's Chicken use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Bush's Chicken cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Bush's Chicken seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Bush's Chicken 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 Bush's Chicken?
Sweet Tea (large) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Bush's Chicken, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Bush's Chicken?
20 Tenders Family Meal (20 tenders, 5 rolls, gravy, 2 family sides) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Bush's Chicken, at an estimated 60.0g 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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