Chicken Salad Chick Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Chicken Salad Chick cooks with: soybean oil (Duke's or Hellmann's mayo base). Across the 69 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Safest Orders at Chicken Salad Chick
| Fresh Fruit Cup (side) | 0.0g PUFA |
| Fresh Fruit Side | 0.0g PUFA |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g PUFA |
| Freshly Brewed Iced Tea | 0.0g PUFA |
| Strawberry Lemonade | 0.0g PUFA |
What to Avoid at Chicken Salad Chick
| Sassy Scotty Sandwich | 10.0g PUFA |
| Classic Carol Sandwich | 9.0g PUFA |
| Fancy Nancy Sandwich | 9.0g PUFA |
| Olivia's Old South (scoop) | 8.0g PUFA |
| Sassy Scotty (scoop) | 8.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Chicken Salad Chick use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Chicken Salad Chick cooks with: soybean oil (Duke's or Hellmann's mayo base). Across the 69 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Chicken Salad Chick cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean oil (Duke's or Hellmann's mayo base). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Chicken Salad Chick use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Chicken Salad Chick cooks with soybean oil (Duke's or Hellmann's mayo base), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Chicken Salad Chick seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Chicken Salad Chick cooks with soybean oil (Duke's or Hellmann's mayo base), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Chicken Salad Chick?
Fresh Fruit Cup (side) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Chicken Salad Chick, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Chicken Salad Chick?
Sassy Scotty Sandwich is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Chicken Salad Chick, at an estimated 10.0g 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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