Dave's Hot Chicken Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Dave's Hot Chicken cooks with: Fries in a soybean-type seed oil blend (basis: 1 tender = 10g PUFA); Dave's sauce, kale slaw and ranch are soybean-mayo based and stack on top.. Across the 77 menu items we analyzed, it averages 14.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
Safest Orders at Dave's Hot Chicken
| Soft Drink Small | 0.0g PUFA |
| Soft Drink Regular | 0.0g PUFA |
| Soft Drink Large | 0.0g PUFA |
| Bottled Water | 0.0g PUFA |
| Frozen Hi-C Flashin' Fruit Punch Slusher | 0.0g PUFA |
What to Avoid at Dave's Hot Chicken
| Hot Box Tenders | 55.0g PUFA |
| Hot Box Sliders | 50.0g PUFA |
| 4 Tenders | 44.0g PUFA |
| #1 Two Sliders w/ Fries | 43.0g PUFA |
| Hot Box Dave's Bites | 40.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Dave's Hot Chicken use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Dave's Hot Chicken cooks with: Fries in a soybean-type seed oil blend (basis: 1 tender = 10g PUFA); Dave's sauce, kale slaw and ranch are soybean-mayo based and stack on top.. Across the 77 menu items we analyzed, it averages 14.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Dave's Hot Chicken cook with?
Our research indicates: Fries in a soybean-type seed oil blend (basis: 1 tender = 10g PUFA); Dave's sauce, kale slaw and ranch are soybean-mayo based and stack on top.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Dave's Hot Chicken use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Dave's Hot Chicken cooks with Fries in a soybean-type seed oil blend (basis: 1 tender = 10g PUFA); Dave's sauce, kale slaw and ranch are soybean-mayo based and stack on top., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Dave's Hot Chicken seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Dave's Hot Chicken cooks with Fries in a soybean-type seed oil blend (basis: 1 tender = 10g PUFA); Dave's sauce, kale slaw and ranch are soybean-mayo based and stack on top., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Dave's Hot Chicken?
Soft Drink Small is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Dave's Hot Chicken, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Dave's Hot Chicken?
Hot Box Tenders is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Dave's Hot Chicken, at an estimated 55.0g 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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