Nando's Australia Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Nando's Australia cooks with: cottonseed oil (fryer, for chips/sweet potato chips); PERi-PERi marinade/baste made with sunflower seed oil (grilled chicken); canola oil in coleslaw dressing. Across the 34 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Safest Orders at Nando's Australia
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: 4 PERi-PERi Grilled Tenders + Bottled Water, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Garden Salad | 0.0g |
| 4 PERi-PERi Grilled Tenders | 2.0g |
| The Great Pretender Protein | 2.0g |
| Grain Salad | 2.0g |
| Naughty Nata | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at Nando's Australia
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Whole PERi-PERi Chicken | 18.0g |
| PERi-PERi Chips (Large) | 11.0g |
| Roasted Broccoli with PERi-Crackle | 11.0g |
| Half PERi-PERi Chicken | 9.0g |
| Mediterranean Salad with Chicken | 9.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Nando's Australia use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Nando's Australia cooks with: cottonseed oil (fryer, for chips/sweet potato chips); PERi-PERi marinade/baste made with sunflower seed oil (grilled chicken); canola oil in coleslaw dressing. Across the 34 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Nando's Australia cook with?
Our research indicates: cottonseed oil (fryer, for chips/sweet potato chips); PERi-PERi marinade/baste made with sunflower seed oil (grilled chicken); canola oil in coleslaw dressing. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Nando's Australia use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Nando's Australia cooks with cottonseed oil (fryer, for chips/sweet potato chips); PERi-PERi marinade/baste made with sunflower seed oil (grilled chicken); canola oil in coleslaw dressing, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Nando's Australia seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Nando's Australia cooks with cottonseed oil (fryer, for chips/sweet potato chips); PERi-PERi marinade/baste made with sunflower seed oil (grilled chicken); canola oil in coleslaw dressing, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Nando's Australia?
Garden Salad is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Nando's Australia, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Nando's Australia?
Whole PERi-PERi Chicken is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Nando's Australia, at an estimated 18.0g 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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