Five Guys Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Five Guys Canada cooks with: peanut oil. Across the 31 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Five Guys Canada
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: Little Cheeseburger + Little Fries + Vanilla Milkshake, 12.7g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Cajun Red Hot Dog | 3.0g |
| Little Cheeseburger | 3.4g |
| Little Hamburger | 3.8g |
| Cheeseburger | 4.8g |
| Hot Dog | 5.0g |
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| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Large Fries | 18.8g |
| Large Cajun Fries | 18.8g |
| Poutine | 14.0g |
| Regular Fries | 13.5g |
| Regular Cajun Fries | 13.5g |
Around the world: Five Guys
Bacon Cheeseburger has 4.8g of PUFA in Germany but 7.4g in Canada. Same chain.
We have Five Guys in 12 countries. Here is what it cooks with in each one, and how the same menu items compare.
| Country | Cooks with | Large Fries | Hamburger | Cheeseburger | Bacon Cheeseburger | Hot Dog | Little Hamburger |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (this page) | peanut oil | 18.8g | 5.5g | 4.8g | 7.4g | 5.0g | 3.8g |
| U.S. | peanut oil | 18.8g | 5.5g | 4.7g | 6.5g | 5.6g | 3.7g |
| France | peanut oil | n/a | 4.5g | 4.5g | 5.4g | n/a | 3.0g |
| Germany | peanut oil | 29.4g | 4.5g | 4.2g | 4.8g | 2.6g | 2.8g |
| Ireland | peanut oil | n/a | 4.5g | 4.3g | 5.0g | 2.6g | 2.8g |
| Italy | peanut oil | n/a | 4.5g | 5.1g | 6.3g | 2.6g | 2.8g |
| Netherlands | peanut oil | n/a | 4.5g | 4.3g | 5.0g | 2.6g | n/a |
| Singapore | peanut oil | n/a | 4.5g | 4.3g | 5.0g | 2.6g | 2.8g |
| Spain | peanut oil | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Switzerland | peanut oil | 29.0g | 4.6g | 5.2g | 6.4g | 2.6g | 2.9g |
| UK | peanut oil | 29.4g | 4.3g | 5.4g | 6.1g | 3.2g | 2.6g |
| United Arab Emirates | peanut oil | n/a | 8.0g | 6.5g | n/a | 4.5g | 5.1g |
Items are matched by name, so portions and recipes can differ between countries. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item. Oil notes are as each country's chain discloses them.
Every Five Guys Canada item, ranked
All 31 items we have for Five Guys Canada, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Grilled Mushrooms | 0.0g |
| Grilled Onions | 0.0g |
| BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Ketchup | 0.0g |
| Hot Sauce | 0.0g |
| Cheese (1 slice) | 0.3g |
| Bacon (2 pieces) | 1.3g |
| Cheese Curd | 1.5g |
| Vanilla Milkshake | 1.7g |
| Salted Caramel Milkshake | 2.2g |
| Oreo Milkshake | 2.6g |
| Cajun Red Hot Dog | 3.0g |
| Grilled Cheese | 3.0g |
| Little Cheeseburger | 3.4g |
| Little Hamburger | 3.8g |
| Bulk Peanuts (1oz) | 4.5g |
| Cheeseburger | 4.8g |
| Hot Dog | 5.0g |
| Hamburger | 5.5g |
| Mayonnaise | 6.6g |
| Bacon Cheese Dog | 7.3g |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 7.4g |
| Little Fries | 7.6g |
| Little Cajun Fries | 7.6g |
| Bacon Burger | 8.1g |
| Peanut Butter Milkshake | 11.0g |
| Regular Fries | 13.5g |
| Regular Cajun Fries | 13.5g |
| Poutine | 14.0g |
| Large Fries | 18.8g |
| Large Cajun Fries | 18.8g |
Frequently asked
Does Five Guys Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Five Guys Canada cooks with: peanut oil. Across the 31 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Five Guys Canada cook with?
Our research indicates: 100% refined peanut oil (fries - the only fried item); burgers/hot dogs are griddled, not fried. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Five Guys Canada use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Five Guys Canada cooks with peanut oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Five Guys Canada seed oil free?
Largely yes. Our research indicates Five Guys Canada cooks with peanut oil, which is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.
What is the safest thing to order at Five Guys Canada?
Cajun Red Hot Dog is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Five Guys Canada, at an estimated 3.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Five Guys Canada?
Large Fries is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Five Guys Canada, at an estimated 18.8g 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. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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