Burger King Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Hamburger | 3.0g PUFA |
| Cheeseburger | 3.0g PUFA |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 4.0g PUFA |
| Small Fries | 5.0g PUFA |
| Egg & Cheese Croissan'wich | 5.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Bacon King | 22.0g PUFA |
| Double Whopper | 18.0g PUFA |
| Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 16.0g PUFA |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 15.0g PUFA |
| BK Royal Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 15.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Burger King use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Burger King cooks with: vegetable oil blend — soybean and/or canola and/or corn/cottonseed (fries, shared fryers with chicken and onion rings). Across the 24 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Burger King cook with?
Our research indicates: vegetable oil blend — soybean and/or canola and/or corn/cottonseed (fries, shared fryers with chicken and onion rings). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Burger King?
Hamburger is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Burger King, at an estimated 3.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Burger King?
Bacon King is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Burger King, at an estimated 22.0g 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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See where Burger King lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch.