Five Guys Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Milkshake (base, hand-spun) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Grilled Cheese | 2.0g PUFA |
| Cheese Dog | 2.0g PUFA |
| Cheese Veggie Sandwich | 2.0g PUFA |
| Milkshake with Oreo mix-in | 2.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Large Fries | 28.0g PUFA |
| Regular Fries | 18.0g PUFA |
| Cajun Fries (Regular) | 18.0g PUFA |
| Large Cajun Fries | 15.0g PUFA |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 13.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Five Guys use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Five Guys cooks with: Everything fried in 100% refined peanut oil (moderate PUFA, ~32%); burgers and dogs are griddled with no added seed oil, but mayo is soybean-based.. Across the 27 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Five Guys cook with?
Our research indicates: Everything fried in 100% refined peanut oil (moderate PUFA, ~32%); burgers and dogs are griddled with no added seed oil, but mayo is soybean-based.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Five Guys?
Milkshake (base, hand-spun) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Five Guys, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Five Guys?
Large Fries is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Five Guys, at an estimated 28.0g 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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