Manchu Wok Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Manchu Wok cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 109 menu items we analyzed, it averages 12.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
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Safest Orders at Manchu Wok
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: Chop Suey + Steamed Rice + Bottled Water, 5.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Spring Roll | 1.0g |
| Egg Roll | 2.4g |
| Wonton Soup | 3.6g |
| Salt & Pepper Fish (5 oz) | 4.2g |
| Salt & Pepper Fish (6 oz) | 4.8g |
What to Avoid at Manchu Wok
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Kung Pao Chicken (16 oz) | 51.6g |
| General Tso's Chicken (16 oz) | 49.8g |
| Green Bean Chicken (16 oz) | 42.0g |
| 3-Entree Combo with Fried Rice + Egg Roll | 30.0g |
| Black Pepper Beef (16 oz) | 28.8g |
Every Manchu Wok item, ranked
All 109 items we have for Manchu Wok, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Steamed Rice | 0.0g |
| Pure Leaf Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Spring Roll | 1.0g |
| Egg Roll | 2.4g |
| Wonton Soup | 3.6g |
| Broccoli & Mushroom | 4.0g |
| Salt & Pepper Fish (5 oz) | 4.2g |
| Garlic Green Beans (5 oz) | 4.2g |
| Salt & Pepper Fish (6 oz) | 4.8g |
| Garlic Green Beans (6 oz) | 4.8g |
| Salt & Pepper Fish (7 oz) | 5.4g |
| Mixed Vegetables (5 oz) | 5.4g |
| Garlic Green Beans (7 oz) | 5.4g |
| Oriental Grilled Chicken | 6.0g |
| Chicken with Snow Peas | 6.0g |
| Pineapple Chicken | 6.0g |
| Spicy Chicken | 6.0g |
| Black Pepper Chicken (5 oz) | 6.0g |
| Chicken & Mushrooms (5 oz) | 6.0g |
| Chop Suey (5 oz) | 6.0g |
| Honey Garlic Chicken (5 oz) | 6.6g |
| Mixed Vegetables (6 oz) | 6.6g |
| Black Mushroom Tofu (5 oz) | 6.6g |
| Orange Chicken (5 oz) | 6.7g |
| Honey Garlic Shrimp | 7.0g |
| WOK Fired Chicken | 7.0g |
| BBQ Pork | 7.0g |
| Sweet & Sour Pork (5 oz) | 7.0g |
| Chicken & Mushrooms (6 oz) | 7.2g |
| Beef & Broccoli (5 oz) | 7.2g |
| Chop Suey (6 oz) | 7.2g |
| Black Pepper Chicken (6 oz) | 7.8g |
| Black Pepper Beef (5 oz) | 7.8g |
| Mixed Vegetables (7 oz) | 7.8g |
| Black Mushroom Tofu (6 oz) | 7.8g |
| Fried Rice (8 oz) | 7.8g |
| WOK Fired Pork | 8.0g |
| Pepper Steak | 8.0g |
| Honey Garlic Chicken (6 oz) | 8.4g |
| Black Pepper Chicken (7 oz) | 8.4g |
| Chicken & Mushrooms (7 oz) | 8.4g |
| Beef & Broccoli (6 oz) | 8.4g |
| Chop Suey (7 oz) | 8.4g |
| Lo Mein Noodles (8 oz) | 8.4g |
| Sweet & Sour Pork (6 oz) | 8.8g |
| Teriyaki Chicken | 9.0g |
| Chow Mein | 9.0g |
| Sesame Chicken | 9.0g |
| Chicken Chow Mein | 9.0g |
| Spicy Beef | 9.0g |
| WOK Fired Beef | 9.0g |
| Orange Chicken (6 oz) | 9.0g |
| Black Pepper Beef (6 oz) | 9.0g |
| Black Mushroom Tofu (7 oz) | 9.0g |
| Fried Rice (9 oz) | 9.0g |
| Honey Garlic Chicken (7 oz) | 9.6g |
| Fried Rice (10 oz) | 9.6g |
| Lo Mein Noodles (9 oz) | 9.6g |
| Orange Chicken (7 oz) | 10.2g |
| Beef & Broccoli (7 oz) | 10.2g |
| Lo Mein Noodles (10 oz) | 10.2g |
| Sweet & Sour Pork (7 oz) | 10.5g |
| Black Pepper Beef (7 oz) | 10.8g |
| Chicken Fried Rice | 11.0g |
| Shrimp Chow Mein | 11.0g |
| Chicken Balls (4 pc) | 11.4g |
| Sweet & Sour Chicken | 12.0g |
| Sweet & Sour Chicken Tenders | 12.0g |
| 1-Item Combo | 12.0g |
| Garlic Green Beans (16 oz) | 12.6g |
| Butterfly Shrimp | 13.0g |
| Seafood Rangoon | 13.0g |
| Green Bean Chicken (5 oz) | 13.2g |
| General Tso's Chicken (5 oz) | 13.2g |
| Shanghai Noodles (8 oz) | 13.2g |
| Kung Pao Chicken (5 oz) | 13.8g |
| General Tso Fried Rice | 14.0g |
| 2-Item Combo | 15.0g |
| Shanghai Noodles (9 oz) | 15.0g |
| General Tso's Chicken (6 oz) | 15.4g |
| Green Bean Chicken (6 oz) | 15.6g |
| Salt & Pepper Fish (16 oz) | 15.6g |
| Fried Rice (16 oz) | 15.6g |
| Kung Pao Chicken (6 oz) | 16.2g |
| Lo Mein Noodles (16 oz) | 16.8g |
| Shanghai Noodles (10 oz) | 16.8g |
| Mixed Vegetables (16 oz) | 17.4g |
| 3-Item Combo | 18.0g |
| General Tso's Chicken (7 oz) | 18.0g |
| Green Bean Chicken (7 oz) | 18.6g |
| Kung Pao Chicken (7 oz) | 19.2g |
| Dinner For 2 | 20.0g |
| Black Mushroom Tofu (16 oz) | 21.0g |
| Honey Garlic Chicken (16 oz) | 21.6g |
| 2-Entree Combo with Fried Rice | 22.0g |
| Dinner For 4 | 22.0g |
| Black Pepper Chicken (16 oz) | 22.2g |
| Chicken & Mushrooms (16 oz) | 22.8g |
| Sweet & Sour Pork (16 oz) | 22.8g |
| Chop Suey (16 oz) | 22.8g |
| Orange Chicken (16 oz) | 24.0g |
| Beef & Broccoli (16 oz) | 27.0g |
| Shanghai Noodles (16 oz) | 27.0g |
| Black Pepper Beef (16 oz) | 28.8g |
| 3-Entree Combo with Fried Rice + Egg Roll | 30.0g |
| Green Bean Chicken (16 oz) | 42.0g |
| General Tso's Chicken (16 oz) | 49.8g |
| Kung Pao Chicken (16 oz) | 51.6g |
Frequently asked
Does Manchu Wok use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Manchu Wok cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 109 menu items we analyzed, it averages 12.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
What oil does Manchu Wok cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean oil. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Manchu Wok use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Manchu Wok cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Manchu Wok seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Manchu Wok cooks with soybean oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Manchu Wok?
Spring Roll is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Manchu Wok, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Manchu Wok?
Kung Pao Chicken (16 oz) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Manchu Wok, at an estimated 51.6g 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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