Wendy's Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Plain Baked Potato | 0.0g PUFA |
| Small Chili | 1.0g PUFA |
| Baked Potato w/ Sour Cream | 1.0g PUFA |
| Chocolate Frosty (Small) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Vanilla Frosty (Small) | 1.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Dave's Triple | 21.0g PUFA |
| Baconator | 14.0g PUFA |
| 10pc Nuggets | 14.0g PUFA |
| Spicy Nuggets (10 pc) | 14.0g PUFA |
| Dave's Double | 13.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Wendy's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Wendy's cooks with: vegetable oil blend — soybean, canola and/or cottonseed (fries, fried chicken). Across the 24 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Wendy's cook with?
Our research indicates: vegetable oil blend — soybean, canola and/or cottonseed (fries, fried chicken). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Wendy's?
Plain Baked Potato is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Wendy's, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Wendy's?
Dave's Triple is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Wendy's, at an estimated 21.0g 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 Wendy's lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch.