McDonald's vs Wendy's: which has more seed oils?
Average seed oil (PUFA) per menu item, a letter grade, and the cleanest things to order at each. Lower is better.
McDonald's
A
Low Risk
2.9g avg seed oil / item
Cleanest picks
- Burger Patty Only (No Bun)0g
- Fruit & Maple Oatmeal1g
- Cheeseburger2g
Wendy's
B
Medium Risk
4.4g avg seed oil / item
Cleanest picks
- Burger Patty Only (No Bun)1g
- Jr. Cheeseburger2g
- Oatmeal Bar2g
On average, McDonald's is the cleaner choice, about 2.9g of seed oil per item versus 4.4g at Wendy's. But the right order at either place beats a careless order at the other.
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