KFC Germany Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, KFC Germany cooks with: sunflower and rapeseed oil: KFC Germany's own product guide gives the breaded chicken as '...pflanzliche Oele (Sonnenblume, Raps)...' and the fries as 'Pommes frites, frittiert [Kartoffeln, pflanzliche Oele (Raps, Sonnenblume in veraenderlichen Gewichtsanteilen), Dextrose]'; all chicken products share the fryers; dips and sauces are rapeseed-oil based. Across the 106 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at KFC Germany
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: Crispy Cheese Burger + Pepsi 0.5L, 3.8g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Kaffee | 0.0g |
| Milchkaffee | 0.0g |
| Ostfriesentee | 0.0g |
| Pfefferminztee | 0.0g |
| Apfelschorle 0.3L | 0.0g |
What to Avoid at KFC Germany
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| 15 Original Bites mit 3 Dips | 26.6g |
| Spicy Doritos Loaded Bag | 26.5g |
| Tex-Mex Doritos Loaded Bag | 21.3g |
| 11 Hot Wings | 19.2g |
| 9 Original Bites mit 2 Dips | 17.1g |
Every KFC Germany item, ranked
All 106 items we have for KFC Germany, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Gravy | 0.0g |
| Smoky BBQ Dip | 0.0g |
| Heinz Tomato Ketchup | 0.0g |
| Kaffee | 0.0g |
| Espresso | 0.0g |
| Milchkaffee | 0.0g |
| 7UP 0.3L | 0.0g |
| Ostfriesentee | 0.0g |
| Pfefferminztee | 0.0g |
| Pepsi 0.3L | 0.0g |
| Pepsi 0.5L | 0.0g |
| Pepsi Zero 0.3L | 0.0g |
| Pepsi Zero 0.5L | 0.0g |
| 7UP free 0.5L | 0.0g |
| Apfelschorle 0.3L | 0.0g |
| Apfelschorle 0.5L | 0.0g |
| Tafelwasser 0.3L | 0.0g |
| Tafelwasser 0.5L | 0.0g |
| Red Bull Energy Drink EINWEG (0,25 L) | 0.0g |
| Capri Sun Orange 0.2L | 0.0g |
| S.Pellegrino Mineralwasser Sparkling Einweg 0.5L | 0.0g |
| Acqua Panna Mineralwasser Still Einweg 0.5L | 0.0g |
| Kartoffelpüree mit Gravy | 0.1g |
| Kartoffelpüree ohne Gravy | 0.1g |
| Sweet & Sour Dip | 0.1g |
| Kleines Softeis | 0.2g |
| Latte Macchiato | 0.2g |
| Cappuccino | 0.2g |
| Strawberry Softeis | 0.3g |
| Toffee Softeis | 0.3g |
| Strawberry Softeis made with KITKAT® | 0.4g |
| KFC Salad | 0.5g |
| Warme Cheese Sauce | 0.6g |
| Strawberry Milkshake 0.3L | 0.6g |
| Toffee Milkshake 0.3L | 0.6g |
| Chocolate Softeis | 0.7g |
| Strawberry Milkshake 0.3L made with KITKAT® | 0.7g |
| Balsamico Dressing | 0.8g |
| Chocolate Cookie | 0.9g |
| Double Chocolate Cookie | 0.9g |
| Strawberry Milkshake 0.5L | 1.0g |
| Guacamole Dip | 1.1g |
| Schoko Milkshake 0.3L | 1.1g |
| Toffee Milkshake 0.5L | 1.1g |
| Strawberry Milkshake 0.5L made with KITKAT® | 1.1g |
| Halber Maiskolben | 1.4g |
| Heinz Pommes Frites Sauce | 1.9g |
| Schoko Milkshake 0.5L | 1.9g |
| Original Hähnchenteil - Unterkeule | 2.0g |
| Halber Maiskolben mit Butter | 2.1g |
| 3 Original Bites | 2.3g |
| Garlic Sauce Dip | 2.3g |
| Cheese & Bacon Flatbread | 2.6g |
| Creamy Curry Dip | 2.7g |
| Original Dip | 2.7g |
| Original Hähnchenteil - Brust | 3.1g |
| Original Bites Salad | 3.1g |
| Spicy Creamy Dip | 3.5g |
| 1 Hähnchenteil | 3.6g |
| Crispy Cheese Burger | 3.8g |
| French Dressing | 3.8g |
| 3 Cheese Bites Emmentaler Style | 3.9g |
| Original Hähnchenteil - Oberkeule | 4.7g |
| Original Hähnchenteil - Rippe | 4.7g |
| Joghurt Dressing | 4.8g |
| 3 Hot Wings | 5.2g |
| Coleslaw | 5.3g |
| Kentucky BBQ Zinger Burger | 5.5g |
| Original Hähnchenteil - Flügel | 6.0g |
| Kentucky BBQ Original Burger | 6.1g |
| Veggie Tender Salad | 6.1g |
| Pommes Frites klein | 6.3g |
| 3 Veggie Tender mit 1 Dip | 6.6g |
| 3 Crispys mit 1 Dip | 6.8g |
| 2 Hähnchenteile | 7.2g |
| Cheese & Bacon Burger | 7.5g |
| Original Cheese & Bacon Burger | 7.5g |
| 6 Cheese Bites Emmentaler Style | 7.8g |
| Zinger Cheese & Bacon Burger | 8.1g |
| Classic Original Burger | 8.2g |
| Classic Zinger Burger | 9.1g |
| Double Kentucky BBQ Original Burger | 9.4g |
| 6 Original Bites mit 1 Dip | 9.5g |
| Double Kentucky BBQ Zinger Burger | 9.6g |
| Cheese Fries | 9.7g |
| Colonel Original Burger | 10.2g |
| 6 Hot Wings | 10.5g |
| Crispy Twister | 10.6g |
| 3 Hähnchenteile | 10.7g |
| Crispy Chili Cheese Burger | 10.9g |
| Pommes Frites groß | 10.9g |
| Double Cheese & Bacon Burger | 11.4g |
| 9 Cheese Bites Emmentaler Style | 11.7g |
| Double Crispy Classic Burger | 11.8g |
| Cheese & Bacon Fries | 12.1g |
| Classic Veggie Burger | 12.2g |
| Crispy Veggie Twister | 12.2g |
| Double Colonel Original Burger | 12.5g |
| 6 Veggie Tender mit 2 Dips | 13.1g |
| 6 Crispys mit 2 Dips | 13.5g |
| Colonel Veggie Burger | 16.3g |
| 9 Original Bites mit 2 Dips | 17.1g |
| 11 Hot Wings | 19.2g |
| Tex-Mex Doritos Loaded Bag | 21.3g |
| Spicy Doritos Loaded Bag | 26.5g |
| 15 Original Bites mit 3 Dips | 26.6g |
Frequently asked
Does KFC Germany use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, KFC Germany cooks with: sunflower and rapeseed oil: KFC Germany's own product guide gives the breaded chicken as '...pflanzliche Oele (Sonnenblume, Raps)...' and the fries as 'Pommes frites, frittiert [Kartoffeln, pflanzliche Oele (Raps, Sonnenblume in veraenderlichen Gewichtsanteilen), Dextrose]'; all chicken products share the fryers; dips and sauces are rapeseed-oil based. Across the 106 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does KFC Germany cook with?
Our research indicates: sunflower and rapeseed oil: KFC Germany's own product guide gives the breaded chicken as '...pflanzliche Oele (Sonnenblume, Raps)...' and the fries as 'Pommes frites, frittiert [Kartoffeln, pflanzliche Oele (Raps, Sonnenblume in veraenderlichen Gewichtsanteilen), Dextrose]'; all chicken products share the fryers; dips and sauces are rapeseed-oil based. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does KFC Germany use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates KFC Germany cooks with sunflower and rapeseed oil: KFC Germany's own product guide gives the breaded chicken as '...pflanzliche Oele (Sonnenblume, Raps)...' and the fries as 'Pommes frites, frittiert [Kartoffeln, pflanzliche Oele (Raps, Sonnenblume in veraenderlichen Gewichtsanteilen), Dextrose]'; all chicken products share the fryers; dips and sauces are rapeseed-oil based, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is KFC Germany seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates KFC Germany cooks with sunflower and rapeseed oil: KFC Germany's own product guide gives the breaded chicken as '...pflanzliche Oele (Sonnenblume, Raps)...' and the fries as 'Pommes frites, frittiert [Kartoffeln, pflanzliche Oele (Raps, Sonnenblume in veraenderlichen Gewichtsanteilen), Dextrose]'; all chicken products share the fryers; dips and sauces are rapeseed-oil based, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at KFC Germany?
Kaffee is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at KFC Germany, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at KFC Germany?
15 Original Bites mit 3 Dips is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at KFC Germany, at an estimated 26.6g 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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