Five Guys Italy Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Five Guys Italy cooks with: 100% refined peanut oil, the only fryer oil, stated by the chain for Italy: fries are 'Fritte in Olio di ARACHIDI' (ingredients 'Patate, olio di ARACHIDI, sale'), menu: 'cotte in olio di arachidi raffinato al 100%' and 'usiamo solo olio di arachidi per cucinare le nostre patatine fritte'; buns use palm/rapeseed vegetable fat ('grassi vegetali (palma, colza)'), mayonnaise is rapeseed oil. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Five Guys Italy
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: Veggie Sandwich (Panino vegetariano) + Gusto Coca-Cola® originale, 1.4g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Veggie Sandwich (Panino vegetariano) | 1.4g |
| Wrap di lattuga | 1.7g |
| Panino vegetariano al formaggio | 2.1g |
| Hot Dog | 2.6g |
| Little Hamburger | 2.8g |
What to Avoid at Five Guys Italy
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Patatine Cajun (Large) | 29.1g |
| Patatine Fritte (Large) | 29.0g |
| Patatine Cajun (Regular) | 21.9g |
| Patatine Fritte (Regular) | 21.8g |
| Patatine Cajun (Little) | 13.6g |
Every Five Guys Italy item, ranked
All 40 items we have for Five Guys Italy, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Gusto Coca-Cola® originale | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola® Zero | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke® | 0.0g |
| Sprite® | 0.0g |
| Fanta® | 0.0g |
| Bottiglia di Coca-Cola | 0.0g |
| Veggie Sandwich (Panino vegetariano) | 1.4g |
| Wrap di lattuga | 1.7g |
| Milkshake Vaniglia | 1.9g |
| Milkshake Caffè | 1.9g |
| Milkshake Fragola | 2.0g |
| Milkshake Caramello Salato | 2.0g |
| Milkshake Banana | 2.0g |
| Panino vegetariano al formaggio | 2.1g |
| Milkshake Cioccolato | 2.1g |
| Milkshake Crumble alla Pesca | 2.1g |
| Hot Dog | 2.6g |
| Milkshake Oreo® | 2.6g |
| Milkshake Lotus Biscoff® | 2.6g |
| Little Hamburger | 2.8g |
| Cheese Dog | 2.9g |
| Little Cheeseburger | 3.1g |
| Milkshake Bacon | 3.1g |
| Bacon Dog | 3.8g |
| Little Bacon Burger | 4.0g |
| Bacon Cheese Dog | 4.1g |
| Little Bacon Cheeseburger | 4.3g |
| Hamburger | 4.5g |
| Toast al Formaggio | 4.9g |
| Cheeseburger | 5.1g |
| Bacon Burger | 5.7g |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 6.3g |
| BLT | 10.7g |
| Milkshake Burro di Arachidi | 11.3g |
| Patatine Fritte (Little) | 13.5g |
| Patatine Cajun (Little) | 13.6g |
| Patatine Fritte (Regular) | 21.8g |
| Patatine Cajun (Regular) | 21.9g |
| Patatine Fritte (Large) | 29.0g |
| Patatine Cajun (Large) | 29.1g |
Frequently asked
Does Five Guys Italy use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Five Guys Italy cooks with: 100% refined peanut oil, the only fryer oil, stated by the chain for Italy: fries are 'Fritte in Olio di ARACHIDI' (ingredients 'Patate, olio di ARACHIDI, sale'), menu: 'cotte in olio di arachidi raffinato al 100%' and 'usiamo solo olio di arachidi per cucinare le nostre patatine fritte'; buns use palm/rapeseed vegetable fat ('grassi vegetali (palma, colza)'), mayonnaise is rapeseed oil. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Five Guys Italy cook with?
Our research indicates: 100% refined peanut oil, the only fryer oil, stated by the chain for Italy: fries are 'Fritte in Olio di ARACHIDI' (ingredients 'Patate, olio di ARACHIDI, sale'), menu: 'cotte in olio di arachidi raffinato al 100%' and 'usiamo solo olio di arachidi per cucinare le nostre patatine fritte'; buns use palm/rapeseed vegetable fat ('grassi vegetali (palma, colza)'), mayonnaise is rapeseed oil. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Five Guys Italy use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Five Guys Italy cooks with 100% refined peanut oil, the only fryer oil, stated by the chain for Italy: fries are 'Fritte in Olio di ARACHIDI' (ingredients 'Patate, olio di ARACHIDI, sale'), menu: 'cotte in olio di arachidi raffinato al 100%' and 'usiamo solo olio di arachidi per cucinare le nostre patatine fritte'; buns use palm/rapeseed vegetable fat ('grassi vegetali (palma, colza)'), mayonnaise is rapeseed oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Five Guys Italy seed oil free?
Largely yes. Our research indicates Five Guys Italy cooks with 100% refined peanut oil, the only fryer oil, stated by the chain for Italy: fries are 'Fritte in Olio di ARACHIDI' (ingredients 'Patate, olio di ARACHIDI, sale'), menu: 'cotte in olio di arachidi raffinato al 100%' and 'usiamo solo olio di arachidi per cucinare le nostre patatine fritte'; buns use palm/rapeseed vegetable fat ('grassi vegetali (palma, colza)'), mayonnaise is rapeseed oil, which is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.
What is the safest thing to order at Five Guys Italy?
Veggie Sandwich (Panino vegetariano) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Five Guys Italy, at an estimated 1.4g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Five Guys Italy?
Patatine Cajun (Large) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Five Guys Italy, at an estimated 29.1g 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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