Nando's Mauritius Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Nando's Mauritius cooks with: not stated by Nando's Mauritius (nandos.mu, its ordering API and the Mauritius takeout menu PDF name no oil; the PDF says 'All burgers, pitas, wraps and coleslaw contain Nando's creamy whip'). Chicken is flame-grilled, not fried; chips, wedges, sweet potato fries and the mayo-type sauces carry an undisclosed vegetable oil, scored as vegetable_oil_unspecified (confidence low).. Across the 101 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Nando's Mauritius
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: Grilled Chicken Strips + Still Water, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Orangina | 0.0g |
| Appletizer | 0.0g |
| Grapetizer | 0.0g |
| Madeira Red | 0.0g |
| Refreshmint | 0.0g |
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| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Jumbo Platter | 97.0g |
| Full-On Flame Fest Platter | 60.0g |
| Full Platter | 45.0g |
| No Bones Platter | 38.0g |
| Meal Platter | 35.6g |
Around the world: Nando's
1/2 Chicken has 5.0g of PUFA in the United Arab Emirates but 10.5g in Mauritius. Same chain.
We have Nando's in 10 countries. Here is what it cooks with in each one, and how the same menu items compare.
| Country | Cooks with | Festa Fries | Spicy Mixed Olives | 1/2 Chicken | Coleslaw (Regular) | 1/4 Chicken | Chicken Butterfly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauritius (this page) | Not disclosed | 12.0g | 1.5g | 10.5g | 7.5g | 5.0g | 6.0g |
| Australia | cottonseed oil | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Botswana | Not disclosed | 12.0g | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Canada | sunflower oil | n/a | 8.3g | 14.8g | 11.6g | n/a | n/a |
| Ireland | rapeseed oil | n/a | 1.6g | 7.2g | 5.8g | 3.6g | 2.8g |
| New Zealand | Not disclosed | n/a | n/a | n/a | 4.0g | n/a | n/a |
| UK | rapeseed oil | n/a | 1.6g | 7.8g | 6.8g | 3.9g | 2.8g |
| United Arab Emirates | Not disclosed | 9.0g | 1.2g | 5.0g | n/a | 2.5g | 4.0g |
| Zambia | Not disclosed | 14.3g | 1.0g | 11.1g | n/a | 5.3g | n/a |
| Zimbabwe | Not disclosed | n/a | 1.0g | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Items are matched by name, so portions and recipes can differ between countries. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item. Oil notes are as each country's chain discloses them.
Every Nando's Mauritius item, ranked
All 101 items we have for Nando's Mauritius, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chilli Jam | 0.0g |
| Still Water | 0.0g |
| Sparkling Water | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola | 0.0g |
| Coke Zero | 0.0g |
| Sprite | 0.0g |
| Fanta Orange | 0.0g |
| Orangina | 0.0g |
| Appletizer | 0.0g |
| Grapetizer | 0.0g |
| San Pellegrino | 0.0g |
| Fruit Juices | 0.0g |
| Fuze Ice Tea | 0.0g |
| Crimson Cola | 0.0g |
| Madeira Red | 0.0g |
| Refreshmint | 0.0g |
| Citrus Bliss | 0.0g |
| Frosted Mango Mumba | 0.0g |
| Grilled Pineapple | 0.1g |
| Frosted Coconut Crush | 0.1g |
| Cheddar Cheese | 0.2g |
| Mozzarella Cheese | 0.2g |
| Feta Cheese | 0.3g |
| Cheese & Pine | 0.3g |
| Strawberries & Cream Shake | 0.4g |
| Toasted Pita Bread | 0.5g |
| Toasted Portuguese Roll | 0.5g |
| Cream Brulëe | 0.5g |
| Choco Caramel | 0.5g |
| Halloumi | 1.0g |
| Oreo Shake | 1.0g |
| Spicy Rice (Regular) | 1.2g |
| Spicy Mixed Olives | 1.5g |
| Chargrilled Veg (Regular) | 1.5g |
| Avo (seasonal) | 1.5g |
| Corn-on-the-Cob | 2.0g |
| Grilled Black Mushroom | 2.0g |
| Breast Only | 2.0g |
| Chocolate Fondant | 2.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Strips | 3.0g |
| Garlic Bread (Regular) | 3.0g |
| PERi-PERi Drizzle | 3.0g |
| Pulled Chicken Only | 3.0g |
| Cheesy Garlic Bread | 4.0g |
| Portuguese Salad | 4.0g |
| Mac 'n Cheese (Regular) | 4.0g |
| 3 Full Chicken Wings | 4.5g |
| 1/4 Chicken | 5.0g |
| Chicken & Pineapple Skewers, Pita & Fresh Salsa | 5.0g |
| Pulled Chicken & Veg Tigela | 5.0g |
| Halloumi & Veg Tigela | 5.0g |
| Chicken Butterfly | 6.0g |
| Chicken Livers & a Portuguese Roll | 6.0g |
| Hummus, Pita Bread & PERi-PERi Drizzle | 6.0g |
| Halloumi Carnival Bowl | 6.0g |
| Portuguese Salad (Chicken) | 6.0g |
| Creamy Corn Salad(Regular) | 6.0g |
| Kids Chicken Burger | 6.0g |
| PERi-PERi Wedges (Regular) | 6.2g |
| Hummus & Pulled Chicken | 7.0g |
| Nando's Classic Burger | 7.0g |
| Quinoa Salad | 7.0g |
| PERinaise | 7.2g |
| PERi-PERi Chips (Regular) | 7.3g |
| 5 Full Chicken Wings | 7.5g |
| Hummus & Chicken Livers | 7.5g |
| Pulled Chicken Burger | 7.5g |
| Coleslaw (Regular) | 7.5g |
| Espetada Rustica | 8.0g |
| Paneer Cataplana Algarve | 8.0g |
| Pulled Chicken Wrap | 8.0g |
| Nando's Classic Wrap | 8.0g |
| Cheese Carnival Burger (on its own) | 8.0g |
| Roasted Veggie Wrap | 8.0g |
| Black Mushroom & Halloumi Wrap | 8.0g |
| Caesar Salad | 8.0g |
| The Grande Salad | 8.0g |
| Sweet Potato Fries (Regular) | 8.0g |
| Dip Creamy | 8.4g |
| Kids Chicken Strips | 8.7g |
| Smokey Alho Espetada | 9.0g |
| All Together Now | 9.0g |
| Cheese Carnival Wrap (on its own) | 9.0g |
| Nandocas' Choice Burger | 9.0g |
| Cauliflower Burger | 9.0g |
| Quinoa Salad (Chicken) | 9.0g |
| The Grande Salad (Chicken) | 9.5g |
| Kids Chicken Wings | 9.5g |
| Chicken Cataplana | 10.0g |
| Chicken Caesar Wrap | 10.0g |
| Caesar Salad (Chicken) | 10.0g |
| 1/2 Chicken | 10.5g |
| Big Bwana Burger | 11.0g |
| Festa Fries | 12.0g |
| 10 Full Chicken Wings | 15.0g |
| Full Chicken | 21.0g |
| Meal Platter | 35.6g |
| No Bones Platter | 38.0g |
| Full Platter | 45.0g |
| Full-On Flame Fest Platter | 60.0g |
| Jumbo Platter | 97.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Nando's Mauritius use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Nando's Mauritius cooks with: not stated by Nando's Mauritius (nandos.mu, its ordering API and the Mauritius takeout menu PDF name no oil; the PDF says 'All burgers, pitas, wraps and coleslaw contain Nando's creamy whip'). Chicken is flame-grilled, not fried; chips, wedges, sweet potato fries and the mayo-type sauces carry an undisclosed vegetable oil, scored as vegetable_oil_unspecified (confidence low).. Across the 101 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Nando's Mauritius cook with?
Our research indicates: not stated by Nando's Mauritius (nandos.mu, its ordering API and the Mauritius takeout menu PDF name no oil; the PDF says 'All burgers, pitas, wraps and coleslaw contain Nando's creamy whip'). Chicken is flame-grilled, not fried; chips, wedges, sweet potato fries and the mayo-type sauces carry an undisclosed vegetable oil, scored as vegetable_oil_unspecified (confidence low).. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Nando's Mauritius use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Nando's Mauritius cooks with not stated by Nando's Mauritius (nandos.mu, its ordering API and the Mauritius takeout menu PDF name no oil; the PDF says 'All burgers, pitas, wraps and coleslaw contain Nando's creamy whip'). Chicken is flame-grilled, not fried; chips, wedges, sweet potato fries and the mayo-type sauces carry an undisclosed vegetable oil, scored as vegetable_oil_unspecified (confidence low)., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Nando's Mauritius seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Nando's Mauritius cooks with not stated by Nando's Mauritius (nandos.mu, its ordering API and the Mauritius takeout menu PDF name no oil; the PDF says 'All burgers, pitas, wraps and coleslaw contain Nando's creamy whip'). Chicken is flame-grilled, not fried; chips, wedges, sweet potato fries and the mayo-type sauces carry an undisclosed vegetable oil, scored as vegetable_oil_unspecified (confidence low)., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Nando's Mauritius?
Orangina is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Nando's Mauritius, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Nando's Mauritius?
Jumbo Platter is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Nando's Mauritius, at an estimated 97.0g 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. 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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