Wendy's New Zealand Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Wendy's New Zealand cooks with: undisclosed vegetable frying oil (Wendy's NZ names no oil on its site or in its allergen & nutritional PDF); the chain's own fries panel prints saturated fat at 40% of total fat, which points to a palm-type frying fat for the fries, while the chicken panels (10-20% saturated) point to a lower-saturate vegetable oil. Across the 138 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Wendy's New Zealand
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: Cheeseburger + Coke (Medium), 1.3g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| L&P (Value) | 0.0g |
| L&P (Small) | 0.0g |
| L&P (Medium) | 0.0g |
| L&P (Large) | 0.0g |
| Raspberry Spritz (Small) | 0.0g |
What to Avoid at Wendy's New Zealand
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chickenator | 19.5g |
| Spicy Chickenator | 19.0g |
| Avocado Bacon Supreme | 14.0g |
| Spicy Avocado Bacon Supreme | 13.5g |
| Signature Chicken | 13.0g |
Every Wendy's New Zealand item, ranked
All 138 items we have for Wendy's New Zealand, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Plum Sauce | 0.0g |
| Sweet & Sour Sauce | 0.0g |
| Sweet Thai Chilli Sauce | 0.0g |
| Coke (Value) | 0.0g |
| Coke (Small) | 0.0g |
| Coke (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Coke (Large) | 0.0g |
| Coke No Sugar (Value) | 0.0g |
| Coke No Sugar (Small) | 0.0g |
| Coke No Sugar (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Coke No Sugar (Large) | 0.0g |
| Sprite (Value) | 0.0g |
| Sprite (Small) | 0.0g |
| Sprite (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Sprite (Large) | 0.0g |
| Sprite Zero (Value) | 0.0g |
| Sprite Zero (Small) | 0.0g |
| Sprite Zero (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Sprite Zero (Large) | 0.0g |
| Fanta (Value) | 0.0g |
| Fanta (Small) | 0.0g |
| Fanta (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Fanta (Large) | 0.0g |
| Raspberry Fanta (Value) | 0.0g |
| Raspberry Fanta (Small) | 0.0g |
| Raspberry Fanta (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Raspberry Fanta (Large) | 0.0g |
| L&P (Value) | 0.0g |
| L&P (Small) | 0.0g |
| L&P (Medium) | 0.0g |
| L&P (Large) | 0.0g |
| Raspberry Spritz (Small) | 0.0g |
| Raspberry Spritz (Large) | 0.0g |
| Electric Blue Lemonade (Small) | 0.0g |
| Electric Blue Lemonade (Large) | 0.0g |
| Watermelon Cooler | 0.0g |
| Passion Fizz | 0.0g |
| Bubble Zest | 0.0g |
| Pump Water (400 ml) | 0.0g |
| Pump Water (750 ml) | 0.0g |
| Kerri Kids Blackcurrant | 0.0g |
| Black Tea | 0.0g |
| Long Black | 0.0g |
| Cheese Sauce | 0.1g |
| CalciYum Chocolate | 0.1g |
| White Tea | 0.1g |
| Sour Cream Sauce | 0.2g |
| Flat White | 0.2g |
| Cappuccino | 0.2g |
| Mochaccino | 0.2g |
| Hot Chocolate | 0.2g |
| Chocolate Frosty (Small) | 0.3g |
| Vanilla Frosty (Small) | 0.3g |
| Berry Parfait | 0.3g |
| Chocolate Float | 0.3g |
| Vanilla Float | 0.3g |
| Chocolate Frosty (Medium) | 0.4g |
| Vanilla Frosty (Medium) | 0.4g |
| Hokey Pokey Frosty | 0.4g |
| Salted Caramel Frosty | 0.4g |
| Chili (Small) | 0.5g |
| Side Salad | 0.5g |
| Chocolate Frosty (Large) | 0.5g |
| Vanilla Frosty (Large) | 0.5g |
| Chili (Large) | 0.7g |
| Chocolate Shake (Small) | 0.7g |
| Strawberry Shake (Small) | 0.7g |
| Caramel Shake (Small) | 0.7g |
| Mint Shake (Small) | 0.7g |
| Oreo Chocolate Parfait | 0.8g |
| Chocolate Shake (Large) | 1.0g |
| Strawberry Shake (Large) | 1.0g |
| Caramel Shake (Large) | 1.0g |
| Mint Shake (Large) | 1.0g |
| Hamburger | 1.2g |
| Cheeseburger | 1.3g |
| Cookie Dough Bites (4 pc) | 1.5g |
| Fries (Value) | 1.8g |
| 1/4 lb Single Classic | 1.9g |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 2.0g |
| Onion Rings (4 pc) | 2.0g |
| Cheeky Chipotle Sauce | 2.0g |
| Tangy Sauce | 2.0g |
| Signature Sauce Tub | 2.0g |
| Fries (Small) | 2.1g |
| Low Carb Beef | 2.2g |
| Single Bacon Mushroom Melt | 2.2g |
| Cookie Dough Bites (6 pc) | 2.2g |
| Deluxe Cheeseburger | 2.3g |
| Big Bacon Classic | 2.4g |
| BBQ Double Stacker | 2.5g |
| Loaded Fries | 2.5g |
| Aioli Sauce | 2.5g |
| Hoki Fish Burger | 2.7g |
| Son of Baconator | 3.0g |
| Deluxe Double Stacker | 3.0g |
| Taco Chips | 3.0g |
| Onion Rings (6 pc) | 3.0g |
| BBQ Triple Stacker | 3.3g |
| Big Bacon Classic Double | 3.5g |
| Baconator Fries | 3.5g |
| 1/2 lb Double Classic | 3.7g |
| Fries (Medium) | 3.7g |
| Chicken Nuggets (5 pc) | 3.9g |
| Baconator Mushroom Melt | 4.0g |
| Signature Beef | 4.0g |
| Onion Rings (8 pc) | 4.0g |
| Baconator | 4.1g |
| Spicy Chicken Strips (3 pc) | 4.5g |
| Fries (Large) | 4.7g |
| Salad Burger | 4.9g |
| Big Bacon Classic Triple | 5.0g |
| Taco Salad | 5.0g |
| 3/4 lb Triple Classic | 5.4g |
| Signature Double Beef | 5.5g |
| Chili Guacamole Fries | 5.9g |
| Triple Baconator | 6.0g |
| Chili Chips and Cheese | 6.0g |
| Crispy Chicken | 6.8g |
| Chicken Nuggets (9 pc) | 7.0g |
| Crispy Chicken BLT | 7.5g |
| Spicy Chicken Strips (5 pc) | 7.5g |
| BLAT Chicken Salad - Spicy | 8.5g |
| BLAT Chicken Salad - Homestyle | 9.0g |
| Chicken Nuggets (12 pc) | 9.2g |
| Spicy Chicken | 9.8g |
| Guacamole Crunch Bowl | 9.9g |
| Spicy Chicken Strips (7 pc) | 10.5g |
| Chicken Club | 10.6g |
| Low Carb Chicken | 10.7g |
| Homestyle Chicken | 11.0g |
| Chicken Mushroom Melt | 11.5g |
| Signature Chicken | 13.0g |
| Spicy Avocado Bacon Supreme | 13.5g |
| Avocado Bacon Supreme | 14.0g |
| Spicy Chickenator | 19.0g |
| Chickenator | 19.5g |
Frequently asked
Does Wendy's New Zealand use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Wendy's New Zealand cooks with: undisclosed vegetable frying oil (Wendy's NZ names no oil on its site or in its allergen & nutritional PDF); the chain's own fries panel prints saturated fat at 40% of total fat, which points to a palm-type frying fat for the fries, while the chicken panels (10-20% saturated) point to a lower-saturate vegetable oil. Across the 138 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Wendy's New Zealand cook with?
Our research indicates: undisclosed vegetable frying oil (Wendy's NZ names no oil on its site or in its allergen & nutritional PDF); the chain's own fries panel prints saturated fat at 40% of total fat, which points to a palm-type frying fat for the fries, while the chicken panels (10-20% saturated) point to a lower-saturate vegetable oil. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Wendy's New Zealand use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Wendy's New Zealand cooks with undisclosed vegetable frying oil (Wendy's NZ names no oil on its site or in its allergen & nutritional PDF); the chain's own fries panel prints saturated fat at 40% of total fat, which points to a palm-type frying fat for the fries, while the chicken panels (10-20% saturated) point to a lower-saturate vegetable oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Wendy's New Zealand seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Wendy's New Zealand cooks with undisclosed vegetable frying oil (Wendy's NZ names no oil on its site or in its allergen & nutritional PDF); the chain's own fries panel prints saturated fat at 40% of total fat, which points to a palm-type frying fat for the fries, while the chicken panels (10-20% saturated) point to a lower-saturate vegetable oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Wendy's New Zealand?
L&P (Value) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Wendy's New Zealand, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Wendy's New Zealand?
Chickenator is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Wendy's New Zealand, at an estimated 19.5g 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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