McDonald's Portugal Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, McDonald's Portugal cooks with: 100% vegetable oil of rapeseed (colza) and sunflower (girassol) in the restaurant fryers: McDonald's Portugal's own quality leaflet 'A nossa comida' (2023): 'Utilizamos nos nossos restaurantes oleo 100% vegetal, de colza e girassol'; bun, sauce and bakery fats not disclosed (ordinary sunflower used as the stand-in, higher-PUFA rule). Across the 176 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at McDonald's Portugal
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: Double Cheeseburger + Salada Mista + Coca-Cola (400 mL), 2.2g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chá Preto | 0.0g |
| Chá Verde | 0.0g |
| Infusão de Camomila | 0.0g |
| Infusão de Lúcia Lima | 0.0g |
| Infusão de Tília | 0.0g |
What to Avoid at McDonald's Portugal
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chicken McNuggets (20) | 26.7g |
| Chicken Share Box | 22.7g |
| CBO | 16.4g |
| Veggie Nuggets (10) | 16.1g |
| Big Arch | 16.1g |
Every McDonald's Portugal item, ranked
All 176 items we have for McDonald's Portugal, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chá Preto | 0.0g |
| Chá Verde | 0.0g |
| Infusão de Camomila | 0.0g |
| Infusão de Lúcia Lima | 0.0g |
| Infusão de Tília | 0.0g |
| Chá Melissa | 0.0g |
| Chá Maçã e Canela | 0.0g |
| Molho Hot Honey | 0.0g |
| Molho Agridoce | 0.0g |
| Molho Barbecue | 0.0g |
| Ketchup para Batatas | 0.0g |
| Mini Cenouras | 0.0g |
| Salada Mista | 0.0g |
| Salada Mista (Ilhas) | 0.0g |
| Sumol Ananás (250 mL) | 0.0g |
| Sumol Ananás (400 mL) | 0.0g |
| Sumol Ananás (500 mL) | 0.0g |
| Um Bongo - 8 Frutos | 0.0g |
| Um Bongo - Manga | 0.0g |
| Fuze Tea Lima e Menta | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola (250 mL) | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola (400 mL) | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola (500 mL) | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola Zero (250 mL) | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola Zero (400 mL) | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola Zero (500 mL) | 0.0g |
| Fuze Tea Pêssego e Hibisco Zero Açúcar (250 mL) | 0.0g |
| Fuze Tea Pêssego e Hibisco Zero Açúcar (400 mL) | 0.0g |
| Fuze Tea Pêssego e Hibisco Zero Açúcar (500 mL) | 0.0g |
| Fanta Laranja Zero (250 mL) | 0.0g |
| Fanta Laranja Zero (400 mL) | 0.0g |
| Fanta Laranja Zero (500 mL) | 0.0g |
| Água Mineral Natural Serra da Estrela (330 mL) | 0.0g |
| Água Mineral Natural Serra da Estrela (500 mL) | 0.0g |
| Cerveja Sagres (Lata) | 0.0g |
| Cerveja Coral | 0.0g |
| Abacaxi | 0.0g |
| Maçã Fatiada | 0.0g |
| Brisa Maracujá (250 mL) | 0.0g |
| Brisa Maracujá (400 mL) | 0.0g |
| Brisa Maracujá (500 mL) | 0.0g |
| Cappuccino | 0.1g |
| Café com Gelado | 0.1g |
| Meia de Leite | 0.2g |
| Leite | 0.2g |
| Leite com Chocolate | 0.2g |
| Sundae Morango | 0.2g |
| Sundae Natura | 0.2g |
| Mini McFlurry KitKat | 0.3g |
| Mini McFlurry Oreo | 0.3g |
| Sundae Caramelo | 0.3g |
| Sundae Chocolate | 0.4g |
| Chocolate Quente | 0.4g |
| Café Expresso | 0.5g |
| Descafeinado | 0.5g |
| Café Americano | 0.5g |
| Moka | 0.5g |
| Meia torrada com manteiga | 0.5g |
| Polpa de Fruta | 0.5g |
| Mini McFlurry Daim Caramelo | 0.5g |
| Compal Clássico Laranja do Algarve | 0.5g |
| Compal Clássico Pêssego | 0.5g |
| Compal Vital Equilíbrio Manga Laranja | 0.5g |
| Compal Clássico Pêra | 0.5g |
| Mini McFlurry M&M's | 0.6g |
| McFlurry KitKat | 0.6g |
| Mini McFlurry Daim Chocolate | 0.6g |
| Macaron de Caramelo | 0.6g |
| Macaron de Framboesa | 0.6g |
| Pão com Fiambre | 0.6g |
| Pão com Manteiga | 0.6g |
| Pão com Queijo | 0.6g |
| Panquecas com topping chocolate | 0.7g |
| Croutons | 0.7g |
| McFlurry Oreo | 0.7g |
| Tosta mista | 0.8g |
| Molho Caesar | 0.8g |
| Macaron de Chocolate | 0.8g |
| Croissant simples | 0.9g |
| Croissant com fiambre | 0.9g |
| Mini McFlurry Snickers | 0.9g |
| McFlurry Daim Caramelo | 0.9g |
| Torrada com manteiga | 1.0g |
| Salada Caesar Chicken Grilled | 1.0g |
| McFlurry Daim Chocolate | 1.0g |
| Pão Misto | 1.0g |
| McFlurry M&M's | 1.1g |
| Amêndoas (cobertura extra) | 1.1g |
| Panqueca | 1.2g |
| Croissant com queijo | 1.3g |
| Croissant misto | 1.4g |
| Cheeseburger | 1.4g |
| Cheeseburger sem glúten | 1.4g |
| Sopa de feijão Verde | 1.4g |
| Sopa Caldo Verde | 1.4g |
| Sopa de Espinafres | 1.4g |
| Double Cheeseburger sem glúten | 1.6g |
| McFlurry Snickers | 1.7g |
| Panquecas com topping morango | 1.8g |
| Panquecas com xarope | 1.8g |
| Hamburger | 1.8g |
| Pão de Cereais com Fiambre | 1.8g |
| Panquecas com topping caramelo | 1.9g |
| Hamburger sem glúten | 1.9g |
| Molho para Batatas | 2.0g |
| Salada Atum & Pasta | 2.0g |
| Creme de Cenoura | 2.0g |
| Pão de Cereais com Manteiga | 2.0g |
| Pão de Cereais com Queijo | 2.0g |
| Pão de Cereais Misto | 2.0g |
| Double Cheeseburger | 2.2g |
| Croissant Folhado Simples | 2.2g |
| Pastel de Nata | 2.3g |
| Croissant Folhado com Fiambre | 2.4g |
| McRoyal Cheese sem glúten | 2.6g |
| Salada Feta & Pasta | 2.7g |
| Pop Dots Chocolate | 2.8g |
| Snack WRAP Hot Honey | 2.9g |
| Croissant Folhado com Queijo | 2.9g |
| Croissant Folhado Misto | 2.9g |
| Bacon & Egg McMuffin | 3.2g |
| Pop Dots Caramelo | 3.2g |
| McRoyal Cheese | 3.3g |
| Molho Big Mac | 3.4g |
| Bolo de Aniversário Pão de Ló | 3.6g |
| Big Mac sem glúten | 3.9g |
| Croissant Brioche Simples | 3.9g |
| Snack WRAP Cheddar & Bacon | 4.2g |
| Croissant Brioche com Fiambre | 4.2g |
| Croissant Brioche com Queijo | 4.2g |
| Croissant Brioche Misto | 4.4g |
| Chicken Wings (3) | 4.8g |
| Chicken McNuggets (4) | 5.0g |
| Molho Maionese com Alho | 5.4g |
| Triple Cheeseburger | 5.5g |
| Chicken Delights | 5.5g |
| Tarte de Maçã | 5.8g |
| Cookie com Pepitas de Chocolate | 6.0g |
| Veggie Burger | 6.1g |
| Veggie Nuggets (4) | 6.3g |
| Bola de Berlim com Creme | 6.6g |
| Doughnut Yellow Frutti | 6.8g |
| Croissant de chocolate | 7.2g |
| Big Tasty Single | 7.2g |
| Batatas Fritas (embalagem pequena) | 7.5g |
| Salada Caesar Chicken Crispy | 7.7g |
| Bolo de Aniversário Brigadeiro | 7.7g |
| McRoyal Deluxe sem glúten | 8.0g |
| Doughnut Biscoff | 8.4g |
| Big Mac | 8.7g |
| McRoyal Deluxe | 9.1g |
| Sundae Pistachio | 9.2g |
| McRoyal Bacon | 9.4g |
| Vinagrete de Pesto | 9.5g |
| Vinagrete | 9.5g |
| Chicken Wings (6) | 9.6g |
| Chicken Bacon | 9.8g |
| Snack WRAP Mayo | 10.1g |
| McCrispy Cheddar Bacon | 10.1g |
| Batatas Fritas (embalagem média) | 10.2g |
| McChicken | 10.4g |
| McCrispy Hot Honey | 10.9g |
| Big Tasty Double | 11.1g |
| McRoyal Bacon Double | 11.9g |
| McVeggie | 12.1g |
| Muffin Chocolate | 12.5g |
| Muffin de Caramelo Salgado | 12.5g |
| Batatas Fritas (embalagem grande) | 13.1g |
| Chicken McNuggets (10) | 13.4g |
| McVeggie Smoky | 14.6g |
| McCrispy Original | 14.8g |
| Veggie Nuggets (10) | 16.1g |
| Big Arch | 16.1g |
| CBO | 16.4g |
| Chicken Share Box | 22.7g |
| Chicken McNuggets (20) | 26.7g |
Frequently asked
Does McDonald's Portugal use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, McDonald's Portugal cooks with: 100% vegetable oil of rapeseed (colza) and sunflower (girassol) in the restaurant fryers: McDonald's Portugal's own quality leaflet 'A nossa comida' (2023): 'Utilizamos nos nossos restaurantes oleo 100% vegetal, de colza e girassol'; bun, sauce and bakery fats not disclosed (ordinary sunflower used as the stand-in, higher-PUFA rule). Across the 176 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does McDonald's Portugal cook with?
Our research indicates: 100% vegetable oil of rapeseed (colza) and sunflower (girassol) in the restaurant fryers: McDonald's Portugal's own quality leaflet 'A nossa comida' (2023): 'Utilizamos nos nossos restaurantes oleo 100% vegetal, de colza e girassol'; bun, sauce and bakery fats not disclosed (ordinary sunflower used as the stand-in, higher-PUFA rule). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does McDonald's Portugal use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates McDonald's Portugal cooks with 100% vegetable oil of rapeseed (colza) and sunflower (girassol) in the restaurant fryers: McDonald's Portugal's own quality leaflet 'A nossa comida' (2023): 'Utilizamos nos nossos restaurantes oleo 100% vegetal, de colza e girassol'; bun, sauce and bakery fats not disclosed (ordinary sunflower used as the stand-in, higher-PUFA rule), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is McDonald's Portugal seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates McDonald's Portugal cooks with 100% vegetable oil of rapeseed (colza) and sunflower (girassol) in the restaurant fryers: McDonald's Portugal's own quality leaflet 'A nossa comida' (2023): 'Utilizamos nos nossos restaurantes oleo 100% vegetal, de colza e girassol'; bun, sauce and bakery fats not disclosed (ordinary sunflower used as the stand-in, higher-PUFA rule), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at McDonald's Portugal?
Chá Preto is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at McDonald's Portugal, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at McDonald's Portugal?
Chicken McNuggets (20) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at McDonald's Portugal, at an estimated 26.7g 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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