Ben's Cookies UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Ben's Cookies UK cooks with: butter plus palm-oil margarine (cookies are baked, not fried); vegan range uses palm/rapeseed plant margarine; nut varieties carry nut oils (walnut is the high-PUFA one). Across the 28 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
Safest Orders at Ben's Cookies UK
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: Milk Chocolate Chunk Cookie, 1.5g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Ginger Ginger Cookie | 1.0g |
| Coconut Cookie | 1.0g |
| Milk Chocolate Chunk Cookie | 1.5g |
| Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookie | 1.5g |
| White Chocolate Chunk Cookie | 1.5g |
What to Avoid at Ben's Cookies UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Peanut Butter Cookie | 5.5g |
| Dark Chocolate & Nut Cookie | 5.0g |
| Double Chocolate & Nut Cookie | 5.0g |
| Vegan Double Cookie | 4.0g |
| Peanut Butter & Milk Chocolate Cookie | 3.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Ben's Cookies UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Ben's Cookies UK cooks with: butter plus palm-oil margarine (cookies are baked, not fried); vegan range uses palm/rapeseed plant margarine; nut varieties carry nut oils (walnut is the high-PUFA one). Across the 28 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Ben's Cookies UK cook with?
Our research indicates: butter plus palm-oil margarine (cookies are baked, not fried); vegan range uses palm/rapeseed plant margarine; nut varieties carry nut oils (walnut is the high-PUFA one). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Ben's Cookies UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Ben's Cookies UK cooks with butter plus palm-oil margarine (cookies are baked, not fried); vegan range uses palm/rapeseed plant margarine; nut varieties carry nut oils (walnut is the high-PUFA one), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Ben's Cookies UK seed oil free?
Largely yes. Our research indicates Ben's Cookies UK cooks with butter plus palm-oil margarine (cookies are baked, not fried); vegan range uses palm/rapeseed plant margarine; nut varieties carry nut oils (walnut is the high-PUFA one), which is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.
What is the safest thing to order at Ben's Cookies UK?
Ginger Ginger Cookie is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Ben's Cookies UK, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Ben's Cookies UK?
Peanut Butter Cookie is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Ben's Cookies UK, at an estimated 5.5g 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. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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See where Ben's Cookies UK lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch. Wondering about a specific dish instead? The Is It Seed Oil food guide answers it for 200+ everyday foods, and the distributor oils page covers what independent restaurants fry in.