Dave's Hot Chicken UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Dave's Hot Chicken UK cooks with: rapeseed oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 78 menu items we analyzed, it averages 11.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Dave's Hot Chicken 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: Single Tender (Not Hot & Lite Mild Spice) + Sparkling Water - 330ml can, 6.8g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Saucy Bites - Spicy Buffalo (Bites only) | 5.6g |
| Saucy Bites - Spicy BBQ (Bites only) | 5.6g |
| Saucy Bites - Hot Honey (Bites only) | 5.6g |
| Single Tender (Not Hot & Lite Mild Spice) | 6.8g |
| Single Tender (Mild > Reaper Spices) | 8.1g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Dave's Hot Chicken UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Hot Box - Sliders | 117.6g |
| Hot Box - Tenders | 63.5g |
| Hot Box - Fries | 51.5g |
| Top-Loaded Fries - Large (Medium & Hot Spices) | 30.2g |
| Dave's #2 (Mild > Reaper Spices) | 29.9g |
Around the world: Dave's Hot Chicken
Hot Box - Sliders has 50.0g of PUFA in the US but 117.6g in the UK. Same chain.
We have Dave's Hot Chicken in 2 countries. Here is what it cooks with in each one, and how the same menu items compare.
| Country | Cooks with | Cheese Fries | Hot Box - Sliders | Hot Box - Tenders | Kale Slaw | Chocolate Shake - Large | Strawberry Shake - Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK (this page) | rapeseed oil | 11.7g | 117.6g | 63.5g | 4.5g | 8.1g | 8.1g |
| U.S. | soybean oil | 12.0g | 50.0g | 55.0g | 15.6g | 4.7g | 4.7g |
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 Dave's Hot Chicken UK item, ranked
All 78 items we have for Dave's Hot Chicken UK, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Pickles | 0.0g |
| Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Sparkling Water - 330ml can | 0.0g |
| Coca Cola - Large | 0.0g |
| Coca Cola 330ml Can | 0.0g |
| Coca Cola - Regular | 0.0g |
| Blue Raspberry Slusher | 0.0g |
| Sprite Zero - Regular | 0.0g |
| Fanta - Large | 0.0g |
| Still Water - 330ml Can | 0.0g |
| Lipton Peach Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Coca Cola Zero - Regular | 0.0g |
| Sprite Zero - Large | 0.0g |
| Lipton Lemon Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke 330ml Can | 0.0g |
| Fanta - Regular | 0.0g |
| Sprite Zero 330ml Can | 0.0g |
| Dr Pepper Zero - Large | 0.0g |
| Coca Cola Zero 330ml Can | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke - Regular | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Drift Slusher | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke - Large | 0.0g |
| Dr Pepper Zero - Regular | 0.0g |
| Coca Cola Zero - Large | 0.0g |
| Fanta 330ml Can | 0.0g |
| Blue Raspberry X Strawberry Pearls Slusher | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Drift X Mango Pearls Slusher | 0.0g |
| Red Bull 250ml | 0.0g |
| Monster Mango Loco (500ml) | 0.0g |
| Mac & Cheese | 1.2g |
| Blue Raspberry Creme Slusher | 2.4g |
| Strawberries & Creme Slusher | 2.4g |
| Rocket Creme Slusher | 2.4g |
| Dave's Sauce (Pot) | 4.2g |
| Kale Slaw | 4.5g |
| Saucy Bites - Spicy Buffalo (Bites only) | 5.6g |
| Saucy Bites - Spicy BBQ (Bites only) | 5.6g |
| Saucy Bites - Hot Honey (Bites only) | 5.6g |
| Ranch Dip | 6.0g |
| Chocolate Shake - Regular | 6.2g |
| Strawberry Shake - Regular | 6.6g |
| Vanilla Shake - Regular | 6.6g |
| Single Tender (Not Hot & Lite Mild Spice) | 6.8g |
| Single Tender (Mild > Reaper Spices) | 8.1g |
| Vanilla Shake - Large | 8.1g |
| Strawberry Shake - Large | 8.1g |
| Chocolate Shake - Large | 8.1g |
| Single Slider (Not Hot & Lite Mild Spice) | 8.4g |
| Single Slider (Mild > Reaper Spices) | 9.6g |
| Kids Slider Meal | 10.0g |
| Kids Tenders Meal | 10.0g |
| Dave's Bites (Not Hot) | 10.0g |
| Fries | 10.9g |
| Dave's Bites (Medium & Hot Spices) | 11.6g |
| Cheese Fries | 11.7g |
| Saucy Bites - Spicy Buffalo with Fries | 16.3g |
| Saucy Bites - Spicy BBQ with Fries | 16.3g |
| Saucy Bites - Hot Honey with Fries | 16.3g |
| Top-Loaded Fries - Small (Not Hot) | 16.9g |
| Top-Loaded Fries - Small (Medium & Hot Spices) | 17.2g |
| Dave's #1 (Not Hot & Lite Mild Spice) | 19.9g |
| 10pc Dave's Bites w/ Fries (Not Hot) | 20.7g |
| Dave's #4 (Not Hot & Lite Mild Spice) | 21.3g |
| 10pc Dave's Bites w/ Fries (Medium & Hot Spices) | 22.0g |
| Dave's #1 (Mild > Reaper Spices) | 22.5g |
| Dave's #4 (Mild > Reaper Spices) | 22.6g |
| Top-Loaded Fries - Regular (Not Hot) | 23.2g |
| Dave's #3 (Not Hot & Lite Mild Spice) | 23.6g |
| Top-Loaded Fries - Regular (Medium & Hot Spices) | 23.8g |
| Dave's Sauce Tub (6oz) | 25.3g |
| Dave's #3 (Mild > Reaper Spices) | 26.2g |
| Dave's #2 (Not Hot & Lite Mild Spice) | 27.7g |
| Top-Loaded Fries - Large (Not Hot) | 28.6g |
| Dave's #2 (Mild > Reaper Spices) | 29.9g |
| Top-Loaded Fries - Large (Medium & Hot Spices) | 30.2g |
| Hot Box - Fries | 51.5g |
| Hot Box - Tenders | 63.5g |
| Hot Box - Sliders | 117.6g |
Frequently asked
Does Dave's Hot Chicken UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Dave's Hot Chicken UK cooks with: rapeseed oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 78 menu items we analyzed, it averages 11.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Dave's Hot Chicken UK cook with?
Our research indicates: rapeseed/vegetable oil blend (UK fryer standard; exact oil not itemised on the UK site, Halal-certified chicken confirmed). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Dave's Hot Chicken UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Dave's Hot Chicken UK cooks with rapeseed oil and vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Dave's Hot Chicken UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Dave's Hot Chicken UK cooks with rapeseed oil and vegetable oil blend, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Dave's Hot Chicken UK?
Hot Box - Tenders is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Dave's Hot Chicken UK, at an estimated 63.5g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Dave's Hot Chicken UK?
Hot Box - Sliders is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Dave's Hot Chicken UK, at an estimated 117.6g 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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