Di Maggio's UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Di Maggio's UK cooks with: rapeseed / blended vegetable oil in the deep fryers (the UK and Scottish catering default), with olive oil on the pizza and pasta side. The fryer is where nearly all the PUFA is: classic and Cajun fries, loaded fries, onion rings, the battered haddock in the fish & chips, Ying Yang chicken (floured and deep-fried), buffalo tenders, crispy gamberoni, mozzarella cubes and mushroom arancini. Mayo-based dips push it higher again — sriracha mayo, spicy mayo, home-made ranch, coleslaw and Caesar dressing are all rapeseed-oil mayonnaise. The oven-baked pizzas and the cream, butter and tomato pastas are much lower, and the gelato and cheesecake desserts are dairy fat rather than seed oil. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Di Maggio's 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: Spaghetti Carbonara + Di Maggio's Ice Cream, 4.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Sticky Toffee Pudding | 2.0g |
| Spaghetti Carbonara | 3.0g |
| Penne Piccante | 3.0g |
| Rosemary Roast Potatoes | 3.0g |
| Salmon Di Maggio | 4.0g |
What to Avoid at Di Maggio's UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fish & Chips | 20.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Burger | 16.0g |
| Chicken Milanese | 15.0g |
| Chicken Chicago | 14.0g |
| Ying Yang Chicken | 13.0g |
Every Di Maggio's UK item, ranked
All 40 items we have for Di Maggio's UK, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Di Maggio's Ice Cream | 1.0g |
| Garlic Bread | 2.0g |
| Sticky Toffee Pudding | 2.0g |
| Spaghetti Carbonara | 3.0g |
| Chef's Cheesecake | 3.0g |
| Hot Chocolate Fudge Brownie | 3.0g |
| Penne Piccante | 3.0g |
| Rosemary Roast Potatoes | 3.0g |
| Salmon Di Maggio | 4.0g |
| Spaghetti Bolognese | 4.0g |
| Joe's BBQ Ribs | 4.0g |
| Lasagna Famoso | 4.0g |
| Margherita Pizza | 5.0g |
| Coleslaw | 5.0g |
| Spaghetti & Meatballs | 5.0g |
| Hawaiian Pizza | 6.0g |
| Suzannah Pizza | 6.0g |
| Pepperoni Pizza | 7.0g |
| Onion Rings | 8.0g |
| Classic Fries | 8.0g |
| Americana Pizza | 8.0g |
| Cajun Fries | 8.0g |
| Caesar Salad | 8.0g |
| Calzone Di Maggio | 8.0g |
| Nachos | 9.0g |
| Fusilli Pollo Pesto | 9.0g |
| Mushroom Arancini | 9.0g |
| 8oz Prime Fillet | 9.0g |
| Mozzarella Cubes | 9.0g |
| Pepperoni Pizza Fries | 10.0g |
| Chilli Cheese Fries | 10.0g |
| Bad Ass Wings (8pcs) | 10.0g |
| Crispy Gamberoni | 11.0g |
| Buffalo Tenders | 11.0g |
| Classic Di Maggio's Burger | 12.0g |
| Ying Yang Chicken | 13.0g |
| Chicken Chicago | 14.0g |
| Chicken Milanese | 15.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Burger | 16.0g |
| Fish & Chips | 20.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Di Maggio's UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Di Maggio's UK cooks with: rapeseed / blended vegetable oil in the deep fryers (the UK and Scottish catering default), with olive oil on the pizza and pasta side. The fryer is where nearly all the PUFA is: classic and Cajun fries, loaded fries, onion rings, the battered haddock in the fish & chips, Ying Yang chicken (floured and deep-fried), buffalo tenders, crispy gamberoni, mozzarella cubes and mushroom arancini. Mayo-based dips push it higher again — sriracha mayo, spicy mayo, home-made ranch, coleslaw and Caesar dressing are all rapeseed-oil mayonnaise. The oven-baked pizzas and the cream, butter and tomato pastas are much lower, and the gelato and cheesecake desserts are dairy fat rather than seed oil. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Di Maggio's UK cook with?
Our research indicates: rapeseed / blended vegetable oil in the deep fryers (the UK and Scottish catering default), with olive oil on the pizza and pasta side. The fryer is where nearly all the PUFA is: classic and Cajun fries, loaded fries, onion rings, the battered haddock in the fish & chips, Ying Yang chicken (floured and deep-fried), buffalo tenders, crispy gamberoni, mozzarella cubes and mushroom arancini. Mayo-based dips push it higher again — sriracha mayo, spicy mayo, home-made ranch, coleslaw and Caesar dressing are all rapeseed-oil mayonnaise. The oven-baked pizzas and the cream, butter and tomato pastas are much lower, and the gelato and cheesecake desserts are dairy fat rather than seed oil. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Di Maggio's UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Di Maggio's UK cooks with rapeseed / blended vegetable oil in the deep fryers (the UK and Scottish catering default), with olive oil on the pizza and pasta side. The fryer is where nearly all the PUFA is: classic and Cajun fries, loaded fries, onion rings, the battered haddock in the fish & chips, Ying Yang chicken (floured and deep-fried), buffalo tenders, crispy gamberoni, mozzarella cubes and mushroom arancini. Mayo-based dips push it higher again — sriracha mayo, spicy mayo, home-made ranch, coleslaw and Caesar dressing are all rapeseed-oil mayonnaise. The oven-baked pizzas and the cream, butter and tomato pastas are much lower, and the gelato and cheesecake desserts are dairy fat rather than seed oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Di Maggio's UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Di Maggio's UK cooks with rapeseed / blended vegetable oil in the deep fryers (the UK and Scottish catering default), with olive oil on the pizza and pasta side. The fryer is where nearly all the PUFA is: classic and Cajun fries, loaded fries, onion rings, the battered haddock in the fish & chips, Ying Yang chicken (floured and deep-fried), buffalo tenders, crispy gamberoni, mozzarella cubes and mushroom arancini. Mayo-based dips push it higher again — sriracha mayo, spicy mayo, home-made ranch, coleslaw and Caesar dressing are all rapeseed-oil mayonnaise. The oven-baked pizzas and the cream, butter and tomato pastas are much lower, and the gelato and cheesecake desserts are dairy fat rather than seed oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Di Maggio's UK?
Sticky Toffee Pudding is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Di Maggio's UK, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Di Maggio's UK?
Fish & Chips is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Di Maggio's UK, at an estimated 20.0g 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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