Five Guys UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Five Guys UK cooks with: peanut oil. Across the 56 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Five Guys 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: Lettuce Wrap + Little Fries + Smartwater, 13.7g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Lettuce Wrap | 0.8g |
| Veggie Sandwich | 1.4g |
| Cheese Veggie Sandwich | 2.1g |
| Little Hamburger | 2.6g |
| Little Cheeseburger | 3.0g |
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| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Large Fries | 29.4g |
| Cajun Fries (Large) | 29.4g |
| Regular Fries | 20.8g |
| Cajun Fries (Regular) | 20.8g |
| Bacon Cheese Fries | 17.0g |
Around the world: Five Guys
Large Fries has 18.8g of PUFA in Canada but 29.4g in the UK. Same chain.
We have Five Guys in 12 countries. Here is what it cooks with in each one, and how the same menu items compare.
| Country | Cooks with | Large Fries | Hamburger | Cheeseburger | Bacon Cheeseburger | Hot Dog | Little Hamburger |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK (this page) | peanut oil | 29.4g | 4.3g | 5.4g | 6.1g | 3.2g | 2.6g |
| U.S. | peanut oil | 18.8g | 5.5g | 4.7g | 6.5g | 5.6g | 3.7g |
| Canada | peanut oil | 18.8g | 5.5g | 4.8g | 7.4g | 5.0g | 3.8g |
| France | peanut oil | n/a | 4.5g | 4.5g | 5.4g | n/a | 3.0g |
| Germany | peanut oil | 29.4g | 4.5g | 4.2g | 4.8g | 2.6g | 2.8g |
| Ireland | peanut oil | n/a | 4.5g | 4.3g | 5.0g | 2.6g | 2.8g |
| Italy | peanut oil | n/a | 4.5g | 5.1g | 6.3g | 2.6g | 2.8g |
| Netherlands | peanut oil | n/a | 4.5g | 4.3g | 5.0g | 2.6g | n/a |
| Singapore | peanut oil | n/a | 4.5g | 4.3g | 5.0g | 2.6g | 2.8g |
| Spain | peanut oil | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Switzerland | peanut oil | 29.0g | 4.6g | 5.2g | 6.4g | 2.6g | 2.9g |
| United Arab Emirates | peanut oil | n/a | 8.0g | 6.5g | n/a | 4.5g | 5.1g |
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 Five Guys UK item, ranked
All 56 items we have for Five Guys UK, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Coca-Cola | 0.0g |
| Sprite | 0.0g |
| Fanta Orange | 0.0g |
| Dr Pepper | 0.0g |
| Smartwater | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola Zero Sugar | 0.0g |
| Diet Dr Pepper | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke | 0.0g |
| Lettuce Wrap | 0.8g |
| Vanilla Milkshake (Little) | 0.9g |
| Strawberry Milkshake (Little) | 0.9g |
| Iced Coffee Milkshake (Little) | 0.9g |
| Salted Caramel Milkshake (Little) | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Milkshake (Little) | 1.0g |
| Banana Milkshake (Little) | 1.1g |
| Oreo Milkshake (Little) | 1.1g |
| Lotus Biscoff Milkshake (Little) | 1.1g |
| Veggie Sandwich | 1.4g |
| Reese's Milkshake (Little) | 1.7g |
| Strawberry Milkshake (Regular) | 1.8g |
| Banana Milkshake (Regular) | 1.8g |
| Salted Caramel Milkshake (Regular) | 1.8g |
| Vanilla Milkshake (Regular) | 1.8g |
| Iced Coffee Milkshake (Regular) | 1.8g |
| Chocolate Milkshake (Regular) | 1.9g |
| Lotus Biscoff Milkshake (Regular) | 2.0g |
| Cheese Veggie Sandwich | 2.1g |
| Oreo Milkshake (Regular) | 2.2g |
| Little Hamburger | 2.6g |
| Little Cheeseburger | 3.0g |
| Little Bacon Burger | 3.0g |
| Reese's Milkshake (Regular) | 3.0g |
| Hot Dog | 3.2g |
| Little Bacon Cheeseburger | 3.5g |
| Cheese Dog | 3.7g |
| Pistachio Milkshake (Little) | 3.7g |
| Bacon Dog | 3.9g |
| Bacon Cheese Dog | 4.2g |
| Hamburger | 4.3g |
| Bacon Burger | 4.7g |
| Peanut Butter Milkshake (Little) | 4.9g |
| Grilled Cheese | 4.9g |
| Cheeseburger | 5.4g |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 6.1g |
| Pistachio Milkshake (Regular) | 7.3g |
| Peanut Butter Milkshake (Regular) | 9.1g |
| BLT | 10.7g |
| Loaded Fries | 12.4g |
| Loaded Cajun Fries | 12.7g |
| Little Fries | 12.9g |
| Cajun Fries (Little) | 12.9g |
| Bacon Cheese Fries | 17.0g |
| Regular Fries | 20.8g |
| Cajun Fries (Regular) | 20.8g |
| Large Fries | 29.4g |
| Cajun Fries (Large) | 29.4g |
Frequently asked
Does Five Guys UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Five Guys UK cooks with: peanut oil. Across the 56 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Five Guys UK cook with?
Our research indicates: refined peanut oil, the only oil used in the fryers (fries are the only fried item); rapeseed oil in mayonnaise, palm/rapeseed vegetable fat blend in the hot dog bun. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Five Guys UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Five Guys UK cooks with peanut oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Five Guys UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Five Guys UK cooks with refined peanut oil, the only oil used in the fryers (fries are the only fried item); rapeseed oil in mayonnaise, palm/rapeseed vegetable fat blend in the hot dog bun, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Five Guys UK?
Lettuce Wrap is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Five Guys UK, at an estimated 0.8g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Five Guys UK?
Large Fries is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Five Guys UK, at an estimated 29.4g 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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