Five Guys UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, 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. Across the 28 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.4g 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: Little Cheeseburger + Little Fries + Coca-Cola, 13.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Little Hamburger | 2.0g |
| Little Cheeseburger | 2.0g |
| Veggie Sandwich (Grilled Cheese) | 2.0g |
| Little Hot Dog | 2.0g |
| Hot Dog | 3.0g |
What to Avoid at Five Guys UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Bacon Cheese Fries | 17.0g |
| Cajun Fries (Regular) | 16.0g |
| Regular Fries | 16.0g |
| Little Fries | 11.0g |
| Cajun Fries (Little) | 11.0g |
Every Five Guys UK item, ranked
All 28 items we have for Five Guys UK, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Sprite | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola | 0.0g |
| Fanta Orange | 0.0g |
| Vanilla Milkshake | 1.0g |
| Strawberry Milkshake | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Milkshake | 1.0g |
| Banana Milkshake | 1.0g |
| Little Hamburger | 2.0g |
| Oreo Milkshake | 2.0g |
| Little Cheeseburger | 2.0g |
| Veggie Sandwich (Grilled Cheese) | 2.0g |
| Little Hot Dog | 2.0g |
| Salted Caramel Milkshake | 2.0g |
| Peanut Butter Milkshake | 3.0g |
| Hot Dog | 3.0g |
| BLT | 3.0g |
| Hamburger | 3.0g |
| Little Bacon Cheeseburger | 3.0g |
| Cheese Dog | 3.0g |
| Bacon Cheese Dog | 4.0g |
| Bacon Burger | 4.0g |
| Cheeseburger | 4.0g |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 5.0g |
| Little Fries | 11.0g |
| Cajun Fries (Little) | 11.0g |
| Cajun Fries (Regular) | 16.0g |
| Regular Fries | 16.0g |
| Bacon Cheese Fries | 17.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Five Guys UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, 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. Across the 28 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.4g 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 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, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Five Guys UK seed oil free?
Largely yes. 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 is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.
What is the safest thing to order at Five Guys UK?
Little Hamburger is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Five Guys UK, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Five Guys UK?
Bacon Cheese Fries is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Five Guys UK, at an estimated 17.0g 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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