Frankie & Benny's UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Frankie & Benny's UK cooks with: rapeseed (vegetable) oil in the fryers; butter/cheese fats in pasta and pizza. Fries show 47.3g fat with only 3.5g saturated (7.4% sat), which matches rapeseed oil rather than sunflower. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
Safest Orders at Frankie & Benny'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: Bolognese + Sticky Toffee Pudding + Coca-Cola, 5.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Sticky Toffee Pudding | 2.0g |
| Bolognese | 3.0g |
| Margherita Pizza | 4.0g |
| Cinnamon Waffle Crunch | 4.0g |
| Salted Caramel Waffle Freakshake | 4.0g |
What to Avoid at Frankie & Benny's UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Sticky Chicken Wings | 22.0g |
| Double Bacon Cheese Burger | 20.0g |
| Buffalo Chicken Loaded Fries | 18.0g |
| BBQ Beef Loaded Fries | 16.0g |
| The Meatballer Burger | 15.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Frankie & Benny's UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Frankie & Benny's UK cooks with: rapeseed (vegetable) oil in the fryers; butter/cheese fats in pasta and pizza. Fries show 47.3g fat with only 3.5g saturated (7.4% sat), which matches rapeseed oil rather than sunflower. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Frankie & Benny's UK cook with?
Our research indicates: rapeseed (vegetable) oil in the fryers; butter/cheese fats in pasta and pizza. Fries show 47.3g fat with only 3.5g saturated (7.4% sat), which matches rapeseed oil rather than sunflower. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Frankie & Benny's UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Frankie & Benny's UK cooks with rapeseed (vegetable) oil in the fryers; butter/cheese fats in pasta and pizza. Fries show 47.3g fat with only 3.5g saturated (7.4% sat), which matches rapeseed oil rather than sunflower, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Frankie & Benny's UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Frankie & Benny's UK cooks with rapeseed (vegetable) oil in the fryers; butter/cheese fats in pasta and pizza. Fries show 47.3g fat with only 3.5g saturated (7.4% sat), which matches rapeseed oil rather than sunflower, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Frankie & Benny's UK?
Sticky Toffee Pudding is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Frankie & Benny's UK, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Frankie & Benny's UK?
Sticky Chicken Wings is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Frankie & Benny's UK, at an estimated 22.0g 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. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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See where Frankie & Benny's 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.