Gaucho UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Gaucho UK cooks with: rapeseed oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Gaucho 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: Fillet Steak 200g + Americano, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fillet Steak 200g | 2.0g |
| Rump Steak 300g | 2.0g |
| Eggs Benedict | 2.0g |
| Sirloin Steak 300g | 3.0g |
| Churrasco Rump 250g | 3.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Gaucho UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Miso-Chipotle Crispy Tofu Salad | 15.0g |
| The Gaucho Burger | 14.0g |
| Gaucho Steak and Eggs | 13.0g |
| Aubergine Milanese | 12.0g |
| Flat Iron Chicken | 12.0g |
Every Gaucho UK item, ranked
All 40 items we have for Gaucho UK, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Americano | 0.0g |
| Mashed Potato | 1.0g |
| Fillet Steak 200g | 2.0g |
| Rump Steak 300g | 2.0g |
| Latin Mac and Cheese | 2.0g |
| Eggs Benedict | 2.0g |
| Dulce de Leche Cheesecake | 2.0g |
| Sirloin Steak 300g | 3.0g |
| Churrasco Rump 250g | 3.0g |
| Chateaubriand 450g | 3.0g |
| Ricotta and Parmesan Ravioli | 3.0g |
| King Prawns Sugo | 3.0g |
| Rosemary Focaccia | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Brownie | 3.0g |
| Ribeye Steak 300g | 4.0g |
| Churrasco Sirloin 300g | 4.0g |
| Gaucho Steak Pie | 4.0g |
| Fillet Steak Salad | 4.0g |
| Burrata | 4.0g |
| Avocado Toast | 4.0g |
| Hot Cookie Dough | 4.0g |
| Chimichurri Ribeye 300g | 5.0g |
| Salmon Fillet | 5.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Salad | 5.0g |
| Three Cheese Empanadas | 5.0g |
| Beef Tartare Tacos | 5.0g |
| Tuna Tartare Tacos | 5.0g |
| Steak Tartare | 5.0g |
| Seabream | 6.0g |
| Cheese & Truffle Croquettes | 6.0g |
| Chargrilled Baby Gem | 6.0g |
| Squid Chicharron | 8.0g |
| Chips | 9.0g |
| Mussels and Chips | 10.0g |
| Rump and Chips | 11.0g |
| Aubergine Milanese | 12.0g |
| Flat Iron Chicken | 12.0g |
| Gaucho Steak and Eggs | 13.0g |
| The Gaucho Burger | 14.0g |
| Miso-Chipotle Crispy Tofu Salad | 15.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Gaucho UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Gaucho UK cooks with: rapeseed oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Gaucho UK cook with?
Our research indicates: rapeseed (vegetable) oil in the fryers, the UK foodservice default for a restaurant group of this size; the parrilla is the heart of the kitchen so steaks, churrasco cuts and chateaubriand are chargrilled over charcoal with only an olive-oil/garlic/parsley marinade, which keeps every steak in low single digits (grass-fed beef fat is only about 3-4% PUFA); the PUFA is concentrated in the fryer and the emulsions - chips, squid chicharron, cheese & truffle croquettes, crisp aubergine milanese, crispy tofu and the crispy wonton in the steak tartare all come out of rapeseed fryers, and salsa macha (a chilli-and-nut oil sauce), salsa macha mayo, Caesar dressing and the chilli-and-mustard salad dressing are seed-oil led, so 'steak plus chips' dishes and the fried/mayo-dressed plates score far higher than the steaks themselves; chimichurri, basil oil and the gazpacho are olive-oil based and score low. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Gaucho UK use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Our research indicates: rapeseed (vegetable) oil in the fryers, the UK foodservice default for a restaurant group of this size; the parrilla is the heart of the kitchen so steaks, churrasco cuts and chateaubriand are chargrilled over charcoal with only an olive-oil/garlic/parsley marinade, which keeps every steak in low single digits (grass-fed beef fat is only about 3-4% PUFA); the PUFA is concentrated in the fryer and the emulsions - chips, squid chicharron, cheese & truffle croquettes, crisp aubergine milanese, crispy tofu and the crispy wonton in the steak tartare all come out of rapeseed fryers, and salsa macha (a chilli-and-nut oil sauce), salsa macha mayo, Caesar dressing and the chilli-and-mustard salad dressing are seed-oil led, so 'steak plus chips' dishes and the fried/mayo-dressed plates score far higher than the steaks themselves; chimichurri, basil oil and the gazpacho are olive-oil based and score low. Beef tallow is far lower in PUFA than seed oils.
Is Gaucho UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Gaucho 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 Gaucho UK?
Fillet Steak 200g is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Gaucho UK, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Gaucho UK?
Miso-Chipotle Crispy Tofu Salad is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Gaucho UK, at an estimated 15.0g 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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