IKEA Restaurant UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, IKEA Restaurant UK cooks with: rapeseed oil throughout. IKEA food products are formulated on rapeseed oil (HUVUDROLL plant balls, the fried onion in the meatballs and chicken balls, veggie balls and veggie hot dogs all list rapeseed oil), and UK store restaurants fry chips, hash browns and battered fish in vegetable rapeseed oil. Fried items scored at about 30 percent PUFA of the absorbed fryer fat; meatball, salmon and mash plates are mostly dairy and meat fat and score low. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at IKEA Restaurant 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: Hot Dog + Soft Serve Ice Cream + Filter Coffee, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Peas | 0.0g |
| Mash Potato | 1.0g |
| Bread Roll | 1.0g |
| Tomato and Basil Soup | 2.0g |
| Pasta with Tomato Sauce | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at IKEA Restaurant UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fish and Chips | 11.0g |
| Chicken Schnitzel | 8.0g |
| Plant Balls (12 Pieces) with Mash | 8.0g |
| Chips | 7.0g |
| Swedish Meatballs (12 Pieces) with Mash | 7.0g |
Every IKEA Restaurant UK item, ranked
All 40 items we have for IKEA Restaurant UK, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Lingonberry Drink | 0.0g |
| Filter Coffee | 0.0g |
| Latte | 0.0g |
| Soft Serve Ice Cream | 0.0g |
| Peas | 0.0g |
| Mash Potato | 1.0g |
| Toast with Butter | 1.0g |
| Side Salad | 1.0g |
| Bread Roll | 1.0g |
| Tomato and Basil Soup | 2.0g |
| Pasta with Tomato Sauce | 2.0g |
| Cinnamon Bun | 2.0g |
| Princess Cake | 2.0g |
| Children's Pasta with Tomato Sauce | 2.0g |
| Croissant | 2.0g |
| Leek and Potato Soup | 2.0g |
| Hot Dog | 3.0g |
| Children's Meatballs | 3.0g |
| Daim Cake | 3.0g |
| Hash Brown | 3.0g |
| Children's Plant Balls | 3.0g |
| Breakfast Roll | 3.0g |
| Salmon Fillet with Mash and Vegetables | 4.0g |
| Small Cooked Breakfast | 4.0g |
| Small Vegetarian Breakfast | 4.0g |
| Apple Pie | 4.0g |
| Pizza Margherita | 5.0g |
| Veggie Hot Dog | 5.0g |
| Sausage and Mash | 5.0g |
| Swedish Meatballs (8 Pieces) with Mash | 5.0g |
| Vegetable Pizza | 5.0g |
| Plant Balls (8 Pieces) with Mash | 6.0g |
| Veggie Balls (8 Pieces) with Mash | 6.0g |
| Regular Vegetarian Breakfast | 6.0g |
| Chips | 7.0g |
| Swedish Meatballs (12 Pieces) with Mash | 7.0g |
| Regular Cooked Breakfast | 7.0g |
| Chicken Schnitzel | 8.0g |
| Plant Balls (12 Pieces) with Mash | 8.0g |
| Fish and Chips | 11.0g |
Frequently asked
Does IKEA Restaurant UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, IKEA Restaurant UK cooks with: rapeseed oil throughout. IKEA food products are formulated on rapeseed oil (HUVUDROLL plant balls, the fried onion in the meatballs and chicken balls, veggie balls and veggie hot dogs all list rapeseed oil), and UK store restaurants fry chips, hash browns and battered fish in vegetable rapeseed oil. Fried items scored at about 30 percent PUFA of the absorbed fryer fat; meatball, salmon and mash plates are mostly dairy and meat fat and score low. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does IKEA Restaurant UK cook with?
Our research indicates: rapeseed oil throughout. IKEA food products are formulated on rapeseed oil (HUVUDROLL plant balls, the fried onion in the meatballs and chicken balls, veggie balls and veggie hot dogs all list rapeseed oil), and UK store restaurants fry chips, hash browns and battered fish in vegetable rapeseed oil. Fried items scored at about 30 percent PUFA of the absorbed fryer fat; meatball, salmon and mash plates are mostly dairy and meat fat and score low. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does IKEA Restaurant UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates IKEA Restaurant UK cooks with rapeseed oil throughout. IKEA food products are formulated on rapeseed oil (HUVUDROLL plant balls, the fried onion in the meatballs and chicken balls, veggie balls and veggie hot dogs all list rapeseed oil), and UK store restaurants fry chips, hash browns and battered fish in vegetable rapeseed oil. Fried items scored at about 30 percent PUFA of the absorbed fryer fat; meatball, salmon and mash plates are mostly dairy and meat fat and score low, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is IKEA Restaurant UK seed oil free?
Largely yes. Our research indicates IKEA Restaurant UK cooks with rapeseed oil throughout. IKEA food products are formulated on rapeseed oil (HUVUDROLL plant balls, the fried onion in the meatballs and chicken balls, veggie balls and veggie hot dogs all list rapeseed oil), and UK store restaurants fry chips, hash browns and battered fish in vegetable rapeseed oil. Fried items scored at about 30 percent PUFA of the absorbed fryer fat; meatball, salmon and mash plates are mostly dairy and meat fat and score low, which is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.
What is the safest thing to order at IKEA Restaurant UK?
Peas is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at IKEA Restaurant UK, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at IKEA Restaurant UK?
Fish and Chips is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at IKEA Restaurant UK, at an estimated 11.0g 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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