Sides UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Sides UK cooks with: rapeseed oil (standard UK commercial fryer oil; exact oil not independently disclosed by the chain). Across the 34 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Sides 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: Classic Tenders (3pc) + Sparkling Water, 10.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Mac & Cheese | 5.0g |
| Salt & Chilli Chicken Sandwich | 10.0g |
| Waffle Fries | 10.0g |
| Mango Peri Peri Tenders | 10.0g |
| Classic Wings (6pc) | 10.0g |
What to Avoid at Sides UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Sticky Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich | 12.0g |
| Loaded Waffle Fries | 12.0g |
| Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich | 12.0g |
| Nashville Insane Chicken Sandwich | 12.0g |
| Mango Peri Peri Chicken Sandwich | 11.0g |
Every Sides UK item, ranked
All 34 items we have for Sides UK, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Sparkling Water | 0.0g |
| Cola | 0.0g |
| Pickles | 0.0g |
| BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Buffalo Sauce | 1.0g |
| Vanilla Shake | 2.0g |
| Strawberry Shake | 2.0g |
| Chocolate Shake | 2.0g |
| Sides Ice Cream Tub | 2.0g |
| Slaw | 3.0g |
| Sides Signature Sauce | 5.0g |
| Mac & Cheese | 5.0g |
| Ranch Dip | 6.0g |
| Salt & Chilli Chicken Sandwich | 10.0g |
| Waffle Fries | 10.0g |
| Mango Peri Peri Tenders | 10.0g |
| Classic Wings (6pc) | 10.0g |
| Classic Tenders (3pc) | 10.0g |
| Salt & Chilli Wings | 10.0g |
| Mango Peri Peri Chicken Sandwich | 11.0g |
| Classic Chicken Sandwich | 11.0g |
| Nashville Hot Wings | 11.0g |
| Nashville Sweet Chicken Sandwich | 11.0g |
| London Jerk Chicken Sandwich | 11.0g |
| Roast Chicken Dinner Sandwich | 11.0g |
| Nashville Medium Chicken Sandwich | 11.0g |
| Nashville Hot Tenders | 11.0g |
| Tandoori Smoke Chicken Sandwich | 11.0g |
| Nashville Insane Tenders | 11.0g |
| Sticky Hot Honey Tenders | 11.0g |
| Sticky Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich | 12.0g |
| Loaded Waffle Fries | 12.0g |
| Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich | 12.0g |
| Nashville Insane Chicken Sandwich | 12.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Sides UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Sides UK cooks with: rapeseed oil (standard UK commercial fryer oil; exact oil not independently disclosed by the chain). Across the 34 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Sides UK cook with?
Our research indicates: rapeseed oil (standard UK commercial fryer oil; exact oil not independently disclosed by the chain). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Sides UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Sides UK cooks with rapeseed oil (standard UK commercial fryer oil; exact oil not independently disclosed by the chain), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Sides UK seed oil free?
Largely yes. Our research indicates Sides UK cooks with rapeseed oil (standard UK commercial fryer oil; exact oil not independently disclosed by the chain), which is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.
What is the safest thing to order at Sides UK?
Mac & Cheese is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Sides UK, at an estimated 5.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Sides UK?
Sticky Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Sides UK, at an estimated 12.0g 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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