TGI Fridays UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, TGI Fridays UK cooks with: sunflower oil (fried mains/sides); some retail-line items show a rapeseed oil blend. Across the 39 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at TGI Fridays 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: Vegan Burger + Plant-Based Loaded Potato Skins + Coke, 16.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fridays Legendary Glaze | 2.0g |
| Cheesy Garlic Ciabatta Bread | 3.0g |
| Full Rack Pork Ribs | 4.0g |
| Half Rack Pork Ribs | 4.0g |
| Vegan Burger | 6.0g |
What to Avoid at TGI Fridays UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chilli Chicken Burger | 19.0g |
| Smoky Chicken Burger | 19.0g |
| Cajun Fries | 19.0g |
| Fridays Sesame Chicken Strips | 19.0g |
| Boneless Chicken Bites | 19.0g |
Every TGI Fridays UK item, ranked
All 39 items we have for TGI Fridays UK, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Diet Coke | 0.0g |
| Sprite | 0.0g |
| Coke | 0.0g |
| Fanta | 0.0g |
| Shakes | 2.0g |
| Key Lime Pie | 2.0g |
| Fridays Legendary Glaze | 2.0g |
| Garlic Bread | 3.0g |
| Mississippi Mud Pie | 3.0g |
| Cheesy Garlic Ciabatta Bread | 3.0g |
| Salted Caramel Cheesecake | 3.0g |
| Full Rack Pork Ribs | 4.0g |
| Half Rack Pork Ribs | 4.0g |
| Kids Hamburger | 5.0g |
| Vegan Burger | 6.0g |
| Classic Burger | 7.0g |
| Chilli Beef Burger | 7.0g |
| Cheeseburger | 7.0g |
| Smoky Cheeseburger | 8.0g |
| Glazed Burger | 8.0g |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 8.0g |
| Dbl Glazed Burger | 9.0g |
| Plant-Based Loaded Potato Skins | 10.0g |
| Kids Chicken Tenders | 15.0g |
| Mozzarella Planks | 16.0g |
| Cajun Spiced Onion Rings | 16.0g |
| Meatless Frank's RedHot Strips | 17.0g |
| Chicken Finger BLT | 18.0g |
| Chicken Avo Burger | 18.0g |
| House Fries | 18.0g |
| Chilli Chicken Burger | 19.0g |
| Smoky Chicken Burger | 19.0g |
| Cajun Fries | 19.0g |
| Fridays Sesame Chicken Strips | 19.0g |
| Boneless Chicken Bites | 19.0g |
| BBQ Chicken Wings | 19.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Burger | 19.0g |
| Hot Chicken Wings | 19.0g |
| Fridays Buffalo Wings | 19.0g |
Frequently asked
Does TGI Fridays UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, TGI Fridays UK cooks with: sunflower oil (fried mains/sides); some retail-line items show a rapeseed oil blend. Across the 39 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does TGI Fridays UK cook with?
Our research indicates: sunflower oil (fried mains/sides); some retail-line items show a rapeseed oil blend. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does TGI Fridays UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates TGI Fridays UK cooks with sunflower oil (fried mains/sides); some retail-line items show a rapeseed oil blend, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is TGI Fridays UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates TGI Fridays UK cooks with sunflower oil (fried mains/sides); some retail-line items show a rapeseed oil blend, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at TGI Fridays UK?
Fridays Legendary Glaze is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at TGI Fridays UK, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at TGI Fridays UK?
Chilli Chicken Burger is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at TGI Fridays UK, at an estimated 19.0g 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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