The Athenian UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, The Athenian UK cooks with: rapeseed and sunflower oil (estimated). Across the 44 menu items we analyzed, it averages 11.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at The Athenian 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: Chicken Gyros Wrap + Coke, 12.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Small Greek Salad without Feta | 1.0g |
| Small Greek Salad with Feta | 2.0g |
| Chicken Gyros Wrap | 12.0g |
| Pork Gyros Wrap | 13.0g |
| Chicken Gyros Naked | 13.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at The Athenian UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| The Beast Vegan Gyros Box | 30.0g |
| The Beast Pork Gyros Box | 28.0g |
| The Beast Chicken Gyros Box | 27.0g |
| This Isn't Chicken Nuggets Box | 26.0g |
| Vegan Gyros Box | 25.0g |
Every The Athenian UK item, ranked
All 44 items we have for The Athenian UK, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Tzatziki Dip | 0.0g |
| Coke | 0.0g |
| Green Cola | 0.0g |
| Soho Juice Apple | 0.0g |
| Greek Beer | 0.0g |
| Soho Juice Cucumber Mint | 0.0g |
| Soho Juice Bloody Orange | 0.0g |
| Green Orangeade | 0.0g |
| Green Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Green Sour Cherry | 0.0g |
| Small Greek Salad without Feta | 1.0g |
| Tyrokafteri Dip | 1.0g |
| Ion Chocofreta | 1.0g |
| Small Greek Salad with Feta | 2.0g |
| Salted Caramel Chocolate Brownie | 2.0g |
| Caprice Wafer Rolls | 4.0g |
| Athenian Dip | 6.0g |
| Gyros Dip | 6.0g |
| Chocolate Baklava | 7.0g |
| Chicken Gyros Wrap | 12.0g |
| Pork Gyros Wrap | 13.0g |
| Chicken Gyros Naked | 13.0g |
| Oregano Fries | 14.0g |
| Vegan Gyros Regular Wrap | 15.0g |
| Pork Gyros Naked | 15.0g |
| Plant Based Halloumi Regular Wrap | 16.0g |
| This Isn't Chicken Nuggets Regular Wrap | 17.0g |
| Halloumi Fries | 17.0g |
| Plant Based Halloumi Fries | 18.0g |
| This Isn't Chicken Nuggets | 19.0g |
| The Beast Chicken Gyros Wrap | 20.0g |
| The Beast Pork Gyros Wrap | 20.0g |
| Chicken Gyros Box | 20.0g |
| Vegan Gyros Naked | 20.0g |
| Courgette Fritters | 20.0g |
| Tomato Croquettes | 20.0g |
| The Beast Vegan Gyros Wrap | 21.0g |
| Pork Gyros Box | 22.0g |
| Plant Based Halloumi Box | 23.0g |
| Vegan Gyros Box | 25.0g |
| This Isn't Chicken Nuggets Box | 26.0g |
| The Beast Chicken Gyros Box | 27.0g |
| The Beast Pork Gyros Box | 28.0g |
| The Beast Vegan Gyros Box | 30.0g |
Frequently asked
Does The Athenian UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, The Athenian UK cooks with: rapeseed and sunflower oil (estimated). Across the 44 menu items we analyzed, it averages 11.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does The Athenian UK cook with?
Our research indicates: rapeseed/sunflower vegetable oil in the fryers (oregano fries, halloumi fries, courgette fritters, tomato croquettes, nuggets); olive oil on salads and marinades; gyros and souvlaki are grilled, not fried. Chain publishes calories and fat but no oil statement, so the UK rapeseed/sunflower fryer default is assumed. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does The Athenian UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates The Athenian UK cooks with rapeseed and sunflower oil (estimated), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is The Athenian UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates The Athenian UK cooks with rapeseed and sunflower oil (estimated), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at The Athenian UK?
Small Greek Salad without Feta is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Athenian UK, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at The Athenian UK?
The Beast Vegan Gyros Box is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Athenian UK, at an estimated 30.0g 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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