The Cod's Scallops UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, The Cod's Scallops UK cooks with: sunflower oil. Across the 38 menu items we analyzed, it averages 12.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at The Cod's Scallops 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: Tandoori Chicken Kebab & Chips + Still Water, 18.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Maldon Oysters | 1.0g |
| Smoked Salmon Platter | 3.0g |
| Cullen Skink Soup | 3.0g |
| Classic Moules Mariniere | 3.0g |
| Old School Prawn Cocktail | 5.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at The Cod's Scallops UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| MSC Certified Cod & Chips | 28.0g |
| Line Caught Icelandic Haddock & Chips | 27.0g |
| Chunky Hake Fillet & Chips | 26.0g |
| Whitby Jumbo Scampi & Chips | 24.0g |
| Cornish Plaice Fillet & Chips | 24.0g |
Every The Cod's Scallops UK item, ranked
All 38 items we have for The Cod's Scallops UK, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Coca-Cola | 0.0g |
| J2O Apple & Mango | 0.0g |
| Still Water | 0.0g |
| Mushy Peas | 1.0g |
| Maldon Oysters | 1.0g |
| Oreo Cookie Shake | 2.0g |
| Smoked Salmon Platter | 3.0g |
| Cullen Skink Soup | 3.0g |
| Classic Moules Mariniere | 3.0g |
| Sticky Toffee Pudding | 3.0g |
| Beef Dripping Monday Chips | 4.0g |
| Black Pudding | 4.0g |
| The Brownie | 4.0g |
| Cumberland Sausage | 5.0g |
| Old School Prawn Cocktail | 5.0g |
| Baked Fish Pie | 5.0g |
| Steak & Ale Pie & Chips | 11.0g |
| Pea Fritters | 12.0g |
| Onion Rings | 14.0g |
| Cod & Herb Fishcake | 15.0g |
| Panko Coated Prawns | 15.0g |
| Little Tiddlers Chicken Nuggets & Chips | 15.0g |
| Battered Halloumi | 16.0g |
| Crab Tempura | 16.0g |
| Little Tiddlers Fish Fingers & Chips | 16.0g |
| Crunchy Calamari | 17.0g |
| Tandoori Chicken Kebab & Chips | 18.0g |
| Regular Chips | 18.0g |
| Crispy Fried Whitebait | 18.0g |
| Scottish Salmon Fillet & Chips | 20.0g |
| Brixham Monkfish Goujons & Chips | 20.0g |
| Crispy Cod Kebab & Chips | 21.0g |
| Sea Bass Fillet & Chips | 22.0g |
| Whitby Jumbo Scampi & Chips | 24.0g |
| Cornish Plaice Fillet & Chips | 24.0g |
| Chunky Hake Fillet & Chips | 26.0g |
| Line Caught Icelandic Haddock & Chips | 27.0g |
| MSC Certified Cod & Chips | 28.0g |
Frequently asked
Does The Cod's Scallops UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, The Cod's Scallops UK cooks with: sunflower oil. Across the 38 menu items we analyzed, it averages 12.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does The Cod's Scallops UK cook with?
Our research indicates: sunflower oil (fryer, all sites); beef dripping used for chips as a Monday-only special. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does The Cod's Scallops UK use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Our research indicates: sunflower oil (fryer, all sites); beef dripping used for chips as a Monday-only special. Beef tallow is far lower in PUFA than seed oils.
Is The Cod's Scallops UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates The Cod's Scallops UK cooks with sunflower oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at The Cod's Scallops UK?
Smoked Salmon Platter is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Cod's Scallops UK, at an estimated 3.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at The Cod's Scallops UK?
MSC Certified Cod & Chips is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Cod's Scallops UK, at an estimated 28.0g 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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