Upper Crust UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Upper Crust UK cooks with: sunflower and rapeseed oil. Across the 35 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Upper Crust 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: Ham & Cheese Baguette + Millie's Milk Chocolate Cookie + Americano, 8.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Pain au Chocolat | 1.0g |
| Bacon Breakfast Baguette | 3.0g |
| Sausage Breakfast Baguette | 4.0g |
| Bacon & Egg Breakfast Baguette | 4.0g |
| Cheese & Ham Toastie | 4.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Upper Crust UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Onion Bhaji & Houmous Baguette | 10.0g |
| Coronation Chicken Baguette | 9.0g |
| Tuna Mayonnaise Baguette | 8.0g |
| BLT Baguette | 8.0g |
| Egg & Tomato Baguette | 8.0g |
Every Upper Crust UK item, ranked
All 35 items we have for Upper Crust UK, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Americano | 0.0g |
| Latte | 0.0g |
| Cappuccino | 0.0g |
| Orange Juice | 0.0g |
| Butter Croissant | 1.0g |
| Pain au Chocolat | 1.0g |
| Hot Chocolate | 1.0g |
| Bacon Breakfast Baguette | 3.0g |
| Millie's Milk Chocolate Cookie | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Brownie | 3.0g |
| Sausage Breakfast Baguette | 4.0g |
| Bacon & Egg Breakfast Baguette | 4.0g |
| Cheese & Ham Toastie | 4.0g |
| Ham & Cheese Baguette | 5.0g |
| Ham & Mozzarella Baguette | 5.0g |
| Cheddar & Bacon Baguette | 5.0g |
| Brie, Bacon, Spinach & Cranberry Baguette | 5.0g |
| Sausage & Egg Breakfast Baguette | 5.0g |
| Bacon & Cheese Chicken Lattice | 5.0g |
| Chicken & Vegetable Pie | 5.0g |
| Chicken & Asparagus Pie | 5.0g |
| Cheese & Tomato Baguette | 6.0g |
| Homemade Blueberry Muffin | 6.0g |
| Chicken Bacon Club Baguette | 7.0g |
| Turkish Falafel Baguette | 7.0g |
| Avocado & Egg Baguette | 7.0g |
| Plant-Based Sausage Breakfast Baguette | 7.0g |
| Loaded Veggie Breakfast Roll | 7.0g |
| Tuna Mayonnaise Baguette | 8.0g |
| BLT Baguette | 8.0g |
| Egg & Tomato Baguette | 8.0g |
| Chicken & Avocado Salad Baguette | 8.0g |
| Loaded Breakfast Roll | 8.0g |
| Coronation Chicken Baguette | 9.0g |
| Onion Bhaji & Houmous Baguette | 10.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Upper Crust UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Upper Crust UK cooks with: sunflower and rapeseed oil. Across the 35 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Upper Crust UK cook with?
Our research indicates: no in-store deep fryer; PUFA comes from rapeseed-oil mayonnaise and dressings, rapeseed/palm pastry fats, and bought-in fried components (hash browns, falafel, onion bhaji) fried in sunflower or rapeseed oil. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Upper Crust UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Upper Crust UK cooks with sunflower and rapeseed oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Upper Crust UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Upper Crust UK cooks with sunflower and rapeseed oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Upper Crust UK?
Chicken Bacon Club Baguette is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Upper Crust UK, at an estimated 7.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Upper Crust UK?
Onion Bhaji & Houmous Baguette is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Upper Crust UK, at an estimated 10.0g 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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