Wimpy UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Wimpy UK cooks with: non-hydrogenated rapeseed oil in the fryers (official: chips are cooked to order and "only contain potato and vegetable oil"); burgers and grills are griddled, so most of their fat is beef/pork fat; sweet potato chips and some bought-in coated products are par-fried in a sunflower or palm blend. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Wimpy 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: Wimpy Cheeseburger + Latte, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Wimpy Hamburger | 2.0g |
| Bendy & Cheese | 3.0g |
| Wimpy Cheeseburger | 3.0g |
| Brown Derby | 3.0g |
| Double Wimpy Cheeseburger | 4.0g |
What to Avoid at Wimpy UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Big Brekkie | 12.0g |
| Fish, Chips & Peas | 12.0g |
| Club Sandwich | 11.0g |
| Strips & Chips | 10.0g |
| Chicken Wrap | 9.0g |
Every Wimpy UK item, ranked
All 40 items we have for Wimpy UK, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Pepsi | 0.0g |
| Tea | 0.0g |
| Latte | 0.0g |
| Wimpy Hamburger | 2.0g |
| Chocolate Thick Shake | 2.0g |
| Bendy & Cheese | 3.0g |
| Wimpy Cheeseburger | 3.0g |
| Coleslaw | 3.0g |
| Brown Derby | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Brownie | 3.0g |
| Double Wimpy Cheeseburger | 4.0g |
| 6 Onion Rings | 4.0g |
| Wimpy Chips | 4.0g |
| 3 Chicken Strips | 5.0g |
| Crispy Chicken | 5.0g |
| Original Quarterpounder Cheese | 5.0g |
| Quarterpounder Bacon & Cheese | 5.0g |
| Loaded Cheesy Chips | 5.0g |
| 4 Mozzarella Melts | 5.0g |
| The Beyond Burger | 6.0g |
| Bacon, Egg & Hash Brown Muffin | 6.0g |
| Fish Burger | 7.0g |
| Spicy Bean & Slaw | 7.0g |
| Original Halfpounder | 7.0g |
| Sweet Potato Chips | 7.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Stack | 8.0g |
| Chicken Salad Basket | 8.0g |
| 5 Chicken Strips | 8.0g |
| Hot N Loaded | 8.0g |
| Big n Mighty | 8.0g |
| All-Day Breakfast | 8.0g |
| Breakfast Stack | 8.0g |
| The Big Grill | 8.0g |
| Loaded Churros | 8.0g |
| Chicken Wrap | 9.0g |
| Chicken Bacon Stack | 9.0g |
| Strips & Chips | 10.0g |
| Club Sandwich | 11.0g |
| Big Brekkie | 12.0g |
| Fish, Chips & Peas | 12.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Wimpy UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Wimpy UK cooks with: non-hydrogenated rapeseed oil in the fryers (official: chips are cooked to order and "only contain potato and vegetable oil"); burgers and grills are griddled, so most of their fat is beef/pork fat; sweet potato chips and some bought-in coated products are par-fried in a sunflower or palm blend. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Wimpy UK cook with?
Our research indicates: non-hydrogenated rapeseed oil in the fryers (official: chips are cooked to order and "only contain potato and vegetable oil"); burgers and grills are griddled, so most of their fat is beef/pork fat; sweet potato chips and some bought-in coated products are par-fried in a sunflower or palm blend. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Wimpy UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Wimpy UK cooks with non-hydrogenated rapeseed oil in the fryers (official: chips are cooked to order and "only contain potato and vegetable oil"); burgers and grills are griddled, so most of their fat is beef/pork fat; sweet potato chips and some bought-in coated products are par-fried in a sunflower or palm blend, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Wimpy UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Wimpy UK cooks with non-hydrogenated rapeseed oil in the fryers (official: chips are cooked to order and "only contain potato and vegetable oil"); burgers and grills are griddled, so most of their fat is beef/pork fat; sweet potato chips and some bought-in coated products are par-fried in a sunflower or palm blend, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Wimpy UK?
Wimpy Hamburger is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Wimpy UK, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Wimpy UK?
Big Brekkie is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Wimpy 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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