Barcelos South Africa Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Barcelos South Africa cooks with: not disclosed; chicken is flame-grilled and basted with peri-peri sauce; fries, poppers and loaded fries are fried in an unnamed vegetable oil (South African default sunflower or palm olein); estimates lean sunflower per the higher-PUFA rule. Across the 31 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Barcelos South Africa
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 Strips + Pepsi 2L, 4.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Pap & Tomato Relish (Single) | 1.0g |
| Malva Pudding | 1.5g |
| Pap & Tomato Relish (Sharing) | 2.0g |
| Garden Salad | 3.0g |
| Garlic Loaf | 3.0g |
What to Avoid at Barcelos South Africa
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chicken Poppers (10 Piece) | 12.0g |
| Cheesy Jalapeño Poppers (10 Piece) | 12.0g |
| 1/2 Chicken | 11.0g |
| Fries (Sharing) | 11.0g |
| Chicken Shawarma | 9.0g |
Every Barcelos South Africa item, ranked
All 31 items we have for Barcelos South Africa, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Pepsi 2L | 0.0g |
| Milkshake (Regular) | 0.5g |
| Milkshake (Large) | 0.7g |
| Pap & Tomato Relish (Single) | 1.0g |
| Malva Pudding | 1.5g |
| Pap & Tomato Relish (Sharing) | 2.0g |
| Spicy Rice (Single) | 2.0g |
| Lemon Cheese Cake | 2.0g |
| Garden Salad | 3.0g |
| Garlic Loaf | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Brownie | 3.0g |
| Chicken Strips | 4.0g |
| Mediterranean Salad | 4.0g |
| Spicy Rice (Sharing) | 4.0g |
| Chicken Livers | 5.0g |
| Coleslaw (Single) | 5.0g |
| 1/4 Chicken | 5.3g |
| Chicken Poppers (5 Piece) | 6.0g |
| Cheesy Jalapeño Poppers (5 Piece) | 6.0g |
| Fries (Single) | 6.0g |
| Cheese Burger | 7.0g |
| Chicken & Feta Wrap | 7.0g |
| Chicken Slaw Wrap | 8.0g |
| Chicken Shawarma | 9.0g |
| Cheesy Loaded Wrap | 9.0g |
| Cheesy Loaded Fries | 9.0g |
| Coleslaw (Sharing) | 9.0g |
| 1/2 Chicken | 11.0g |
| Fries (Sharing) | 11.0g |
| Chicken Poppers (10 Piece) | 12.0g |
| Cheesy Jalapeño Poppers (10 Piece) | 12.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Barcelos South Africa use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Barcelos South Africa cooks with: not disclosed; chicken is flame-grilled and basted with peri-peri sauce; fries, poppers and loaded fries are fried in an unnamed vegetable oil (South African default sunflower or palm olein); estimates lean sunflower per the higher-PUFA rule. Across the 31 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Barcelos South Africa cook with?
Our research indicates: not disclosed; chicken is flame-grilled and basted with peri-peri sauce; fries, poppers and loaded fries are fried in an unnamed vegetable oil (South African default sunflower or palm olein); estimates lean sunflower per the higher-PUFA rule. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Barcelos South Africa use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Barcelos South Africa cooks with not disclosed; chicken is flame-grilled and basted with peri-peri sauce; fries, poppers and loaded fries are fried in an unnamed vegetable oil (South African default sunflower or palm olein); estimates lean sunflower per the higher-PUFA rule, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Barcelos South Africa seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Barcelos South Africa cooks with not disclosed; chicken is flame-grilled and basted with peri-peri sauce; fries, poppers and loaded fries are fried in an unnamed vegetable oil (South African default sunflower or palm olein); estimates lean sunflower per the higher-PUFA rule, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Barcelos South Africa?
Pap & Tomato Relish (Single) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Barcelos South Africa, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Barcelos South Africa?
Chicken Poppers (10 Piece) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Barcelos South Africa, 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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