Nando's Zimbabwe Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Nando's Zimbabwe cooks with: not disclosed for Zimbabwe: Nando's Zimbabwe is a Simbisa Brands franchise and publishes no oil statement or nutrition figures (simbisabrands.com and Simbisa's Dial-a-Delivery menu API checked 2026-10-09). Chicken is flame-grilled with PERi-PERi basting (oil-based); chips are deep-fried. Scored as an undisclosed vegetable oil (pool vegetable_oil_unspecified, p 0.58) per the lead's oil rule; estimate levels follow the size of Nando's portions elsewhere in southern Africa, but the item list, names and side combinations are Zimbabwe's own.. Across the 131 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 Nando's Zimbabwe
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: 1/4 Chicken (on its own) + 500ml Water, 5.3g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Pineapple | 0.0g |
| 330ml Can | 0.0g |
| Cheddar Cheese | 0.1g |
| Feta | 0.1g |
| Portuguese Roll | 0.3g |
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| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Full Chicken + 4 Sharing Sides | 68.1g |
| Full Chicken + 3 Sharing Sides | 56.6g |
| Full Chicken + 2 Large Sides | 45.1g |
| Honey & Soy Wings (9 Wings + Single Chips) | 42.4g |
| Honey & Soy Wings (9 Wings) | 35.1g |
Around the world: Nando's
Kids Burger & Chips has 6.0g of PUFA in Zambia but 9.0g in Zimbabwe. Same chain.
We have Nando's in 10 countries. Here is what it cooks with in each one, and how the same menu items compare.
| Country | Cooks with | Kids Burger & Chips | Spicy Mixed Olives | Sunset Burger | Chicken Strips & Spicy Rice | Festa Roll | 1/2 Chicken (on its own) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe (this page) | Not disclosed | 9.0g | 1.0g | 8.0g | 11.0g | 6.0g | 11.1g |
| Australia | cottonseed oil | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Botswana | Not disclosed | n/a | n/a | 8.0g | 11.0g | 12.0g | 10.8g |
| Canada | sunflower oil | n/a | 8.3g | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ireland | rapeseed oil | n/a | 1.6g | 5.3g | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mauritius | Not disclosed | n/a | 1.5g | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| South Africa | Not disclosed | n/a | n/a | n/a | 11.0g | n/a | 11.1g |
| UK | rapeseed oil | n/a | 1.6g | 5.9g | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| United Arab Emirates | Not disclosed | n/a | 1.2g | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Zambia | Not disclosed | 6.0g | 1.0g | 9.0g | 11.0g | 12.0g | n/a |
Items are matched by name, so portions and recipes can differ between countries. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item. Oil notes are as each country's chain discloses them.
Every Nando's Zimbabwe item, ranked
All 131 items we have for Nando's Zimbabwe, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Pineapple | 0.0g |
| 330ml Can | 0.0g |
| 330ml Coke Zero | 0.0g |
| 400ml Minute Maid | 0.0g |
| 500ml Water | 0.0g |
| 2L Soft Drink | 0.0g |
| Coca Cola PET 440ml | 0.0g |
| Pepsi 500ml | 0.0g |
| Cheddar Cheese | 0.1g |
| Feta | 0.1g |
| Portuguese Roll | 0.3g |
| Nando's Roll | 0.3g |
| Extra Avocado | 0.3g |
| Extra Halloumi | 0.3g |
| Roasted Veg (Single Side) | 1.0g |
| Spicy Mixed Olives | 1.0g |
| Extra PERi-PERi Sauce (Lemon & Herb) | 1.0g |
| Extra PERi-PERi Sauce (Mild) | 1.0g |
| Extra PERi-PERi Sauce (Hot) | 1.0g |
| Extra PERi-PERi Sauce (Extra Hot) | 1.0g |
| Watermelon & Feta Salad | 1.5g |
| Garlic Roll | 1.5g |
| Extra Avocado Crema | 1.5g |
| Roasted Veg (Sharing Side) | 2.0g |
| Portuguese Salad (Regular) | 2.0g |
| Portuguese Salad (Large) | 2.5g |
| Spicy Rice (Single Side) | 2.7g |
| Grilled Chicken Salad (Regular) | 5.0g |
| 1/4 Chicken (on its own) | 5.3g |
| Pulled Chicken Sandwich with Cheese (on its own) | 5.4g |
| Festa Roll | 6.0g |
| Spicy Rice (Sharing Side) | 6.1g |
| Livers (Starter Portion & Nando's Roll) | 6.2g |
| 1/4 Chicken + Roasted Veg | 6.3g |
| Pulled Chicken Sandwich with Cheese + Roasted Veg | 6.4g |
| Grilled Chicken Salad (Large) | 6.5g |
| Chicken Burger (on its own) | 6.9g |
| Veggie Burger (on its own) | 7.1g |
| PERinase Dip | 7.2g |
| Plain Chips (Single Side) | 7.3g |
| PERi Chips (Single Side) | 7.3g |
| Sweet Potato Fries (Regular) | 7.3g |
| Coleslaw (Single Side) | 7.5g |
| Chicken Burger + Roasted Veg | 7.9g |
| 1/4 Chicken + Spicy Rice | 8.0g |
| Sunset Burger | 8.0g |
| Veggie Wrap (on its own) | 8.0g |
| Strips & Chips | 8.0g |
| Pulled Chicken Sandwich with Cheese + Spicy Rice | 8.1g |
| Chicken Wrap (on its own) | 8.1g |
| Pulled Chicken Wrap with Cheese (on its own) | 8.1g |
| Veggie Burger + Roasted Veg | 8.1g |
| Zesty Smokey Burger | 8.5g |
| Pulled Chicken, Avo & Halloumi Boujee Bowl | 8.6g |
| Avo & Halloumi Boujee Bowl with Veggie Patty | 9.0g |
| Veggie Wrap + Roasted Veg | 9.0g |
| Kids Burger & Chips | 9.0g |
| Chicken Wrap + Roasted Veg | 9.1g |
| Pulled Chicken Wrap with Cheese + Roasted Veg | 9.1g |
| Livers (Full Portion & Nando's Roll) | 9.4g |
| Chicken Burger + Spicy Rice | 9.6g |
| Veggie Burger + Spicy Rice | 9.8g |
| Veggie Wrap + Spicy Rice | 10.7g |
| Pulled Chicken Wrap with Cheese + Spicy Rice | 10.8g |
| Chicken Strips & Spicy Rice | 11.0g |
| Sauce Strips & Rice | 11.0g |
| 1/2 Chicken (on its own) | 11.1g |
| Plain Chips (Sharing Side) | 11.5g |
| PERi Chips (Sharing Side) | 11.5g |
| Sweet Potato Fries (Large) | 11.5g |
| Veggie Pita (on its own) | 11.6g |
| Honey & Soy Wings (3 Wings) | 11.7g |
| 3 Full Wings | 11.7g |
| Coleslaw (Sharing Side) | 11.9g |
| 1/2 Chicken + Roasted Veg | 12.1g |
| 1/4 Chicken + Plain Chips | 12.6g |
| 1/4 Chicken + PERi-PERi Chips | 12.6g |
| Veggie Pita + Roasted Veg | 12.6g |
| Pulled Chicken Sandwich with Cheese + Plain Chips | 12.7g |
| 1/4 Chicken + Coleslaw | 12.8g |
| Pulled Chicken Sandwich with Cheese + Coleslaw | 12.9g |
| Chicken Pita (on its own) | 13.0g |
| Pulled Chicken Pita with Cheese (on its own) | 13.0g |
| Festa Roll + Chips | 13.3g |
| 1/2 Chicken + Spicy Rice | 13.8g |
| Potato Festa fries | 14.0g |
| Sweet Potato Festa Fries | 14.0g |
| Avo Crema Festa Fries | 14.0g |
| Chicken Pita + Roasted Veg | 14.0g |
| Pulled Chicken Pita with Cheese + Roasted Veg | 14.0g |
| Chicken Burger + Plain Chips | 14.2g |
| Chicken Burger + PERi-PERi Chips | 14.2g |
| Veggie Pita + Spicy Rice | 14.3g |
| Chicken Burger + Coleslaw | 14.4g |
| Veggie Burger + Plain Chips | 14.4g |
| Veggie Burger + PERi-PERi Chips | 14.4g |
| Veggie Burger + Coleslaw | 14.6g |
| Veggie Wrap + Plain Chips | 15.3g |
| Veggie Wrap + PERi-PERi Chips | 15.3g |
| Pulled Wrap Meal | 15.4g |
| Chicken Wrap + Plain Chips | 15.4g |
| Chicken Wrap + PERi-PERi Chips | 15.4g |
| Pulled Chicken Wrap + Chips | 15.4g |
| Pulled Chicken Wrap with Cheese + Plain Chips | 15.4g |
| Veggie Wrap + Coleslaw | 15.5g |
| Chicken Wrap + Coleslaw | 15.6g |
| Pulled Chicken Wrap with Cheese + Coleslaw | 15.6g |
| Chicken Pita + Spicy Rice | 15.7g |
| Pulled Chicken Pita with Cheese + Spicy Rice | 15.7g |
| Hotpot | 16.8g |
| 1/2 Chicken + Plain Chips | 18.4g |
| 1/2 Chicken + PERi-PERi Chips | 18.4g |
| 1/2 Chicken + Coleslaw | 18.6g |
| Veggie Pita + Plain Chips | 18.9g |
| Veggie Pita + PERi-PERi Chips | 18.9g |
| Honey & Soy Wings (3 Wings + Single Chips) | 19.0g |
| 3 Full Wings + Chips | 19.0g |
| Veggie Pita + Coleslaw | 19.1g |
| Chicken Pita + PERi-PERi Chips | 20.3g |
| Chicken Pita + Coleslaw | 20.5g |
| Full Chicken | 22.1g |
| Honey & Soy Wings (6 Wings) | 23.4g |
| 6 Full Wings | 23.4g |
| Honey & Soy Wings (6 Wings + Single Chips) | 30.7g |
| 6 Full Wings + Chips | 30.7g |
| Honey & Soy Wings (9 Wings) | 35.1g |
| 9 Full Wings | 35.1g |
| Honey & Soy Wings (9 Wings + Single Chips) | 42.4g |
| Full Chicken + 2 Large Sides | 45.1g |
| Full Chicken + 3 Sharing Sides | 56.6g |
| Full Chicken + 4 Sharing Sides | 68.1g |
Frequently asked
Does Nando's Zimbabwe use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Nando's Zimbabwe cooks with: not disclosed for Zimbabwe: Nando's Zimbabwe is a Simbisa Brands franchise and publishes no oil statement or nutrition figures (simbisabrands.com and Simbisa's Dial-a-Delivery menu API checked 2026-10-09). Chicken is flame-grilled with PERi-PERi basting (oil-based); chips are deep-fried. Scored as an undisclosed vegetable oil (pool vegetable_oil_unspecified, p 0.58) per the lead's oil rule; estimate levels follow the size of Nando's portions elsewhere in southern Africa, but the item list, names and side combinations are Zimbabwe's own.. Across the 131 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 Nando's Zimbabwe cook with?
Our research indicates: not disclosed for Zimbabwe: Nando's Zimbabwe is a Simbisa Brands franchise and publishes no oil statement or nutrition figures (simbisabrands.com and Simbisa's Dial-a-Delivery menu API checked 2026-10-09). Chicken is flame-grilled with PERi-PERi basting (oil-based); chips are deep-fried. Scored as an undisclosed vegetable oil (pool vegetable_oil_unspecified, p 0.58) per the lead's oil rule; estimate levels follow the size of Nando's portions elsewhere in southern Africa, but the item list, names and side combinations are Zimbabwe's own.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Nando's Zimbabwe use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Nando's Zimbabwe cooks with not disclosed for Zimbabwe: Nando's Zimbabwe is a Simbisa Brands franchise and publishes no oil statement or nutrition figures (simbisabrands.com and Simbisa's Dial-a-Delivery menu API checked 2026-10-09). Chicken is flame-grilled with PERi-PERi basting (oil-based); chips are deep-fried. Scored as an undisclosed vegetable oil (pool vegetable_oil_unspecified, p 0.58) per the lead's oil rule; estimate levels follow the size of Nando's portions elsewhere in southern Africa, but the item list, names and side combinations are Zimbabwe's own., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Nando's Zimbabwe seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Nando's Zimbabwe cooks with not disclosed for Zimbabwe: Nando's Zimbabwe is a Simbisa Brands franchise and publishes no oil statement or nutrition figures (simbisabrands.com and Simbisa's Dial-a-Delivery menu API checked 2026-10-09). Chicken is flame-grilled with PERi-PERi basting (oil-based); chips are deep-fried. Scored as an undisclosed vegetable oil (pool vegetable_oil_unspecified, p 0.58) per the lead's oil rule; estimate levels follow the size of Nando's portions elsewhere in southern Africa, but the item list, names and side combinations are Zimbabwe's own., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Nando's Zimbabwe?
Pineapple is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Nando's Zimbabwe, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Nando's Zimbabwe?
Full Chicken + 4 Sharing Sides is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Nando's Zimbabwe, at an estimated 68.1g 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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