How much seed oil is in KFC's food?
KFC averages an estimated 11.6g of seed oil PUFA per menu item, about 2.9 days of the 4g daily goal many people in the seed oil free community aim for, in one average item. Method and grade scale on the methodology page.
What KFC cooks with
Canola oil and hydrogenated soybean oil in the fryers ("may contain"). KFC's own nutrition guide (the Nutritionix menu embedded at kfc.com/full-nutrition-guide, Last Updated 10/19/2026, read 2026-10-20) says: "KFC products are fried in oil which may contain the following: Canola Oil and Hydrogenated Soybean Oil with TBHQ and Citric Acid Added To Protect Flavor, Dimethylpolysiloxane, an Antifoaming Agent Added." In 2006-2007 KFC replaced partially hydrogenated soybean oil with low linolenic soybean oil (news reports of its announcement).
The 10 highest seed oil items we measured
Estimated PUFA grams per listed serving, from published nutrition data and the disclosed or assumed cooking oil:
| Item | Est. PUFA |
|---|---|
| 100 Hot Wings | 200g |
| 20 PC Mega Meal | 195g |
| Party Bucket | 191.5g |
| 18 Piece Meal | 188g |
| Party Bucket | 185.3g |
| 24 Pc Super Bucket | 184g |
| 24 pcs Super Bucket | 184g |
| Kyamusa Bucket | 176.5g |
| 12 Piece Bucket (Buy 1 Get 1 Free) | 168g |
| 30 Pièces Mighty Bucket | 166g |
If you end up here anyway
The lowest estimated seed oil orders we track at KFC:
| Item | Est. PUFA |
|---|---|
| Mousse Cake (Coffee Flavoured) | 0g |
| Green Beans | 0g |
| Yoyo Bear Strawberry | 0g |
The fine print
These are estimates, not lab measurements, and preparation varies by location. Full detail for every item is on the KFC report card. See who else graded D or F on the F List, or the whole field on the Seed Oil Index.