Burger King Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Burger King cooks with: vegetable oil blend — soybean and/or canola and/or corn/cottonseed (fries, shared fryers with chicken and onion rings). Across the 101 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
Safest Orders at Burger King
| Mott's Applesauce | 0.0g PUFA |
| Soft Drink Small | 0.0g PUFA |
| Soft Drink Medium | 0.0g PUFA |
| Soft Drink Large | 0.0g PUFA |
| Iced Tea | 0.0g PUFA |
What to Avoid at Burger King
| Bacon King | 22.0g PUFA |
| Double Whopper | 18.0g PUFA |
| 16 Pc. Chicken Nuggets | 18.0g PUFA |
| 12 Pc. Chicken Fries | 18.0g PUFA |
| Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 16.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Burger King use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Burger King cooks with: vegetable oil blend — soybean and/or canola and/or corn/cottonseed (fries, shared fryers with chicken and onion rings). Across the 101 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Burger King cook with?
Our research indicates: vegetable oil blend — soybean and/or canola and/or corn/cottonseed (fries, shared fryers with chicken and onion rings). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Burger King use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Burger King cooks with vegetable oil blend — soybean and/or canola and/or corn/cottonseed (fries, shared fryers with chicken and onion rings), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Burger King seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Burger King cooks with vegetable oil blend — soybean and/or canola and/or corn/cottonseed (fries, shared fryers with chicken and onion rings), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Burger King?
Mott's Applesauce is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Burger King, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Burger King?
Bacon King is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Burger King, at an estimated 22.0g 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. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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See where Burger King lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch.