Nando's New Zealand Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Nando's New Zealand cooks with: vegetable oil blend (estimated). Across the 86 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Nando's New Zealand
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: 4 PERi-PERi Tenders + Kiwi Blue Still Water, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| 4 PERi-PERi Tenders | 2.0g |
| 3 PERi-PERi Grilled Tenders | 2.0g |
| 4 Churrasco BBQ Ribs | 3.0g |
| 1/4 PERi-PERi Chicken | 4.0g |
| PERi-PERi Chicken Mini Burger | 4.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Nando's New Zealand
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Tear & Share | 24.0g |
| Mixed Platter - Whole Chicken | 22.0g |
| PERi-PERi Chips (Seriously Large) | 16.0g |
| Chips (Seriously Large) | 16.0g |
| Mixed Platter - 1/2 Chicken | 15.0g |
Around the world: Nando's
Mediterranean Salad has 3.0g of PUFA in the United Arab Emirates but 6.0g in New Zealand. Same chain.
We have Nando's in 7 countries. Here is what it cooks with in each one, and how the same menu items compare.
| Country | Cooks with | Chips (Large) | Coleslaw (Large) | Garlic Bread (Large) | Coleslaw (Regular) | Corn On The Cob (Large) | Mediterranean Salad |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand (this page) | Not disclosed | 12.0g | 7.0g | 5.0g | 4.0g | 2.0g | 6.0g |
| Australia | cottonseed oil | n/a | 11.5g | 18.0g | n/a | 2.0g | 6.7g |
| Canada | sunflower oil | n/a | 23.2g | n/a | 11.6g | n/a | n/a |
| Ireland | rapeseed oil | 33.0g | 11.7g | 6.4g | 5.8g | 1.4g | n/a |
| Mauritius | Not disclosed | n/a | n/a | n/a | 7.5g | n/a | n/a |
| UK | rapeseed oil | 39.1g | 13.5g | 7.3g | 6.8g | 1.6g | 3.2g |
| United Arab Emirates | Not disclosed | n/a | 6.5g | 5.0g | n/a | 1.0g | 3.0g |
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 New Zealand item, ranked
All 86 items we have for Nando's New Zealand, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| RUBRO Iced Tea - Lemon | 0.0g |
| RUBRO Iced Tea - Peach | 0.0g |
| RUBRO Iced Tea - Berry | 0.0g |
| Coke (330ml) | 0.0g |
| Coke (600ml) | 0.0g |
| Coke Zero Sugar (330ml) | 0.0g |
| Coke Zero Sugar (600ml) | 0.0g |
| Sprite (600ml) | 0.0g |
| Sprite (330ml) | 0.0g |
| Fanta (330ml) | 0.0g |
| Sprite Zero Sugar (600ml) | 0.0g |
| Fanta (600ml) | 0.0g |
| Kiwi Blue Still Water | 0.0g |
| Kiwi Blue Sparkling Water | 0.0g |
| Almighty Sparkling Water Blood Orange | 0.0g |
| Karma Organic Orange Juice | 0.0g |
| Almighty Sparkling Water Passionfruit | 0.0g |
| Karma Gingerella | 0.0g |
| Karma Lemmy Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Karma Organic Orange, Mango Apple Juice | 0.0g |
| Keri Kids Blackcurrant Juice | 0.0g |
| Keri Kids Apple Juice | 0.0g |
| Corn On The Cob (Regular) | 1.0g |
| Garden Salad (Regular) | 1.0g |
| Toasted Pita | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Mousse | 1.0g |
| Naughty Nata | 1.0g |
| 4 PERi-PERi Tenders | 2.0g |
| 3 PERi-PERi Grilled Tenders | 2.0g |
| Spicy Rice (Regular) | 2.0g |
| Corn On The Cob (Large) | 2.0g |
| Garden Salad (Large) | 2.0g |
| Roasted Broccoli with PERi-Crackle | 2.0g |
| PERi-Chicken Gravy and Creamy Mash (Regular) | 2.0g |
| 3 Churrasco BBQ Tenders | 2.0g |
| 4 Churrasco BBQ Ribs | 3.0g |
| Cheesy Garlic Pita | 3.0g |
| Spicy Rice (Large) | 3.0g |
| Garlic Bread (Regular) | 3.0g |
| PERi-Chicken Gravy and Creamy Mash (Large) | 3.0g |
| 1/4 PERi-PERi Chicken | 4.0g |
| PERi-PERi Chicken Mini Burger | 4.0g |
| Avo Parmesan Crunch | 4.0g |
| Halloumi Sticks & Dip | 4.0g |
| Coleslaw (Regular) | 4.0g |
| PERi-Harvest Bowl | 5.0g |
| Paella | 5.0g |
| Avo Parmesan Crunch with Protein | 5.0g |
| Garlic Bread (Large) | 5.0g |
| Nandino Burger | 5.0g |
| 8 BBQ Ribs | 6.0g |
| Mediterranean Salad | 6.0g |
| PERi-Harvest Bowl with Protein | 6.0g |
| Mayo Chip Dip | 6.0g |
| PERinaise Dip | 6.0g |
| 1/2 PERi-PERi Chicken | 7.0g |
| PERinaise Classic | 7.0g |
| Mediterranean Salad with Protein | 7.0g |
| Loaded Paella | 7.0g |
| Coleslaw (Large) | 7.0g |
| Supremo | 8.0g |
| Avo Goodness | 8.0g |
| The Halloumi | 8.0g |
| Smoky Churrasco Burger | 8.0g |
| Creamy Hummus with PERi-PERi Drizzle & Pita | 8.0g |
| PERi-PERi Chips (Regular) | 8.0g |
| Chips (Regular) | 8.0g |
| 4 BBQ Thighs | 9.0g |
| Paella Grande | 9.0g |
| Double Cheese & Bacon | 9.0g |
| Snack Loaded Chips | 9.0g |
| Kumara Chips (Regular) | 9.0g |
| PERi-PERi Kumara Chips (Regular) | 9.0g |
| PERi Chips and Dip | 11.0g |
| Chips and Dip | 11.0g |
| PERi-PERi Chips (Large) | 12.0g |
| Chips (Large) | 12.0g |
| Kumara Chips (Large) | 13.0g |
| PERi-PERi Kumara Chips (Large) | 13.0g |
| Whole PERi-PERi Chicken | 14.0g |
| Mixed Platter - 1/2 Chicken | 15.0g |
| Grande Loaded Chips | 15.0g |
| PERi-PERi Chips (Seriously Large) | 16.0g |
| Chips (Seriously Large) | 16.0g |
| Mixed Platter - Whole Chicken | 22.0g |
| Tear & Share | 24.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Nando's New Zealand use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Nando's New Zealand cooks with: vegetable oil blend (estimated). Across the 86 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Nando's New Zealand cook with?
Our research indicates: not disclosed for New Zealand: nandos.co.nz and the shared ANZ help centre (nandosanz.zendesk.com) name no frying or basting oil, and the NZ allergen guide (2026-09-15) lists no oils. Working estimate: a seed-oil fryer (vegetable oil) for the chips and kumara chips and a seed-oil PERi-PERi baste on the flame-grilled chicken; the Australian cottonseed statement is NOT carried over. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Nando's New Zealand use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Nando's New Zealand cooks with vegetable oil blend (estimated), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Nando's New Zealand seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Nando's New Zealand cooks with vegetable oil blend (estimated), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Nando's New Zealand?
4 PERi-PERi Tenders is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Nando's New Zealand, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Nando's New Zealand?
Tear & Share is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Nando's New Zealand, at an estimated 24.0g 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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