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Barcelos South Africa Seed Oil Report Card

GradeB
Avg PUFA/item5.4g
Items analyzed31
Cooking oilVegetable oil blend and sunflower oil (estimate)
From the chain0%

Based on our menu research, Barcelos South Africa cooks with: vegetable oil blend and sunflower oil (estimated). 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

ItemPUFA
Garden Salad3.0g
Chicken Strips4.0g
Mediterranean Salad4.0g
Chicken Livers5.0g
1/4 Chicken5.3g

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What to Avoid at Barcelos South Africa

ItemPUFA
Chicken Poppers (10 Piece)12.0g
Cheesy Jalapeño Poppers (10 Piece)12.0g
1/2 Chicken11.0g
Fries (Sharing)11.0g
Chicken Shawarma9.0g

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.

ItemPUFA
Pepsi 2L0.0g
Milkshake (Regular)0.5g
Milkshake (Large)0.7g
Pap & Tomato Relish (Single)1.0g
Malva Pudding1.5g
Pap & Tomato Relish (Sharing)2.0g
Spicy Rice (Single)2.0g
Lemon Cheese Cake2.0g
Garden Salad3.0g
Garlic Loaf3.0g
Chocolate Brownie3.0g
Chicken Strips4.0g
Mediterranean Salad4.0g
Spicy Rice (Sharing)4.0g
Chicken Livers5.0g
Coleslaw (Single)5.0g
1/4 Chicken5.3g
Chicken Poppers (5 Piece)6.0g
Cheesy Jalapeño Poppers (5 Piece)6.0g
Fries (Single)6.0g
Cheese Burger7.0g
Chicken & Feta Wrap7.0g
Chicken Slaw Wrap8.0g
Chicken Shawarma9.0g
Cheesy Loaded Wrap9.0g
Cheesy Loaded Fries9.0g
Coleslaw (Sharing)9.0g
1/2 Chicken11.0g
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: vegetable oil blend and sunflower oil (estimated). 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 vegetable oil blend and sunflower oil (estimated), 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 vegetable oil blend and sunflower oil (estimated), 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?

Garden Salad is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Barcelos South Africa, at an estimated 3.0g 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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