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Hungry Lion South Africa Seed Oil Report Card

GradeD
Avg PUFA/item12.0g
Items analyzed46
Cooking oilVegetable oil blend and sunflower oil (estimate)
From the chain0%

Based on our menu research, Hungry Lion South Africa cooks with: vegetable oil blend and sunflower oil (estimated). Across the 46 menu items we analyzed, it averages 12.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).

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Safest Orders at Hungry Lion 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: One Piece + Mineral Water, 5.0g total

ItemPUFA
Dixie Roll0.5g
One Piece5.0g
Munch Burger6.0g
3 Chicken Fingers & 1 Dippa6.5g
Big Boss9.0g

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What to Avoid at Hungry Lion South Africa

ItemPUFA
20 Piece Bucket100.0g
15 Piece Bucket75.0g
10 Piece Bucket50.0g
20 Zamba Spicy Winglets32.0g
20 Sticky Wings32.0g

Around the world: Hungry Lion

We have Hungry Lion in 6 countries. Here is what it cooks with in each one, and how the same menu items compare.

CountryCooks withLarge Chips20 Sticky WingsTriiiple Big Boss Burger10 Sticky WingsDouble Big Boss Burger6 Sticky Wings
South Africa (this page)Not disclosed8.0g32.0g21.0g16.0g15.0g9.6g
BotswanaNot disclosed9.5g50.0g26.0g25.0g18.0g15.0g
LesothoNot disclosed9.5g50.0g26.0g25.0g18.0g15.0g
NamibiaNot disclosed9.5g50.0g26.0g25.0g18.0g15.0g
ZambiaNot disclosed9.5g50.0g22.0g25.0g16.0g15.0g
ZimbabweNot disclosed9.5g50.0g23.0g25.0g16.5g15.0g

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 Hungry Lion South Africa item, ranked

All 46 items we have for Hungry Lion South Africa, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.

ItemPUFA
300ml Pet0.0g
Mineral Water0.0g
Score0.0g
Cappy0.0g
440ml Bottle0.0g
1L Bottle0.0g
Red Bull0.0g
Monster 500ml0.0g
Tangy Tomato Dippa0.2g
BBQ Dippa0.2g
Vanilla Sundae0.2g
Wing Hot Sauce0.3g
Fruity Sundae0.3g
King-Sized Vanilla Sundae0.3g
Caramel Dipped Sundae0.4g
Unicorn Sundae0.4g
Dixie Roll0.5g
Chocolate Dipped Sundae0.5g
Mint Tart Sundae1.0g
Spicy Zamba Dippa2.0g
Sweet Mayo Dippa2.5g
One Piece5.0g
Coleslaw5.0g
Munch Burger6.0g
Regular Chips6.0g
3 Chicken Fingers & 1 Dippa6.5g
Large Chips8.0g
Big Boss9.0g
Big Boss Cheese9.2g
6 Zamba Winglets9.6g
6 Sticky Wings9.6g
Double Munch Burger10.0g
XL Chips11.0g
6 Chicken Fingers & 2 Dippa13.0g
Double Big Boss Burger15.0g
10 Zamba Spicy Winglets16.0g
10 Sticky Wings16.0g
Triiiple Big Boss Burger21.0g
10 Chicken Fingers & 3 Dippa21.5g
Chip Bucket25.0g
6 Piece Bucket30.0g
20 Zamba Spicy Winglets32.0g
20 Sticky Wings32.0g
10 Piece Bucket50.0g
15 Piece Bucket75.0g
20 Piece Bucket100.0g

Frequently asked

Does Hungry Lion South Africa use seed oils?

Based on our menu research, Hungry Lion South Africa cooks with: vegetable oil blend and sunflower oil (estimated). Across the 46 menu items we analyzed, it averages 12.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).

What oil does Hungry Lion South Africa cook with?

Our research indicates: not disclosed; fried chicken, wings, fingers and chips in an unnamed vegetable frying oil (South African fryers run on sunflower or palm olein); estimates lean sunflower-high per the higher-PUFA rule. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.

Does Hungry Lion South Africa use beef tallow?

No. Our research indicates Hungry Lion 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 Hungry Lion South Africa seed oil free?

No. Our research indicates Hungry Lion 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 Hungry Lion South Africa?

Munch Burger is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Hungry Lion South Africa, at an estimated 6.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.

What should I avoid at Hungry Lion South Africa?

20 Piece Bucket is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Hungry Lion South Africa, at an estimated 100.0g 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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