The Burger King allergen menu shows which of the 9 major food allergens are in each item, from milk and wheat to peanuts and sesame. Burger King has no gluten free buns, uses sesame seed buns on the Whopper, fries in shared fryers, and says it uses no peanuts or tree nuts.
This guide covers the Burger King allergen menu item by item: the 9 major allergens, a popular items chart, gluten free picks, shared fryers and how to order safely. We check it against the official Burger King allergen information; this page is independent and updated for October 2026.
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Big 9 allergens
What allergens are on the Burger King allergen menu?
Burger King and the 9 major food allergens
The Burger King allergen menu lists milk, eggs, wheat, soy, fish and sesame among its ingredients, while peanuts, tree nuts and shellfish are not used as ingredients. Cross contact is still possible in every kitchen.
Burger King allergen menu at a glance
| Allergen | Used at Burger King? | Where you will find it |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | Used | Cheese, royal crispy chicken, breakfast egg mix, desserts |
| Eggs | Used | Mayo, chicken and fish sandwiches, breakfast eggs |
| Wheat | Used | All buns, breading, onion rings |
| Soy | Used | Most items, soybean oil |
| Peanuts | Not used | Not used as an ingredient |
| Tree nuts | Not used | Not used as an ingredient |
| Fish | Used | Big Fish Sandwich |
| Shellfish | Not used | No shellfish on the U.S. menu |
| Sesame | Used | Sesame seed buns (Whopper) |
Chart
Burger King allergen chart for popular items
Which allergens each item contains
The Burger King allergen menu chart below shows the major allergens in Burger King's most popular items, so you can spot milk, egg, wheat and soy at a glance.
Burger King allergen menu chart
| Menu item | Contains |
|---|---|
| Whopper | Wheat, sesame, egg (mayo), soy |
| Whopper Jr. | Wheat, sesame, egg |
| Chicken Nuggets | Wheat, soy |
| Royal Crispy Chicken | Wheat, milk, egg |
| French Fries | None of the 9 (shared fryer) |
| Onion Rings | Wheat |
| Big Fish Sandwich | Fish, wheat, egg |
| Hash Browns | Soy (oil), shared fryer |
| Impossible Whopper | Wheat, sesame, soy, egg (mayo) |
| Hershey Sundae Pie | Milk, wheat, soy |
Items and recipes change, so always confirm with the latest official allergen guide before you order.
Gluten free
Is Burger King gluten free?
Gluten free picks and what to avoid
Burger King has no gluten free buns, so the only gluten conscious picks are bunless patties, fries and applesauce, all with shared fryer and grill risk.
Burger King gluten free guide
| Item | Gluten free? | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Bunless burger patty | No wheat | Shared broiler |
| French Fries | No wheat | Shared fryer |
| Applesauce | Yes | |
| All buns | No | Contain wheat |
| Nuggets and onion rings | No | Contain wheat |
Allergy friendly
What can you eat at Burger King with a food allergy?
Picks by allergy and diet
With a food allergy you can still eat at Burger King: whopper without cheese, nuggets, fries, onion rings for dairy free, and the table below covers each major allergy.
Burger King allergy friendly picks
| Allergy or diet | Safer picks | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy free | Whopper without cheese, nuggets, fries, onion rings | Cheese, royal crispy chicken, desserts |
| Egg free | Burgers without mayo, nuggets, fries | Mayo, chicken and fish sandwiches |
| Peanut and tree nut | Made without peanuts and tree nuts | Check limited time desserts |
| Sesame free | Burgers on a non sesame bun where offered | Sesame seed buns |
| Gluten free | Bunless patties, fries, applesauce | Buns, breading |
| Vegan | Impossible Whopper without mayo, fries, hash browns | Meat, dairy, mayo |
Cross contact
Does Burger King use shared fryers or peanut oil?
Fryers, oils and cross contact
Burger King fries in a corn, canola, soy and/or cottonseed oil blend, and its fryers are shared, so fries can touch milk and wheat.
Burger King fryer and oil facts
| Topic | What to know |
|---|---|
| Oil | Corn, canola, soy, cottonseed blend |
| Shared fryers | Yes |
| Peanut oil | Not used |
How to order
How do you order safely from the Burger King allergen menu?
Step by step
To order safely from the Burger King allergen menu, check the official guide first, tell the staff about your allergy, ask for fresh gloves and keep your order simple.
- 1
Check the official guide
Open the latest Burger King allergen guide before you go.
- 2
Tell the staff
Say you have a food allergy at the start of your order.
- 3
Ask for fresh gloves
Ask the team to change gloves and use clean utensils.
- 4
Skip shared fryer items
Fried foods can share oil with allergens.
- 5
Keep it simple
Fewer sauces and toppings mean fewer hidden allergens on the Burger King allergen menu.
- 6
Carry your medicine
Bring epinephrine if your doctor prescribed it.
Official source
Where can you find the official Burger King allergen menu?
Official allergen and nutrition info
The official Burger King allergen menu information is published by Burger King online, and it is the source to trust because recipes change during the year.
Official source: Burger King nutrition and allergen info.
Since July 1, 2026, California requires restaurant chains with 20 or more locations to disclose the 9 major allergens for every standard menu item. Learn more in our California allergen menu law guide, or compare chains on our restaurant allergen menus hub.
Tips
Burger King allergen menu ordering tips
How to eat out safely
To use the Burger King allergen menu well, check it every visit, avoid shared fryer items if your allergy is severe, and order simple items without sauces.
- 1
Check every visit
Recipes change during the year.
- 2
Tell the staff
Say allergy, not preference.
- 3
Fresh gloves
Ask for a glove change.
- 4
Skip sauces
Sauces hide many allergens.
- 5
Ask about fryers
Shared fryers.
- 6
Use the app
Many apps show allergens.
- 7
Go off peak
Staff have more time.
- 8
Carry medicine
Bring your epinephrine.
Explore
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Allergen guides for other popular chains
Eating out with a food allergy? These chains publish allergen information too, each with gluten free, dairy free and nut free picks.
Whataburger
Gluten free: Lettuce wrapView allergen menu →
Five Guys
Gluten free: Lettuce wrap, friesView allergen menu →
Qdoba
Gluten free: Bowls and cornView allergen menu →
KFC
Gluten free: Select sides onlyView allergen menu →
Dairy Queen
Gluten free: LimitedView allergen menu →
Panera
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FAQ
Burger King allergen menu FAQs
Q1Does Burger King have an allergen menu?
Yes. Burger King publishes allergen information online, and this Burger King allergen menu guide summarizes it item by item.
Q2Is Burger King gluten free?
Burger King has no gluten free buns, so the only gluten conscious picks are bunless patties, fries and applesauce, all with shared fryer and grill risk.
Q3Does Burger King use shared fryers or peanut oil?
Burger King fries in a corn, canola, soy and/or cottonseed oil blend, and its fryers are shared, so fries can touch milk and wheat.
Q4What can I eat at Burger King with a dairy allergy?
Safer dairy free picks include whopper without cheese, nuggets, fries, onion rings.
Q5Is the Burger King allergen menu the same at every location?
Mostly. The Burger King allergen menu is set by the chain, but suppliers, regional items and limited time offers can differ, so check the Burger King allergen menu for your local store before you order.
Q6Is Burger King safe for peanut and tree nut allergies?
Made without peanuts and tree nuts. Always confirm with staff.
