A&W Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, A&W Canada cooks with: high-oleic and canola oil. Across the 187 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at A&W Canada
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: Baby Burger (lettuce-wrapped) + Russet Thick-Cut Fries (Kid's Size) + Iced Tea (Small), 2.1g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Baby Burger (lettuce-wrapped) | 0.4g |
| Baby Burger (with cheese, lettuce-wrapped) | 0.5g |
| Double Buddy Burger (with cheese, lettuce-wrapped) | 1.5g |
| Baby Burger (with cheese) | 1.6g |
| Baby Burger | 1.6g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at A&W Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fish Burger | 19.1g |
| Spicy Chipotle Chicken Burger | 15.1g |
| All-Canadian Special | 14.1g |
| Double Mozza Burger | 13.9g |
| Spicy Chipotle Chicken & Cheddar | 13.1g |
Around the world: A&W
Mozza Burger has 6.0g of PUFA in Singapore but 12.4g in Canada. Same chain.
We have A&W in 2 countries. Here is what it cooks with in each one, and how the same menu items compare.
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 A&W Canada item, ranked
All 187 items we have for A&W Canada, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Root Beer | 0.0g |
| A&W Root Beer Zero Sugar | 0.0g |
| Iced Espresso Coffee | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Smoothie (Small) | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke (Small) | 0.0g |
| Frozen A&W Root Beer (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Lemonade (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Tea | 0.0g |
| Mango Passionfruit Smoothie (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Hot Chocolate | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola (Small) | 0.0g |
| Orange Juice (Small) | 0.0g |
| Root Beer Lollipops | 0.0g |
| Coke Zero (20oz) | 0.0g |
| Apple Juice (Small) | 0.0g |
| Dipping Sauce (Barbecue) | 0.0g |
| Mango Passionfruit Icer (Small) | 0.0g |
| Lemonade (Small) | 0.0g |
| Espresso (Double) | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Icer (Small) | 0.0g |
| Mixed Berry with Acai Icer (Small) | 0.0g |
| Sprite (Small) | 0.0g |
| Americano (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Root Beer (Small) | 0.0g |
| Mango Passionfruit Icer (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Orange Juice (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Mixed Berry with Acai Smoothie (Small) | 0.0g |
| Americano (Small) | 0.0g |
| A&W Root Beer Zero Sugar (Small) | 0.0g |
| Coke Zero (12oz) | 0.0g |
| Americano (Large) | 0.0g |
| Brewed Coffee | 0.0g |
| Espresso (Single) | 0.0g |
| Dipping Sauce (Sweet & Sour) | 0.0g |
| Mixed Berry with Acai Smoothie (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Smoothie (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Icer (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Iced Tea (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Apple Juice (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Mixed Berry with Acai Icer (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Apple Slices | 0.0g |
| Iced Espresso Coffee (Small) | 0.0g |
| Frozen A&W Root Beer (Small) | 0.0g |
| Mango Passionfruit Smoothie (Small) | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Sprite (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Iced Tea (Small) | 0.0g |
| 1% Chocolate Milk | 0.1g |
| Iced Caramel Latte (Small) | 0.2g |
| Iced Latte (Small) | 0.2g |
| Milk2Go | 0.2g |
| Iced Vanilla Latte (Small) | 0.2g |
| Latte (Small) | 0.3g |
| Caramel Latte (Small) | 0.3g |
| Gravy (Small) | 0.3g |
| Vanilla Latte (Small) | 0.3g |
| Vanilla Latte (Regular) | 0.3g |
| Cappuccino (Small) | 0.3g |
| Iced Latte (Regular) | 0.3g |
| Latte (Regular) | 0.3g |
| Iced Vanilla Latte (Regular) | 0.3g |
| 2% Milk | 0.3g |
| Iced Caramel Latte (Regular) | 0.3g |
| Caramel Latte (Regular) | 0.3g |
| Latte (Large) | 0.4g |
| Chai Latte (Small) | 0.4g |
| Mocha (Small) | 0.4g |
| Baby Burger (lettuce-wrapped) | 0.4g |
| Caramel Latte (Large) | 0.4g |
| Hot Chocolate Brew Bar (Small) | 0.4g |
| Vanilla Latte (Large) | 0.4g |
| Cappuccino (Regular) | 0.4g |
| Baby Burger (with cheese, lettuce-wrapped) | 0.5g |
| Mango Passionfruit Shake (Small) | 0.5g |
| Chai Latte (Regular) | 0.5g |
| Mixed Berry with Acai Shake (Small) | 0.5g |
| Gravy (Regular) | 0.5g |
| Cappuccino (Large) | 0.6g |
| Strawberry Shake (Small) | 0.6g |
| MadeGood Bar | 0.6g |
| Hot Chocolate Brew Bar (Regular) | 0.6g |
| Mocha (Regular) | 0.7g |
| A&W Root Beer Shake (Small) | 0.7g |
| Chai Latte (Large) | 0.7g |
| Hot Chocolate Brew Bar (Large) | 0.7g |
| Mocha (Large) | 0.7g |
| Root Beer Float | 0.8g |
| Mango Passionfruit Shake (Regular) | 0.8g |
| Mixed Berry with Acai Shake (Regular) | 0.8g |
| A&W Root Beer Shake (Regular) | 0.8g |
| Root Beer Float (Zero Sugar) | 0.8g |
| Chocolate Milkshake | 1.0g |
| Strawberry Shake (Regular) | 1.0g |
| Buddy Burger (with cheese, lettuce-wrapped) | 1.1g |
| Kids Chicken Strips | 1.4g |
| Hash Brown | 1.5g |
| Double Buddy Burger (with cheese, lettuce-wrapped) | 1.5g |
| Kids Buddy Burger with Cheese | 1.6g |
| Baby Burger (with cheese) | 1.6g |
| Kids Buddy Burger | 1.6g |
| Buddy Burger (lettuce-wrapped) | 1.6g |
| Baby Burger | 1.6g |
| Buddy Cheeseburger | 1.6g |
| Russet Thick-Cut Fries (Kid's Size) | 1.7g |
| Mama Burger (with cheese, lettuce-wrapped) | 1.8g |
| Breakfast Wrap | 1.9g |
| Double Buddy Burger (with cheese) | 1.9g |
| Teen Burger (lettuce-wrapped) | 1.9g |
| Double Buddy Burger (lettuce-wrapped) | 1.9g |
| Side Salad | 2.0g |
| Chicken Strips (3) | 2.1g |
| Mama Burger (lettuce-wrapped) | 2.2g |
| Buddy Burger | 2.4g |
| Russet Thick-Cut Fries (Regular) | 2.5g |
| Sweet Potato Fries | 2.5g |
| Double Buddy Burger | 2.5g |
| Blueberry Turnover | 2.5g |
| Dipping Sauce (Honey Mustard) | 2.6g |
| Poutine (Quebec) | 2.8g |
| Papa Burger (with cheese, lettuce-wrapped) | 2.9g |
| Poutine | 3.0g |
| Double Teen Burger (lettuce-wrapped) | 3.0g |
| Papa Burger (lettuce-wrapped) | 3.3g |
| Spicy Chipotle Chicken Wrap | 3.4g |
| Cheese & Egger (English Muffin) | 3.5g |
| Dipping Sauce (Jalapeño Ranch) | 3.5g |
| Chicken Strips (5) | 3.5g |
| Apple Turnover | 3.6g |
| Bacon & Egger (English Muffin) | 3.6g |
| Mama Burger | 3.9g |
| Grandpa Burger (with cheese, lettuce-wrapped) | 4.0g |
| Teen Burger | 4.2g |
| Bacon Chicken Wrap | 4.2g |
| Grandpa Burger (lettuce-wrapped) | 4.4g |
| Onion Rings | 4.5g |
| Mama Burger (with cheese) | 4.5g |
| Sausage & Cheddar (English Muffin) | 4.8g |
| Cheddar Bacon Uncle Burger (lettuce-wrapped) | 4.8g |
| Grilled Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap | 5.0g |
| Sausage & Cheddar | 5.0g |
| Hot Honey BBQ Teen Burger | 5.1g |
| Chicken Buddy Burger (lettuce-wrapped) | 5.2g |
| Cheese & Egger | 5.5g |
| Papa Burger (with cheese) | 5.5g |
| Chicken Buddy Burger | 5.6g |
| Sausage & Egger (English Muffin) | 5.6g |
| Double Teen Burger | 5.9g |
| Large Fries | 6.0g |
| Crispy Veggie Burger | 6.1g |
| Spicy Piri-Piri Beef Buddy | 6.2g |
| Bacon & Egger | 6.3g |
| Sausage & Egger | 6.3g |
| Grandpa Burger (with cheese) | 6.3g |
| Masala Veggie Burger | 6.5g |
| Papa Burger | 6.6g |
| Double Chicken Buddy Burger (lettuce-wrapped) | 7.0g |
| Cheddar Bacon Uncle Burger | 7.1g |
| Classic Bacon & Eggs | 7.2g |
| Double Chicken Buddy Burger | 7.4g |
| A&W Plant-Based Burger (lettuce-wrapped) | 7.5g |
| Chubby Chicken Cruncher (lettuce-wrapped) | 8.0g |
| Spicy Piri-Piri Chicken Buddy | 8.1g |
| Spicy Piri-Piri Potato Buddy | 8.1g |
| Grandpa Burger | 8.3g |
| Spicy Habanero Chicken Burger | 8.3g |
| Chubby Chicken Burger | 8.4g |
| A&W Plant-Based Burger | 8.5g |
| Chubby Chicken Burger (lettuce-wrapped) | 8.6g |
| Spicy Habanero Chicken Burger (lettuce-wrapped) | 8.6g |
| Chicken & Cheddar | 8.7g |
| BLT Chicken Cruncher (lettuce-wrapped) | 8.8g |
| Chubby Chicken Cruncher | 9.0g |
| BLT Chicken Cruncher | 9.9g |
| Pancakes with Syrup (3pc) | 9.9g |
| BLT Chicken Burger (lettuce-wrapped) | 10.5g |
| Mozza Burger (lettuce-wrapped) | 10.6g |
| BLT Chicken Burger | 10.8g |
| Double Mozza Burger (lettuce-wrapped) | 12.2g |
| Mozza Burger | 12.4g |
| Nashville Hot Chicken Cruncher (lettuce-wrapped) | 12.6g |
| Nashville Hot Chicken Cruncher | 12.6g |
| Spicy Chipotle Chicken & Cheddar | 13.1g |
| Double Mozza Burger | 13.9g |
| All-Canadian Special | 14.1g |
| Spicy Chipotle Chicken Burger | 15.1g |
| Fish Burger | 19.1g |
Frequently asked
Does A&W Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, A&W Canada cooks with: high-oleic and canola oil. Across the 187 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does A&W Canada cook with?
Our research indicates: non-hydrogenated, high-oleic/low-linolenic canola oil (trans-fat-free) for all deep-fried items. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does A&W Canada use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates A&W Canada cooks with high-oleic and canola oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is A&W Canada seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates A&W Canada cooks with high-oleic and canola oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at A&W Canada?
Baby Burger (lettuce-wrapped) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at A&W Canada, at an estimated 0.4g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at A&W Canada?
Fish Burger is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at A&W Canada, at an estimated 19.1g 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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