A&W Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, A&W Canada cooks with: non-hydrogenated, high-oleic/low-linolenic canola oil (trans-fat-free) for all deep-fried items. Across the 28 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.0g 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: Mama Burger + Side Salad + Iced Coffee, 6.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Apple Turnover | 2.0g |
| Buddy Burger | 3.0g |
| Uncle Burger | 4.0g |
| Breakfast Burrito | 4.0g |
| Sausage & Egger | 4.0g |
What to Avoid at A&W Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Grandpa Burger | 9.0g |
| Papa Burger | 7.0g |
| Poutine | 6.0g |
| Beyond Meat Burger | 6.0g |
| Chubby Chicken Burger | 6.0g |
Every A&W Canada item, ranked
All 28 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 |
| Diet Root Beer | 0.0g |
| Iced Coffee | 0.0g |
| Root Beer Float | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Milkshake | 1.0g |
| Apple Turnover | 2.0g |
| Side Salad | 2.0g |
| Hash Brown Patty | 3.0g |
| Buddy Burger | 3.0g |
| Uncle Burger | 4.0g |
| Breakfast Burrito | 4.0g |
| Sausage & Egger | 4.0g |
| Regular Fries | 4.0g |
| Bacon & Egger | 4.0g |
| Mama Burger | 4.0g |
| Kids Chicken Strips | 4.0g |
| Chicken Wrap | 5.0g |
| Teen Burger | 5.0g |
| Onion Rings | 5.0g |
| Chicken Tenders (3 pc) | 5.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap | 5.0g |
| Poutine | 6.0g |
| Beyond Meat Burger | 6.0g |
| Chubby Chicken Burger | 6.0g |
| Spicy Habanero Chicken Burger | 6.0g |
| Large Fries | 6.0g |
| Papa Burger | 7.0g |
| Grandpa Burger | 9.0g |
Frequently asked
Does A&W Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, A&W Canada cooks with: non-hydrogenated, high-oleic/low-linolenic canola oil (trans-fat-free) for all deep-fried items. Across the 28 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.0g 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 non-hydrogenated, high-oleic/low-linolenic canola oil (trans-fat-free) for all deep-fried items, 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 non-hydrogenated, high-oleic/low-linolenic canola oil (trans-fat-free) for all deep-fried items, 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?
Apple Turnover is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at A&W Canada, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at A&W Canada?
Grandpa Burger is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at A&W Canada, at an estimated 9.0g 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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