Amir Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Amir Canada cooks with: canola in the fryers (the Quebec and Ontario foodservice default; Amir's own recipe and supplier material describes vegetable/canola oil for the falafel and the garlic potatoes). Three separate PUFA sources drive the scores here, not just the fryer: (1) the fryer itself, which produces the pommes de terre a l'ail / spiced potatoes, the falafel, the Amir Bites and the poutine fries; (2) toum, the whipped garlic sauce, which is essentially emulsified canola oil and is ladled into every taouk pita and platter, so even the grilled chicken items carry real PUFA; (3) tahini in the shawarma and falafel sauces, which is sesame at roughly 40% PUFA and is why shawarma items score a notch above the equivalent taouk items. Grilled skewers, kafta and merguez are charcoal/flat-top grilled and carry mostly animal fat, so they sit low. The Healthy Platters swap rice and fried potatoes for salad, which is where most of the drop comes from. Amir publishes no polyunsaturated fat line, so scores are apportioned from published calorie and portion data by cooking method.. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
Safest Orders at Amir 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: Vegetarian Pita + Pepsi, 5.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Turnips | 0.0g |
| Grape Vine Leaves | 2.0g |
| Tabbouleh | 2.0g |
| Greek Salad | 2.0g |
| Lentil Salad | 3.0g |
What to Avoid at Amir Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Falafel Platter | 20.0g |
| Shawarma Platter | 18.0g |
| Mixed Platter Shish Taouk & Shawarma | 18.0g |
| Shish Taouk Platter | 17.0g |
| Kafta Platter | 15.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Amir Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Amir Canada cooks with: canola in the fryers (the Quebec and Ontario foodservice default; Amir's own recipe and supplier material describes vegetable/canola oil for the falafel and the garlic potatoes). Three separate PUFA sources drive the scores here, not just the fryer: (1) the fryer itself, which produces the pommes de terre a l'ail / spiced potatoes, the falafel, the Amir Bites and the poutine fries; (2) toum, the whipped garlic sauce, which is essentially emulsified canola oil and is ladled into every taouk pita and platter, so even the grilled chicken items carry real PUFA; (3) tahini in the shawarma and falafel sauces, which is sesame at roughly 40% PUFA and is why shawarma items score a notch above the equivalent taouk items. Grilled skewers, kafta and merguez are charcoal/flat-top grilled and carry mostly animal fat, so they sit low. The Healthy Platters swap rice and fried potatoes for salad, which is where most of the drop comes from. Amir publishes no polyunsaturated fat line, so scores are apportioned from published calorie and portion data by cooking method.. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Amir Canada cook with?
Our research indicates: canola in the fryers (the Quebec and Ontario foodservice default; Amir's own recipe and supplier material describes vegetable/canola oil for the falafel and the garlic potatoes). Three separate PUFA sources drive the scores here, not just the fryer: (1) the fryer itself, which produces the pommes de terre a l'ail / spiced potatoes, the falafel, the Amir Bites and the poutine fries; (2) toum, the whipped garlic sauce, which is essentially emulsified canola oil and is ladled into every taouk pita and platter, so even the grilled chicken items carry real PUFA; (3) tahini in the shawarma and falafel sauces, which is sesame at roughly 40% PUFA and is why shawarma items score a notch above the equivalent taouk items. Grilled skewers, kafta and merguez are charcoal/flat-top grilled and carry mostly animal fat, so they sit low. The Healthy Platters swap rice and fried potatoes for salad, which is where most of the drop comes from. Amir publishes no polyunsaturated fat line, so scores are apportioned from published calorie and portion data by cooking method.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Amir Canada use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Amir Canada cooks with canola in the fryers (the Quebec and Ontario foodservice default; Amir's own recipe and supplier material describes vegetable/canola oil for the falafel and the garlic potatoes). Three separate PUFA sources drive the scores here, not just the fryer: (1) the fryer itself, which produces the pommes de terre a l'ail / spiced potatoes, the falafel, the Amir Bites and the poutine fries; (2) toum, the whipped garlic sauce, which is essentially emulsified canola oil and is ladled into every taouk pita and platter, so even the grilled chicken items carry real PUFA; (3) tahini in the shawarma and falafel sauces, which is sesame at roughly 40% PUFA and is why shawarma items score a notch above the equivalent taouk items. Grilled skewers, kafta and merguez are charcoal/flat-top grilled and carry mostly animal fat, so they sit low. The Healthy Platters swap rice and fried potatoes for salad, which is where most of the drop comes from. Amir publishes no polyunsaturated fat line, so scores are apportioned from published calorie and portion data by cooking method., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Amir Canada seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Amir Canada cooks with canola in the fryers (the Quebec and Ontario foodservice default; Amir's own recipe and supplier material describes vegetable/canola oil for the falafel and the garlic potatoes). Three separate PUFA sources drive the scores here, not just the fryer: (1) the fryer itself, which produces the pommes de terre a l'ail / spiced potatoes, the falafel, the Amir Bites and the poutine fries; (2) toum, the whipped garlic sauce, which is essentially emulsified canola oil and is ladled into every taouk pita and platter, so even the grilled chicken items carry real PUFA; (3) tahini in the shawarma and falafel sauces, which is sesame at roughly 40% PUFA and is why shawarma items score a notch above the equivalent taouk items. Grilled skewers, kafta and merguez are charcoal/flat-top grilled and carry mostly animal fat, so they sit low. The Healthy Platters swap rice and fried potatoes for salad, which is where most of the drop comes from. Amir publishes no polyunsaturated fat line, so scores are apportioned from published calorie and portion data by cooking method., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Amir Canada?
Turnips is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Amir Canada, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Amir Canada?
Falafel Platter is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Amir Canada, at an estimated 20.0g 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. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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