BarBurrito Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, BarBurrito Canada cooks with: canola (house-made tortilla chips, fries, crunchy chicken, bang bang shrimp, churros) - inferred from BarBurrito's own nutrition data, where fries carry 1g saturated of 14g total fat (~7%) and chips 1.6g of 14.4g (~11%), a profile that matches canola and rules out palm, cottonseed or tallow; flour tortillas are made with a palm-based shortening (3g sat of 8g fat); mayo-style sauces (barSAUCE, bang bang, ancho chipotle, lime crema) are canola-oil based. Across the 38 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Safest Orders at BarBurrito 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: Steak Burrito (Regular) + Bottled Water, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Pop | 0.0g |
| Steak Burrito Bowl | 2.0g |
| Steak Burrito (Regular) | 3.0g |
| Ground Beef Burrito (Regular) | 3.0g |
| Veggie Ground Burrito (Regular) | 3.0g |
What to Avoid at BarBurrito Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos (3) | 11.0g |
| Bang Bang Shrimp Burrito (Regular) | 10.0g |
| BBOX (Chicken Burrito + Extreme Chips) | 10.0g |
| Bang Bang Shrimp Bowl | 9.0g |
| Chicken Burrito (Large) | 7.0g |
Frequently asked
Does BarBurrito Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, BarBurrito Canada cooks with: canola (house-made tortilla chips, fries, crunchy chicken, bang bang shrimp, churros) - inferred from BarBurrito's own nutrition data, where fries carry 1g saturated of 14g total fat (~7%) and chips 1.6g of 14.4g (~11%), a profile that matches canola and rules out palm, cottonseed or tallow; flour tortillas are made with a palm-based shortening (3g sat of 8g fat); mayo-style sauces (barSAUCE, bang bang, ancho chipotle, lime crema) are canola-oil based. Across the 38 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does BarBurrito Canada cook with?
Our research indicates: canola (house-made tortilla chips, fries, crunchy chicken, bang bang shrimp, churros) - inferred from BarBurrito's own nutrition data, where fries carry 1g saturated of 14g total fat (~7%) and chips 1.6g of 14.4g (~11%), a profile that matches canola and rules out palm, cottonseed or tallow; flour tortillas are made with a palm-based shortening (3g sat of 8g fat); mayo-style sauces (barSAUCE, bang bang, ancho chipotle, lime crema) are canola-oil based. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does BarBurrito Canada use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Our research indicates: canola (house-made tortilla chips, fries, crunchy chicken, bang bang shrimp, churros) - inferred from BarBurrito's own nutrition data, where fries carry 1g saturated of 14g total fat (~7%) and chips 1.6g of 14.4g (~11%), a profile that matches canola and rules out palm, cottonseed or tallow; flour tortillas are made with a palm-based shortening (3g sat of 8g fat); mayo-style sauces (barSAUCE, bang bang, ancho chipotle, lime crema) are canola-oil based. Beef tallow is far lower in PUFA than seed oils.
Is BarBurrito Canada seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates BarBurrito Canada cooks with canola (house-made tortilla chips, fries, crunchy chicken, bang bang shrimp, churros) - inferred from BarBurrito's own nutrition data, where fries carry 1g saturated of 14g total fat (~7%) and chips 1.6g of 14.4g (~11%), a profile that matches canola and rules out palm, cottonseed or tallow; flour tortillas are made with a palm-based shortening (3g sat of 8g fat); mayo-style sauces (barSAUCE, bang bang, ancho chipotle, lime crema) are canola-oil based, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at BarBurrito Canada?
Fountain Pop is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at BarBurrito Canada, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at BarBurrito Canada?
Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos (3) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at BarBurrito Canada, at an estimated 11.0g 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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