Big Stop Restaurants Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Big Stop Restaurants Canada cooks with: canola oil (fryer; typical for Irving Oil highway restaurants in Atlantic Canada, not officially confirmed). Across the 24 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Big Stop Restaurants 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: Hot Turkey Sandwich + Coffee, 5.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Garden Salad | 3.0g |
| Hot Turkey Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Chef Salad | 5.0g |
| Three-Egg Omelette with Home Fries | 6.0g |
| Caesar Salad | 6.0g |
What to Avoid at Big Stop Restaurants Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Turkey Dinner Poutine | 12.0g |
| Poutine | 12.0g |
| Fish and Chips | 12.0g |
| Fries | 10.0g |
| Chicken Caesar Wrap | 9.0g |
Every Big Stop Restaurants Canada item, ranked
All 24 items we have for Big Stop Restaurants Canada, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Soft Drink | 0.0g |
| Coffee | 0.0g |
| Garden Salad | 3.0g |
| Cookies | 3.0g |
| Fruit Pie | 4.0g |
| Hot Turkey Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Chef Salad | 5.0g |
| Three-Egg Omelette with Home Fries | 6.0g |
| Kids Meal Mini | 6.0g |
| Caesar Salad | 6.0g |
| Country Skillet | 6.0g |
| Home Fries | 6.0g |
| Big Stop Omelette | 6.0g |
| Chicken Pot Pie | 7.0g |
| BLT | 7.0g |
| Hot Hamburger | 8.0g |
| Crispy Turkey Club | 8.0g |
| Chicken Caesar Wrap | 9.0g |
| Onion Rings | 9.0g |
| Sweet Potato Fries | 9.0g |
| Fries | 10.0g |
| Turkey Dinner Poutine | 12.0g |
| Poutine | 12.0g |
| Fish and Chips | 12.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Big Stop Restaurants Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Big Stop Restaurants Canada cooks with: canola oil (fryer; typical for Irving Oil highway restaurants in Atlantic Canada, not officially confirmed). Across the 24 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Big Stop Restaurants Canada cook with?
Our research indicates: canola oil (fryer; typical for Irving Oil highway restaurants in Atlantic Canada, not officially confirmed). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Big Stop Restaurants Canada use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Big Stop Restaurants Canada cooks with canola oil (fryer; typical for Irving Oil highway restaurants in Atlantic Canada, not officially confirmed), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Big Stop Restaurants Canada seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Big Stop Restaurants Canada cooks with canola oil (fryer; typical for Irving Oil highway restaurants in Atlantic Canada, not officially confirmed), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Big Stop Restaurants Canada?
Garden Salad is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Big Stop Restaurants Canada, at an estimated 3.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Big Stop Restaurants Canada?
Turkey Dinner Poutine is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Big Stop Restaurants Canada, at an estimated 12.0g 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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