Cacao 70 Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Cacao 70 Canada cooks with: butter/cream-based (hot chocolate, crepes, waffle batter); no deep-fat frying core to the menu. Across the 22 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Cacao 70 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: Chocolate Fondue for Two + Espresso, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Iced Chocolate Frappé | 2.0g |
| Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries | 2.0g |
| Chocolate Bark (assorted) | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Fondue for Two | 3.0g |
| Strawberry Banana Crepe | 4.0g |
What to Avoid at Cacao 70 Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chocolate Waffle | 6.0g |
| Nutella Crepe | 5.0g |
| Belgian Waffle | 5.0g |
| Brownie Sundae | 4.0g |
| Strawberry Banana Crepe | 4.0g |
Every Cacao 70 Canada item, ranked
All 22 items we have for Cacao 70 Canada, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Espresso | 0.0g |
| Cappuccino | 0.0g |
| Mint Hot Chocolate | 1.0g |
| Dark Chocolate Hot Chocolate | 1.0g |
| Classic Hot Chocolate | 1.0g |
| White Hot Chocolate | 1.0g |
| Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate | 1.0g |
| Nutella Hot Chocolate | 2.0g |
| Chocolate Milkshake | 2.0g |
| Vanilla Milkshake | 2.0g |
| Iced Chocolate Frappé | 2.0g |
| Cookies & Cream Milkshake | 2.0g |
| Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries | 2.0g |
| Chocolate Bark (assorted) | 3.0g |
| Ice Cream Sundae | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Fondue for Two | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | 3.0g |
| Brownie Sundae | 4.0g |
| Strawberry Banana Crepe | 4.0g |
| Nutella Crepe | 5.0g |
| Belgian Waffle | 5.0g |
| Chocolate Waffle | 6.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Cacao 70 Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Cacao 70 Canada cooks with: butter/cream-based (hot chocolate, crepes, waffle batter); no deep-fat frying core to the menu. Across the 22 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Cacao 70 Canada cook with?
Our research indicates: butter/cream-based (hot chocolate, crepes, waffle batter); no deep-fat frying core to the menu. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Cacao 70 Canada use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Cacao 70 Canada cooks with butter/cream-based (hot chocolate, crepes, waffle batter); no deep-fat frying core to the menu, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Cacao 70 Canada seed oil free?
Largely yes. Our research indicates Cacao 70 Canada cooks with butter/cream-based (hot chocolate, crepes, waffle batter); no deep-fat frying core to the menu, which is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.
What is the safest thing to order at Cacao 70 Canada?
Iced Chocolate Frappé is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Cacao 70 Canada, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Cacao 70 Canada?
Chocolate Waffle is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Cacao 70 Canada, at an estimated 6.0g 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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