Ches's Famous Fish and Chips Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Ches's Famous Fish and Chips Canada cooks with: canola oil. Across the 21 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Ches's Famous Fish and Chips 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: Scallops (1/3 lb) + Soft Drink, 8.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Scallops (1/3 lb) | 8.0g |
| Shrimp (1/3 lb) | 9.0g |
| Seafood Platter | 14.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Ches's Famous Fish and Chips Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Seafood Platter | 14.0g |
| Snarl Poutine | 14.0g |
| Poutine & Dressing | 13.0g |
| Fish & Chips | 12.0g |
| Classic Poutine | 12.0g |
Every Ches's Famous Fish and Chips Canada item, ranked
All 21 items we have for Ches's Famous Fish and Chips Canada, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Soft Drink | 0.0g |
| Gravy | 1.0g |
| Dressing | 2.0g |
| Cupcake | 2.0g |
| Cake | 2.0g |
| Coleslaw | 3.0g |
| Cheesecake | 3.0g |
| Cookies | 3.0g |
| Pie | 4.0g |
| Scallops (1/3 lb) | 8.0g |
| Fried Onions | 8.0g |
| Shrimp (1/3 lb) | 9.0g |
| Scallops and Chips | 10.0g |
| Hand-Cut Chips | 10.0g |
| Shrimp and Chips | 11.0g |
| Skipper Ches's K-Sauce Wings | 11.0g |
| Fish & Chips | 12.0g |
| Classic Poutine | 12.0g |
| Poutine & Dressing | 13.0g |
| Seafood Platter | 14.0g |
| Snarl Poutine | 14.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Ches's Famous Fish and Chips Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Ches's Famous Fish and Chips Canada cooks with: canola oil. Across the 21 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Ches's Famous Fish and Chips Canada cook with?
Our research indicates: canola oil (fryer; typical for Newfoundland fish-and-chips shops, not officially confirmed by the chain). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Ches's Famous Fish and Chips Canada use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Ches's Famous Fish and Chips Canada cooks with canola oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Ches's Famous Fish and Chips Canada seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Ches's Famous Fish and Chips Canada cooks with canola oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Ches's Famous Fish and Chips Canada?
Seafood Platter is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Ches's Famous Fish and Chips Canada, at an estimated 14.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Ches's Famous Fish and Chips Canada?
Seafood Platter is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Ches's Famous Fish and Chips Canada, at an estimated 14.0g 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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