Chipotle Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Chipotle Canada cooks with: rice bran oil (proteins grilled/braised on the plancha, cilantro-lime rice); sunflower oil (tortilla chips and tortillas, fried/griddled) - same core oil program as US locations. Across the 36 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Chipotle 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 + Black Beans, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Roasted Chili-Corn Salsa | 0.0g |
| Tomatillo-Green Chili Salsa | 0.0g |
| Fajita Veggies | 0.0g |
| Tomatillo-Red Chili Salsa | 0.0g |
| Romaine Lettuce | 0.0g |
What to Avoid at Chipotle Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chips & Guacamole | 19.0g |
| Chips & Queso Blanco | 17.0g |
| Tortilla Chips | 16.0g |
| Sofritas Salad | 13.0g |
| Steak Burrito | 11.0g |
Every Chipotle Canada item, ranked
All 36 items we have for Chipotle Canada, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Roasted Chili-Corn Salsa | 0.0g |
| Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Tomatillo-Green Chili Salsa | 0.0g |
| Fajita Veggies | 0.0g |
| Tomatillo-Red Chili Salsa | 0.0g |
| Fresh Tomato Salsa | 0.0g |
| Organic Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Bottled Beer | 0.0g |
| Romaine Lettuce | 0.0g |
| Fountain Soda | 0.0g |
| Flour Tortilla (Taco) | 1.0g |
| Black Beans | 1.0g |
| Sour Cream | 1.0g |
| Pinto Beans | 1.0g |
| Queso Blanco | 1.0g |
| Shredded Cheese | 1.0g |
| Crispy Corn Tortilla | 2.0g |
| Carnitas | 2.0g |
| Barbacoa | 2.0g |
| Steak | 2.0g |
| Cilantro-Lime White Rice | 2.0g |
| Cilantro-Lime Brown Rice | 3.0g |
| Guacamole | 3.0g |
| Chicken | 3.0g |
| Kids Cheese Quesadilla | 3.0g |
| Veggie (Guac & Beans) | 4.0g |
| Sofritas | 4.0g |
| Flour Tortilla (Burrito) | 5.0g |
| Chipotle-Honey Vinaigrette | 8.0g |
| Chicken Tacos | 10.0g |
| Chicken Burrito Bowl | 10.0g |
| Steak Burrito | 11.0g |
| Sofritas Salad | 13.0g |
| Tortilla Chips | 16.0g |
| Chips & Queso Blanco | 17.0g |
| Chips & Guacamole | 19.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Chipotle Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Chipotle Canada cooks with: rice bran oil (proteins grilled/braised on the plancha, cilantro-lime rice); sunflower oil (tortilla chips and tortillas, fried/griddled) - same core oil program as US locations. Across the 36 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Chipotle Canada cook with?
Our research indicates: rice bran oil (proteins grilled/braised on the plancha, cilantro-lime rice); sunflower oil (tortilla chips and tortillas, fried/griddled) - same core oil program as US locations. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Chipotle Canada use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Chipotle Canada cooks with rice bran oil (proteins grilled/braised on the plancha, cilantro-lime rice); sunflower oil (tortilla chips and tortillas, fried/griddled) - same core oil program as US locations, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Chipotle Canada seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Chipotle Canada cooks with rice bran oil (proteins grilled/braised on the plancha, cilantro-lime rice); sunflower oil (tortilla chips and tortillas, fried/griddled) - same core oil program as US locations, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Chipotle Canada?
Roasted Chili-Corn Salsa is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Chipotle Canada, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Chipotle Canada?
Chips & Guacamole is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Chipotle Canada, at an estimated 19.0g 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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