Church's Texas Chicken Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Church's Texas Chicken Canada cooks with: canola (Canadian branches; standard Canadian QSR fry oil). The Canadian franchise site publishes a menu but no nutrition or allergen documents (nutritionalInformationDocs is empty on canada.churchstexaschicken.com), and the US churchs.com nutrition portal does not cover Canada, so the oil is the Canadian default rather than a published statement.. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 11.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
Safest Orders at Church's Texas Chicken 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: Tender Wrap + Dasani Water, 8.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Tender Wrap | 8.0g |
| Poutine | 8.0g |
| Onion Rings (Regular) | 8.0g |
| Mac & Cheese Bites | 8.0g |
| Cauliflower Bites | 8.0g |
What to Avoid at Church's Texas Chicken Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| 8 Pc Chicken Family Meal | 43.0g |
| 4 Pc Chicken Combo | 28.0g |
| 3 Pc Chicken Combo | 23.0g |
| 8 Pc Tenders Family Meal | 20.0g |
| 5 Pc Wings Combo | 19.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Church's Texas Chicken Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Church's Texas Chicken Canada cooks with: canola (Canadian branches; standard Canadian QSR fry oil). The Canadian franchise site publishes a menu but no nutrition or allergen documents (nutritionalInformationDocs is empty on canada.churchstexaschicken.com), and the US churchs.com nutrition portal does not cover Canada, so the oil is the Canadian default rather than a published statement.. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 11.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Church's Texas Chicken Canada cook with?
Our research indicates: canola (Canadian branches; standard Canadian QSR fry oil). The Canadian franchise site publishes a menu but no nutrition or allergen documents (nutritionalInformationDocs is empty on canada.churchstexaschicken.com), and the US churchs.com nutrition portal does not cover Canada, so the oil is the Canadian default rather than a published statement.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Church's Texas Chicken Canada use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Church's Texas Chicken Canada cooks with canola (Canadian branches; standard Canadian QSR fry oil). The Canadian franchise site publishes a menu but no nutrition or allergen documents (nutritionalInformationDocs is empty on canada.churchstexaschicken.com), and the US churchs.com nutrition portal does not cover Canada, so the oil is the Canadian default rather than a published statement., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Church's Texas Chicken Canada seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Church's Texas Chicken Canada cooks with canola (Canadian branches; standard Canadian QSR fry oil). The Canadian franchise site publishes a menu but no nutrition or allergen documents (nutritionalInformationDocs is empty on canada.churchstexaschicken.com), and the US churchs.com nutrition portal does not cover Canada, so the oil is the Canadian default rather than a published statement., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Church's Texas Chicken Canada?
Tender Wrap is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Church's Texas Chicken Canada, at an estimated 8.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Church's Texas Chicken Canada?
8 Pc Chicken Family Meal is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Church's Texas Chicken Canada, at an estimated 43.0g 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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