Cora Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Cora Canada cooks with: canola-type liquid vegetable oil on the flat top and in the fryer - Cora's own nutrition guide lists the standard potato side at 20 g fat with under 2.5 g saturated, a ratio only a canola-family oil produces (butter, palm or tallow would be several times higher); the poutine fries and the flour-dusted breakfast potatoes come out of that same shared fryer, while the hollandaise, English cream, custards and the cocoa-hazelnut spread carry butter and palm fat instead. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
Safest Orders at Cora 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: 2 eggs with fruit + Regular Coffee, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| 2 eggs with fruit | 2.0g |
| Peggy's Poached | 2.0g |
| Fresh Fruits Waffle | 2.0g |
| Bagel and Lox with Fruit | 3.0g |
| Brioche for Elise French Toast | 4.0g |
What to Avoid at Cora Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Breakfast Poutine | 14.0g |
| Festin Gargantua (Quebec only) | 13.0g |
| Jo Construction | 13.0g |
| THE Club | 13.0g |
| Gargantuan Breakfast | 12.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Cora Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Cora Canada cooks with: canola-type liquid vegetable oil on the flat top and in the fryer - Cora's own nutrition guide lists the standard potato side at 20 g fat with under 2.5 g saturated, a ratio only a canola-family oil produces (butter, palm or tallow would be several times higher); the poutine fries and the flour-dusted breakfast potatoes come out of that same shared fryer, while the hollandaise, English cream, custards and the cocoa-hazelnut spread carry butter and palm fat instead. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Cora Canada cook with?
Our research indicates: canola-type liquid vegetable oil on the flat top and in the fryer - Cora's own nutrition guide lists the standard potato side at 20 g fat with under 2.5 g saturated, a ratio only a canola-family oil produces (butter, palm or tallow would be several times higher); the poutine fries and the flour-dusted breakfast potatoes come out of that same shared fryer, while the hollandaise, English cream, custards and the cocoa-hazelnut spread carry butter and palm fat instead. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Cora Canada use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Our research indicates: canola-type liquid vegetable oil on the flat top and in the fryer - Cora's own nutrition guide lists the standard potato side at 20 g fat with under 2.5 g saturated, a ratio only a canola-family oil produces (butter, palm or tallow would be several times higher); the poutine fries and the flour-dusted breakfast potatoes come out of that same shared fryer, while the hollandaise, English cream, custards and the cocoa-hazelnut spread carry butter and palm fat instead. Beef tallow is far lower in PUFA than seed oils.
Is Cora Canada seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Cora Canada cooks with canola-type liquid vegetable oil on the flat top and in the fryer - Cora's own nutrition guide lists the standard potato side at 20 g fat with under 2.5 g saturated, a ratio only a canola-family oil produces (butter, palm or tallow would be several times higher); the poutine fries and the flour-dusted breakfast potatoes come out of that same shared fryer, while the hollandaise, English cream, custards and the cocoa-hazelnut spread carry butter and palm fat instead, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Cora Canada?
2 eggs with fruit is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Cora Canada, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Cora Canada?
Breakfast Poutine is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Cora 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. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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