Cora Breakfast and Lunch Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Cora Breakfast and Lunch Canada cooks with: canola on the flat-top and in the fryer (Canadian breakfast-diner default). Cora publishes no oil statement, but its own nutrition table gives the tell: the side of Potatoes carries 20 g fat with saturated fat rounding to 0 g, and Sweet'n savoury potatoes 15 g fat with 0 g saturated - a ~7-8% saturated share that only fits a canola-type oil, not butter, palm or tallow. Butter, cream, cheese, hollandaise and pork (bacon, sausage, ham, cretons) carry the rest of the fat on the plates, which is why the sweet crepe/waffle/pancake dishes score low despite big fat numbers.. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Cora Breakfast and Lunch 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: Blueberry Fields Pancakes + Regular Coffee, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Peggy's Poached | 2.0g |
| 2 Eggs with Fruit | 2.0g |
| S'mores Waffle | 2.0g |
| Blueberry Fields Pancakes | 3.0g |
| Ode to Oatmeal | 3.0g |
What to Avoid at Cora Breakfast and Lunch Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Breakfast Poutine | 18.0g |
| THE Club | 17.0g |
| Jo Construction | 14.0g |
| Carnivore Poutine | 14.0g |
| Gargantuan Breakfast | 13.0g |
Every Cora Breakfast and Lunch Canada item, ranked
All 40 items we have for Cora Breakfast and Lunch Canada, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Orange Juice | 0.0g |
| Regular Coffee | 0.0g |
| Strawberry-Banana Smoothie | 0.0g |
| Iced Cappuccino | 1.0g |
| Peggy's Poached | 2.0g |
| 2 Eggs with Fruit | 2.0g |
| S'mores Waffle | 2.0g |
| Blueberry Fields Pancakes | 3.0g |
| Ode to Oatmeal | 3.0g |
| Bagel and Lox with Fruit | 3.0g |
| Gourmet Crêpe | 3.0g |
| Brioche for Elise French Toast | 3.0g |
| Triple Chocolate Pancakes | 4.0g |
| Potatoes (side) | 6.0g |
| Spinach and Cheddar Omelette | 6.0g |
| Western Omelette | 7.0g |
| 2 Eggs with Potatoes | 7.0g |
| Theo's Omelette | 8.0g |
| Lunch Burger with Potatoes | 8.0g |
| Tuna Melt with Potatoes | 8.0g |
| Smoked Salmon Omelette | 8.0g |
| Nacho Grilled Cheese with Potatoes | 8.0g |
| Ham Ben and Dictine | 10.0g |
| Chorizo Sausage and Goat Cheese Crêpomelette | 10.0g |
| Aurélie's Salad with Chicken | 10.0g |
| Halloumi-Chorizo Sausage Skillet | 10.0g |
| Montreal Smoked Meat Ben and Dictine | 11.0g |
| 10 Star Skillet | 11.0g |
| 10 Star Omelette | 11.0g |
| Smoked Meat Panini with Potatoes | 11.0g |
| Cora's Special | 11.0g |
| Breakfast Tacos | 11.0g |
| Brunch Burger | 12.0g |
| Tomatoes, Bacon and Green Onions Ben and Dictine | 12.0g |
| Gargantuan Breakfast | 13.0g |
| Burger in a Skillet | 13.0g |
| Jo Construction | 14.0g |
| Carnivore Poutine | 14.0g |
| THE Club | 17.0g |
| Breakfast Poutine | 18.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Cora Breakfast and Lunch Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Cora Breakfast and Lunch Canada cooks with: canola on the flat-top and in the fryer (Canadian breakfast-diner default). Cora publishes no oil statement, but its own nutrition table gives the tell: the side of Potatoes carries 20 g fat with saturated fat rounding to 0 g, and Sweet'n savoury potatoes 15 g fat with 0 g saturated - a ~7-8% saturated share that only fits a canola-type oil, not butter, palm or tallow. Butter, cream, cheese, hollandaise and pork (bacon, sausage, ham, cretons) carry the rest of the fat on the plates, which is why the sweet crepe/waffle/pancake dishes score low despite big fat numbers.. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Cora Breakfast and Lunch Canada cook with?
Our research indicates: canola on the flat-top and in the fryer (Canadian breakfast-diner default). Cora publishes no oil statement, but its own nutrition table gives the tell: the side of Potatoes carries 20 g fat with saturated fat rounding to 0 g, and Sweet'n savoury potatoes 15 g fat with 0 g saturated - a ~7-8% saturated share that only fits a canola-type oil, not butter, palm or tallow. Butter, cream, cheese, hollandaise and pork (bacon, sausage, ham, cretons) carry the rest of the fat on the plates, which is why the sweet crepe/waffle/pancake dishes score low despite big fat numbers.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Cora Breakfast and Lunch Canada use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Our research indicates: canola on the flat-top and in the fryer (Canadian breakfast-diner default). Cora publishes no oil statement, but its own nutrition table gives the tell: the side of Potatoes carries 20 g fat with saturated fat rounding to 0 g, and Sweet'n savoury potatoes 15 g fat with 0 g saturated - a ~7-8% saturated share that only fits a canola-type oil, not butter, palm or tallow. Butter, cream, cheese, hollandaise and pork (bacon, sausage, ham, cretons) carry the rest of the fat on the plates, which is why the sweet crepe/waffle/pancake dishes score low despite big fat numbers.. Beef tallow is far lower in PUFA than seed oils.
Is Cora Breakfast and Lunch Canada seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Cora Breakfast and Lunch Canada cooks with canola on the flat-top and in the fryer (Canadian breakfast-diner default). Cora publishes no oil statement, but its own nutrition table gives the tell: the side of Potatoes carries 20 g fat with saturated fat rounding to 0 g, and Sweet'n savoury potatoes 15 g fat with 0 g saturated - a ~7-8% saturated share that only fits a canola-type oil, not butter, palm or tallow. Butter, cream, cheese, hollandaise and pork (bacon, sausage, ham, cretons) carry the rest of the fat on the plates, which is why the sweet crepe/waffle/pancake dishes score low despite big fat numbers., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Cora Breakfast and Lunch Canada?
Peggy's Poached is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Cora Breakfast and Lunch Canada, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Cora Breakfast and Lunch Canada?
Breakfast Poutine is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Cora Breakfast and Lunch Canada, at an estimated 18.0g 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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