Earls Kitchen + Bar Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Earls Kitchen + Bar Canada cooks with: Canola fryer oil (French fries, truffle fries, yam fries, chicken tenders, wings, calamari, crispy chili tofu, tempura prawn for the sushi) - Earls' own Canada allergy guide marks SOY on every deep-fried item as "*MAY = cross contamination from fryer" rather than YES, which rules out a soybean-oil fry blend and points to straight canola, the Canadian foodservice default; canola-oil mayo and aioli in the garlic aioli, remoulade, dynamite and spicy sushi sauces, Caesar and chipotle ranch dressings; butter, cream and parmesan carry the fat in the alfredo, truffle tortellini and hollandaise; sesame and chili oil in the Hunan Kung Pao, bibimbap and dumplings; olive oil on the pizzas. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 12.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
Safest Orders at Earls Kitchen + Bar 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: Fettuccini Alfredo + French Fries, 11.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Earls Famous Clam Chowder | 2.0g |
| Fettuccini Alfredo | 4.0g |
| Margherita Pizza | 4.0g |
| Bigger Better Burger | 6.0g |
| Crispy Rice Sushi - Salmon | 7.0g |
What to Avoid at Earls Kitchen + Bar Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Korean Beef Bibimbap | 24.0g |
| Nashville Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 24.0g |
| Breakfast Burger | 23.0g |
| Kale + Mushroom Pizza | 22.0g |
| Caesar Salad | 21.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Earls Kitchen + Bar Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Earls Kitchen + Bar Canada cooks with: Canola fryer oil (French fries, truffle fries, yam fries, chicken tenders, wings, calamari, crispy chili tofu, tempura prawn for the sushi) - Earls' own Canada allergy guide marks SOY on every deep-fried item as "*MAY = cross contamination from fryer" rather than YES, which rules out a soybean-oil fry blend and points to straight canola, the Canadian foodservice default; canola-oil mayo and aioli in the garlic aioli, remoulade, dynamite and spicy sushi sauces, Caesar and chipotle ranch dressings; butter, cream and parmesan carry the fat in the alfredo, truffle tortellini and hollandaise; sesame and chili oil in the Hunan Kung Pao, bibimbap and dumplings; olive oil on the pizzas. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 12.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
What oil does Earls Kitchen + Bar Canada cook with?
Our research indicates: Canola fryer oil (French fries, truffle fries, yam fries, chicken tenders, wings, calamari, crispy chili tofu, tempura prawn for the sushi) - Earls' own Canada allergy guide marks SOY on every deep-fried item as "*MAY = cross contamination from fryer" rather than YES, which rules out a soybean-oil fry blend and points to straight canola, the Canadian foodservice default; canola-oil mayo and aioli in the garlic aioli, remoulade, dynamite and spicy sushi sauces, Caesar and chipotle ranch dressings; butter, cream and parmesan carry the fat in the alfredo, truffle tortellini and hollandaise; sesame and chili oil in the Hunan Kung Pao, bibimbap and dumplings; olive oil on the pizzas. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Earls Kitchen + Bar Canada use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Earls Kitchen + Bar Canada cooks with Canola fryer oil (French fries, truffle fries, yam fries, chicken tenders, wings, calamari, crispy chili tofu, tempura prawn for the sushi) - Earls' own Canada allergy guide marks SOY on every deep-fried item as "*MAY = cross contamination from fryer" rather than YES, which rules out a soybean-oil fry blend and points to straight canola, the Canadian foodservice default; canola-oil mayo and aioli in the garlic aioli, remoulade, dynamite and spicy sushi sauces, Caesar and chipotle ranch dressings; butter, cream and parmesan carry the fat in the alfredo, truffle tortellini and hollandaise; sesame and chili oil in the Hunan Kung Pao, bibimbap and dumplings; olive oil on the pizzas, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Earls Kitchen + Bar Canada seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Earls Kitchen + Bar Canada cooks with Canola fryer oil (French fries, truffle fries, yam fries, chicken tenders, wings, calamari, crispy chili tofu, tempura prawn for the sushi) - Earls' own Canada allergy guide marks SOY on every deep-fried item as "*MAY = cross contamination from fryer" rather than YES, which rules out a soybean-oil fry blend and points to straight canola, the Canadian foodservice default; canola-oil mayo and aioli in the garlic aioli, remoulade, dynamite and spicy sushi sauces, Caesar and chipotle ranch dressings; butter, cream and parmesan carry the fat in the alfredo, truffle tortellini and hollandaise; sesame and chili oil in the Hunan Kung Pao, bibimbap and dumplings; olive oil on the pizzas, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Earls Kitchen + Bar Canada?
Earls Famous Clam Chowder is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Earls Kitchen + Bar Canada, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Earls Kitchen + Bar Canada?
Korean Beef Bibimbap is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Earls Kitchen + Bar Canada, at an estimated 24.0g 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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