Fatburger Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Fatburger Canada cooks with: canola fryer oil. The official Fatburger Canada allergen guide confirms one shared deep fryer ("normal kitchen operations involved shared preparation and cooking area, including common fryer oil") covering the fries, curly fries, yam fries, onion rings, deep fried pickles and the co-branded Buffalo's chicken, but does not name the oil. The Canadian master franchisee is Frankie's Burgers Enterprises Inc., a subsidiary of Ricky's All Day Grill Restaurants, which runs canola fryer oil, and canola is the Canadian foodservice default. Beef patties are griddled rather than fried, so the burgers' PUFA comes mainly from the very generous soybean-oil mayo (the Original Fatburger carries about 27 g of fat beyond its patty and bun) rather than from the beef.. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
Safest Orders at Fatburger 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: All Dressed Hotdog + Bottled Water, 4.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| All Dressed Hotdog | 4.0g |
| Bacon & Cheese Hotdog | 6.0g |
| Home Style Onion Rings | 8.0g |
| Egg Sandwich with Bacon | 8.0g |
| Chili Cheese Fries | 9.0g |
What to Avoid at Fatburger Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Double Kingburger | 22.0g |
| Kingburger | 14.0g |
| Fast Grilled Double Cheese Burger | 14.0g |
| Bacon N Cheddar Burger | 14.0g |
| Buffalo's Boneless Wings (8 pc) | 14.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Fatburger Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Fatburger Canada cooks with: canola fryer oil. The official Fatburger Canada allergen guide confirms one shared deep fryer ("normal kitchen operations involved shared preparation and cooking area, including common fryer oil") covering the fries, curly fries, yam fries, onion rings, deep fried pickles and the co-branded Buffalo's chicken, but does not name the oil. The Canadian master franchisee is Frankie's Burgers Enterprises Inc., a subsidiary of Ricky's All Day Grill Restaurants, which runs canola fryer oil, and canola is the Canadian foodservice default. Beef patties are griddled rather than fried, so the burgers' PUFA comes mainly from the very generous soybean-oil mayo (the Original Fatburger carries about 27 g of fat beyond its patty and bun) rather than from the beef.. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Fatburger Canada cook with?
Our research indicates: canola fryer oil. The official Fatburger Canada allergen guide confirms one shared deep fryer ("normal kitchen operations involved shared preparation and cooking area, including common fryer oil") covering the fries, curly fries, yam fries, onion rings, deep fried pickles and the co-branded Buffalo's chicken, but does not name the oil. The Canadian master franchisee is Frankie's Burgers Enterprises Inc., a subsidiary of Ricky's All Day Grill Restaurants, which runs canola fryer oil, and canola is the Canadian foodservice default. Beef patties are griddled rather than fried, so the burgers' PUFA comes mainly from the very generous soybean-oil mayo (the Original Fatburger carries about 27 g of fat beyond its patty and bun) rather than from the beef.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Fatburger Canada use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Fatburger Canada cooks with canola fryer oil. The official Fatburger Canada allergen guide confirms one shared deep fryer ("normal kitchen operations involved shared preparation and cooking area, including common fryer oil") covering the fries, curly fries, yam fries, onion rings, deep fried pickles and the co-branded Buffalo's chicken, but does not name the oil. The Canadian master franchisee is Frankie's Burgers Enterprises Inc., a subsidiary of Ricky's All Day Grill Restaurants, which runs canola fryer oil, and canola is the Canadian foodservice default. Beef patties are griddled rather than fried, so the burgers' PUFA comes mainly from the very generous soybean-oil mayo (the Original Fatburger carries about 27 g of fat beyond its patty and bun) rather than from the beef., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Fatburger Canada seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Fatburger Canada cooks with canola fryer oil. The official Fatburger Canada allergen guide confirms one shared deep fryer ("normal kitchen operations involved shared preparation and cooking area, including common fryer oil") covering the fries, curly fries, yam fries, onion rings, deep fried pickles and the co-branded Buffalo's chicken, but does not name the oil. The Canadian master franchisee is Frankie's Burgers Enterprises Inc., a subsidiary of Ricky's All Day Grill Restaurants, which runs canola fryer oil, and canola is the Canadian foodservice default. Beef patties are griddled rather than fried, so the burgers' PUFA comes mainly from the very generous soybean-oil mayo (the Original Fatburger carries about 27 g of fat beyond its patty and bun) rather than from the beef., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Fatburger Canada?
All Dressed Hotdog is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Fatburger Canada, at an estimated 4.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Fatburger Canada?
Double Kingburger is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Fatburger Canada, at an estimated 22.0g 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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