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Fresh Burrito Canada Seed Oil Report Card

GradeB
Avg PUFA/item5.2g
Items analyzed41
Cooking oilCanola oil
From the chain0%

Based on our menu research, Fresh Burrito Canada cooks with: canola oil. Across the 41 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).

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Safest Orders at Fresh Burrito 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: Veggie Burrito + Fountain Soda, 5.0g total

ItemPUFA
Butter Chicken Burrito Bowl (Regular)2.7g
Bean/Sauteed Veggie Burrito Bowl (Regular)2.7g
Ground Soy Burrito Bowl (Regular)3.2g
Sweet Potato Burrito Bowl (Regular)4.0g
Ground Beef Burrito Bowl (Regular)4.1g

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What to Avoid at Fresh Burrito Canada

ItemPUFA
Loaded Nachos10.0g
Supreme Fries10.0g
Sweet Potato Burrito (Regular 12")8.4g
Chicken Quesadilla8.0g
Steak Quesadilla8.0g

Every Fresh Burrito Canada item, ranked

All 41 items we have for Fresh Burrito Canada, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.

ItemPUFA
Pico de Gallo0.0g
Sour Cream0.0g
Fountain Soda0.0g
Horchata0.0g
Black Beans2.0g
Mexican Rice2.0g
Butter Chicken Burrito Bowl (Regular)2.7g
Bean/Sauteed Veggie Burrito Bowl (Regular)2.7g
Queso Sauce3.0g
Chipotle Sauce3.0g
Ground Soy Burrito Bowl (Regular)3.2g
Sweet Potato Burrito Bowl (Regular)4.0g
Ground Beef Burrito Bowl (Regular)4.1g
Garlic Shrimp Burrito Bowl (Regular)4.5g
Veggie Burrito5.0g
Grilled Chicken Salad5.0g
Churros5.0g
Pulled Pork Burrito Bowl (Regular)5.0g
Butter Chicken Burrito (Regular 12")5.2g
Buffalo Chicken Burrito Bowl (Regular)5.5g
Chicken Burrito6.0g
Steak Burrito6.0g
Barbacoa Burrito6.0g
Chicken Burrito Bowl6.0g
Steak Burrito Bowl6.0g
Chicken Tacos (3)6.0g
Steak Tacos (3)6.0g
Fish Tacos (3)6.0g
Ground Beef Burrito (Regular 12")6.4g
Pulled Pork Burrito (Regular 12")6.5g
Cheese Quesadilla7.0g
Chips & Salsa7.0g
Garlic Shrimp Burrito (Regular 12")7.5g
Chicken Quesadilla8.0g
Steak Quesadilla8.0g
Chips & Guacamole8.0g
Taco Salad8.0g
Buffalo Chicken Burrito (Regular 12")8.0g
Sweet Potato Burrito (Regular 12")8.4g
Loaded Nachos10.0g
Supreme Fries10.0g

Frequently asked

Does Fresh Burrito Canada use seed oils?

Based on our menu research, Fresh Burrito Canada cooks with: canola oil. Across the 41 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).

What oil does Fresh Burrito Canada cook with?

Our research indicates: Mexican fast-casual grill; grilled proteins are cooked on a flat-top with a canola/vegetable oil blend, tortilla chips and taco shells are fried in a canola blend typical of Canadian quick-service Mexican concepts (no official statement published). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.

Does Fresh Burrito Canada use beef tallow?

No. Our research indicates Fresh Burrito Canada cooks with canola oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.

Is Fresh Burrito Canada seed oil free?

No. Our research indicates Fresh Burrito Canada cooks with canola oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.

What is the safest thing to order at Fresh Burrito Canada?

Bean/Sauteed Veggie Burrito Bowl (Regular) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Fresh Burrito Canada, at an estimated 2.7g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.

What should I avoid at Fresh Burrito Canada?

Loaded Nachos is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Fresh Burrito Canada, at an estimated 10.0g 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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