Fresh Restaurants Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Fresh Restaurants Canada cooks with: canola oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 27 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Fresh Restaurants 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: Buffalo Wrap + Cold-Pressed Green Juice, 7.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Vegan Pancakes | 2.0g |
| Margherita Pizza (Vegan Cheese) | 5.0g |
| Kale Caesar Salad | 5.0g |
| Buddha Bowl | 5.0g |
| Rainbow Bowl | 5.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Fresh Restaurants Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Buffalo Cauliflower Bites | 10.0g |
| Dragon Fries | 9.0g |
| Fresh Burger | 8.0g |
| Mushroom Burger | 8.0g |
| BBQ Jackfruit Burger | 7.0g |
Every Fresh Restaurants Canada item, ranked
All 27 items we have for Fresh Restaurants Canada, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Cold-Pressed Green Juice | 0.0g |
| Beet Ginger Juice | 0.0g |
| Mango Smoothie | 0.0g |
| Miso Soup | 1.0g |
| Vegan Pancakes | 2.0g |
| GF Chocolate Cake Slice | 2.0g |
| GF Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake | 2.0g |
| Smashed Avocado Toast | 3.0g |
| Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie | 3.0g |
| Guacamole & Chips | 4.0g |
| Margherita Pizza (Vegan Cheese) | 5.0g |
| Kale Caesar Salad | 5.0g |
| Buddha Bowl | 5.0g |
| Rainbow Bowl | 5.0g |
| Miso Ginger Bowl | 5.0g |
| Tofu Scramble Brunch Plate | 5.0g |
| Clubhouse Wrap | 6.0g |
| Vegan Pesto Pizza | 6.0g |
| Thai Peanut Salad | 6.0g |
| BBQ Jackfruit Burger | 7.0g |
| Sweet Potato Fries | 7.0g |
| Crispy Tempeh Wrap | 7.0g |
| Buffalo Wrap | 7.0g |
| Fresh Burger | 8.0g |
| Mushroom Burger | 8.0g |
| Dragon Fries | 9.0g |
| Buffalo Cauliflower Bites | 10.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Fresh Restaurants Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Fresh Restaurants Canada cooks with: canola oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 27 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Fresh Restaurants Canada cook with?
Our research indicates: 100% plant-based kitchen; fried items (cauliflower bites, dragon fries, tempeh) are deep-fried in a canola/vegetable oil blend typical of Toronto vegan kitchens; dressings and sauces use olive, canola and sunflower oil blends (no official statement published). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Fresh Restaurants Canada use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Fresh Restaurants Canada cooks with canola oil and vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Fresh Restaurants Canada seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Fresh Restaurants Canada cooks with canola oil and vegetable oil blend, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Fresh Restaurants Canada?
Margherita Pizza (Vegan Cheese) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Fresh Restaurants Canada, at an estimated 5.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Fresh Restaurants Canada?
Buffalo Cauliflower Bites is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Fresh Restaurants 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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