Hero Certified Burgers Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Hero Certified Burgers Canada cooks with: 100% canola oil in the fryers, stated on the official allergen guide ("Our fryer oil contains: 100% canola oil, NO ADDITIVES") - covers Ultimate Fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings, chicken fingers, crispy chicken and wings; burgers are griddle-cooked, and the Hero Certified sauce / low fat mayo are canola-oil emulsions. Across the 33 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Safest Orders at Hero Certified Burgers 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: Smashed Burger + Chicken Fingers + Lettieri Hot Coffee, 10.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Hero Zipp Smarties | 2.0g |
| Hero Zipp Oreo | 2.0g |
| Smashed Burger | 3.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 3.0g |
| Blue Moon | 4.0g |
What to Avoid at Hero Certified Burgers Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Sweet Potato Fries with Ancho Chipotle Sauce | 13.0g |
| Plain Chicken Wings (10 pc) | 13.0g |
| Spicy Chicken Wings with Nashville Seasoning (10 pc) | 13.0g |
| Mushroom Poutine | 10.0g |
| Poutine | 9.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Hero Certified Burgers Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Hero Certified Burgers Canada cooks with: 100% canola oil in the fryers, stated on the official allergen guide ("Our fryer oil contains: 100% canola oil, NO ADDITIVES") - covers Ultimate Fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings, chicken fingers, crispy chicken and wings; burgers are griddle-cooked, and the Hero Certified sauce / low fat mayo are canola-oil emulsions. Across the 33 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Hero Certified Burgers Canada cook with?
Our research indicates: 100% canola oil in the fryers, stated on the official allergen guide ("Our fryer oil contains: 100% canola oil, NO ADDITIVES") - covers Ultimate Fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings, chicken fingers, crispy chicken and wings; burgers are griddle-cooked, and the Hero Certified sauce / low fat mayo are canola-oil emulsions. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Hero Certified Burgers Canada use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Hero Certified Burgers Canada cooks with 100% canola oil in the fryers, stated on the official allergen guide ("Our fryer oil contains: 100% canola oil, NO ADDITIVES") - covers Ultimate Fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings, chicken fingers, crispy chicken and wings; burgers are griddle-cooked, and the Hero Certified sauce / low fat mayo are canola-oil emulsions, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Hero Certified Burgers Canada seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Hero Certified Burgers Canada cooks with 100% canola oil in the fryers, stated on the official allergen guide ("Our fryer oil contains: 100% canola oil, NO ADDITIVES") - covers Ultimate Fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings, chicken fingers, crispy chicken and wings; burgers are griddle-cooked, and the Hero Certified sauce / low fat mayo are canola-oil emulsions, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Hero Certified Burgers Canada?
Hero Zipp Smarties is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Hero Certified Burgers Canada, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Hero Certified Burgers Canada?
Sweet Potato Fries with Ancho Chipotle Sauce is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Hero Certified Burgers Canada, at an estimated 13.0g 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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See where Hero Certified Burgers Canada lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch. Wondering about a specific dish instead? The Is It Seed Oil food guide answers it for 200+ everyday foods, and the distributor oils page covers what independent restaurants fry in.