IHOP Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, IHOP Canada cooks with: canola (Canadian franchise fryer oil for hash browns, chicken, fries). Across the 33 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at IHOP 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: Original Buttermilk Pancakes + Coffee, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Bacon Strips (side) | 1.0g |
| Original Buttermilk Pancakes | 3.0g |
| Cinn-A-Stack Pancakes | 4.0g |
| Rooty Tooty Fresh 'N Fruity | 4.0g |
| Belgian Waffle | 4.0g |
What to Avoid at IHOP Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Classic Chicken & Waffles | 13.0g |
| Buffalo Chicken Wings | 13.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 12.0g |
| Poutine | 10.0g |
| Country Fried Steak & Eggs | 10.0g |
Every IHOP Canada item, ranked
All 33 items we have for IHOP Canada, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Coffee | 0.0g |
| Orange Juice | 0.0g |
| Fresh Fruit (side) | 0.0g |
| Bacon Strips (side) | 1.0g |
| Sausage Links (side) | 1.0g |
| Oreo Cookie Shake | 2.0g |
| Dubai Chocolate Milkshake | 3.0g |
| Original Buttermilk Pancakes | 3.0g |
| Cinn-A-Stack Pancakes | 4.0g |
| New York Cheesecake Pancakes | 4.0g |
| Rooty Tooty Fresh 'N Fruity | 4.0g |
| Belgian Waffle | 4.0g |
| Classic French Toast | 4.0g |
| Chicken Fajita Omelette | 5.0g |
| Dubai Chocolate Pancakes | 5.0g |
| Colorado Omelette | 5.0g |
| Bacon Temptation Omelette | 5.0g |
| Big Steak Omelette | 5.0g |
| Caesar Salad | 6.0g |
| Cobb Salad | 6.0g |
| Club Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Philly Cheese Steak Stacker | 8.0g |
| Classic Melt | 8.0g |
| Ultimate Steakburger | 8.0g |
| Hash Browns | 9.0g |
| Poutine | 10.0g |
| Country Fried Steak & Eggs | 10.0g |
| Onion Rings | 10.0g |
| Mozza Sticks | 10.0g |
| French Fries | 10.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 12.0g |
| Classic Chicken & Waffles | 13.0g |
| Buffalo Chicken Wings | 13.0g |
Frequently asked
Does IHOP Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, IHOP Canada cooks with: canola (Canadian franchise fryer oil for hash browns, chicken, fries). Across the 33 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does IHOP Canada cook with?
Our research indicates: canola (Canadian franchise fryer oil for hash browns, chicken, fries). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does IHOP Canada use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates IHOP Canada cooks with canola (Canadian franchise fryer oil for hash browns, chicken, fries), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is IHOP Canada seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates IHOP Canada cooks with canola (Canadian franchise fryer oil for hash browns, chicken, fries), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at IHOP Canada?
Bacon Strips (side) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at IHOP Canada, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at IHOP Canada?
Classic Chicken & Waffles is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at IHOP 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. 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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