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Il Fornello Canada Seed Oil Report Card

GradeB
Avg PUFA/item4.8g
Items analyzed32
Cooking oilolive oil
From the chain3%

Based on our menu research, Il Fornello Canada cooks with: canola oil. Across the 32 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).

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Safest Orders at Il Fornello 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: Fettuccine Alfredo + Bruschetta + Espresso, 7.0g total

ItemPUFA
Insalata Mista4.0g
Fettuccine Alfredo4.0g
Veal Marsala4.0g
Cozze (Mussels)5.0g
Caesar Salad5.0g

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What to Avoid at Il Fornello Canada

ItemPUFA
Calamari Fritti11.0g
Arancini9.0g
Chicken Parmigiana8.0g
Pizza Burrata6.0g
Pizza Diavola6.0g

Every Il Fornello Canada item, ranked

All 32 items we have for Il Fornello Canada, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.

ItemPUFA
Espresso0.0g
Italian Soda0.0g
Tiramisu2.0g
Panna Cotta2.0g
Bruschetta3.0g
Chocolate Torta3.0g
Kids Pasta with Butter3.0g
Insalata Mista4.0g
Fettuccine Alfredo4.0g
Veal Marsala4.0g
Cozze (Mussels)5.0g
Caesar Salad5.0g
Pizza Margherita5.0g
Pizza Vegetariana5.0g
Gluten-Free Margherita Pizza5.0g
Spaghetti Bolognese5.0g
Mushroom Risotto5.0g
Lasagna della Casa5.0g
Gnocchi Gorgonzola5.0g
Pan-Seared Salmon5.0g
Grilled Mediterranean Sea Bass5.0g
Kids Cheese Pizza5.0g
Pizza Burrata6.0g
Pizza Diavola6.0g
Pizza Prosciutto e Funghi6.0g
Pizza Quattro Formaggi6.0g
Plant-Based Pizza6.0g
Penne Arrabbiata6.0g
Linguine ai Frutti di Mare6.0g
Chicken Parmigiana8.0g
Arancini9.0g
Calamari Fritti11.0g

Frequently asked

Does Il Fornello Canada use seed oils?

Based on our menu research, Il Fornello Canada cooks with: canola oil. Across the 32 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).

What oil does Il Fornello Canada cook with?

Our research indicates: olive oil (pizza, pasta); canola (fried items like calamari and arancini). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.

Does Il Fornello Canada use beef tallow?

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

Is Il Fornello Canada seed oil free?

No. Our research indicates Il Fornello 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 Il Fornello Canada?

Caesar Salad is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Il Fornello Canada, at an estimated 5.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.

What should I avoid at Il Fornello Canada?

Calamari Fritti is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Il Fornello Canada, at an estimated 11.0g 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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