Normandin Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Normandin Canada cooks with: canola for the fryers. Normandin's own allergen table declares NO allergens at all for plain Frites (régulier and familial), which rules out soybean oil and a shared breaded-item fryer; soy only appears once gravy, spaghetti sauce or breaded chicken is added. Canola is the Quebec/Canada default. Butter and cream carry the dairy fat in breakfasts, pastas and desserts.. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Normandin 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: Pizza pepperoni moyenne (1/6) + Pepsi fontaine (grand), 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Café régulier | 0.0g |
| Jus d'orange (grand) | 0.0g |
| Lait (petit) | 0.0g |
| Pizza fromage moyenne (1/6) | 2.0g |
| 3 crêpes (avec fruits et sirop) | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at Normandin Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Végé burger (avec frites) | 21.0g |
| Sandwich smoked meat classique (avec frites) | 20.0g |
| Burger de poulet croustillant (avec frites) | 20.0g |
| Fish'n chips 2 morceaux (avec frites) | 18.0g |
| Poulet frit (3) (avec frites et salade de chou) | 18.0g |
Every Normandin Canada item, ranked
All 40 items we have for Normandin Canada, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Pepsi fontaine (grand) | 0.0g |
| Café régulier | 0.0g |
| Jus d'orange (grand) | 0.0g |
| Lait (petit) | 0.0g |
| Pizza fromage moyenne (1/6) | 2.0g |
| 3 crêpes (avec fruits et sirop) | 2.0g |
| Salade de chou | 3.0g |
| Pizza pepperoni moyenne (1/6) | 3.0g |
| Tarte aux pommes (avec sauce sucre à la crème) | 3.0g |
| Spaghetti sauce à la viande (régulier) | 4.0g |
| Déjeuner No. 4 (2 œufs, rondelles, fruits) | 4.0g |
| Frites régulier | 4.0g |
| Lasagne sauce à la viande (régulier) | 5.0g |
| Poutine « Le p'tit creux » | 6.0g |
| Omelette jambon fromage | 6.0g |
| Poutine « La fringale » | 8.0g |
| Gâteau au chocolat (avec sauce hot fudge) | 8.0g |
| Œuf bénédictine au jambon (2 œufs) | 8.0g |
| Déjeuner No. 6 (3 œufs, bacon, saucisse, rondelles) | 8.0g |
| Burger régulier (avec frites) | 9.0g |
| Assiette brunch (2 œufs, saucisse, bacon, jambon) | 9.0g |
| Poutine général Tao « La fringale » | 9.0g |
| Nachos Le solo | 9.0g |
| Salade César au poulet | 10.0g |
| Ailes de poulet (8) | 10.0g |
| Assiette campagnarde (2 œufs) | 10.0g |
| Filet de poitrine (3) (avec frites et salade de chou) | 11.0g |
| Poutine déjeuner | 11.0g |
| Poulet BBQ poitrine (avec frites et salade de chou) | 12.0g |
| Poké bol saumon | 12.0g |
| Wrap au poulet (avec frites) | 12.0g |
| Oignons français | 12.0g |
| Demi-côte levée (avec frites et salade de chou) | 14.0g |
| Burger gourmet (avec frites) | 14.0g |
| Club sandwich au poulet (avec frites) | 15.0g |
| Fish'n chips 2 morceaux (avec frites) | 18.0g |
| Poulet frit (3) (avec frites et salade de chou) | 18.0g |
| Sandwich smoked meat classique (avec frites) | 20.0g |
| Burger de poulet croustillant (avec frites) | 20.0g |
| Végé burger (avec frites) | 21.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Normandin Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Normandin Canada cooks with: canola for the fryers. Normandin's own allergen table declares NO allergens at all for plain Frites (régulier and familial), which rules out soybean oil and a shared breaded-item fryer; soy only appears once gravy, spaghetti sauce or breaded chicken is added. Canola is the Quebec/Canada default. Butter and cream carry the dairy fat in breakfasts, pastas and desserts.. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Normandin Canada cook with?
Our research indicates: canola for the fryers. Normandin's own allergen table declares NO allergens at all for plain Frites (régulier and familial), which rules out soybean oil and a shared breaded-item fryer; soy only appears once gravy, spaghetti sauce or breaded chicken is added. Canola is the Quebec/Canada default. Butter and cream carry the dairy fat in breakfasts, pastas and desserts.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Normandin Canada use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Normandin Canada cooks with canola for the fryers. Normandin's own allergen table declares NO allergens at all for plain Frites (régulier and familial), which rules out soybean oil and a shared breaded-item fryer; soy only appears once gravy, spaghetti sauce or breaded chicken is added. Canola is the Quebec/Canada default. Butter and cream carry the dairy fat in breakfasts, pastas and desserts., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Normandin Canada seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Normandin Canada cooks with canola for the fryers. Normandin's own allergen table declares NO allergens at all for plain Frites (régulier and familial), which rules out soybean oil and a shared breaded-item fryer; soy only appears once gravy, spaghetti sauce or breaded chicken is added. Canola is the Quebec/Canada default. Butter and cream carry the dairy fat in breakfasts, pastas and desserts., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Normandin Canada?
Café régulier is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Normandin Canada, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Normandin Canada?
Végé burger (avec frites) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Normandin Canada, at an estimated 21.0g 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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