Papa John's Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Papa John's Canada cooks with: soybean oil - Papa John's original crust dough is flour/water/sugar/soybean oil/salt/yeast, and the Special Garlic dipping sauce (also brushed on garlic knots, breadsticks and cheesesticks) is soybean oil first ingredient, as are the ranch and blue cheese dips; the pizza sauce uses a sunflower-or-canola blend with extra virgin olive oil. Traditional wings are oven-baked in store (no fryer), so their PUFA is chicken fat plus any garlic-sauce toss; boneless wings are supplier par-fried in vegetable oil. Papa John's Canada publishes no separate Canadian ingredient statement, so these are the brand's international specs applied to the Canadian menu. Across the 39 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Papa John's 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: Chicken Alfredo Papa Bowl + BBQ Dipping Sauce + 591ml Pepsi, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Aquafina | 0.0g |
| Garden Veggie Papa Bowl | 2.0g |
| Chicken Alfredo Papa Bowl | 3.0g |
| Hawaiian Pizza (Large, 2 slices) | 4.0g |
| Garden Fresh Pizza (Large, 2 slices) | 4.0g |
What to Avoid at Papa John's Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Buffalo Boneless Wings (15 pc) | 11.0g |
| Garlic Parmesan Wings (8 pc) | 11.0g |
| Special Garlic Dipping Sauce | 10.0g |
| Italian Papadia | 10.0g |
| Grilled Buffalo Chicken Papadia | 10.0g |
Every Papa John's Canada item, ranked
All 39 items we have for Papa John's Canada, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| BBQ Dipping Sauce | 0.0g |
| 591ml Pepsi | 0.0g |
| Aquafina | 0.0g |
| 591ml Diet Pepsi | 0.0g |
| Garden Veggie Papa Bowl | 2.0g |
| Chicken Alfredo Papa Bowl | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie (1 slice) | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Chip Brownie (1 square) | 3.0g |
| Hawaiian Pizza (Large, 2 slices) | 4.0g |
| Garden Fresh Pizza (Large, 2 slices) | 4.0g |
| OREO Cookie Papa Bites (4 rolls) | 4.0g |
| Cheese Pizza (Large, 2 slices) | 4.0g |
| Original Breadsticks (2 sticks) | 4.0g |
| Super Hawaiian (Large, 2 slices) | 5.0g |
| Canadian Classic Pizza (Large, 2 slices) | 5.0g |
| Pepperoni Pizza (Large, 2 slices) | 5.0g |
| BBQ Chicken Bacon Pizza (Large, 2 slices) | 5.0g |
| Donair Pizza (Large, 2 slices) | 5.0g |
| The Works (Large, 2 slices) | 5.0g |
| Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks (2 sticks) | 5.0g |
| Ranch Dipping Sauce | 6.0g |
| The Meats (Large, 2 slices) | 6.0g |
| Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza (Large, 2 slices) | 6.0g |
| Cinnamon Pull Aparts (quarter tray) | 6.0g |
| Butter Chicken Pizza (Large, 2 slices) | 6.0g |
| Chicken Parmesan Papa Bites (4 rolls) | 6.0g |
| Cheesesticks (3 sticks) | 6.0g |
| Ultimate Pepperoni Pizza (Large, 2 slices) | 6.0g |
| Philly Cheesesteak Papadia | 8.0g |
| Unsauced Roasted Wings (8 pc) | 8.0g |
| BBQ Chicken & Bacon Papadia | 8.0g |
| Buffalo Wings (8 pc) | 8.0g |
| Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce | 8.0g |
| Garlic Knots (4 knots) | 9.0g |
| Special Garlic Dipping Sauce | 10.0g |
| Italian Papadia | 10.0g |
| Grilled Buffalo Chicken Papadia | 10.0g |
| Buffalo Boneless Wings (15 pc) | 11.0g |
| Garlic Parmesan Wings (8 pc) | 11.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Papa John's Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Papa John's Canada cooks with: soybean oil - Papa John's original crust dough is flour/water/sugar/soybean oil/salt/yeast, and the Special Garlic dipping sauce (also brushed on garlic knots, breadsticks and cheesesticks) is soybean oil first ingredient, as are the ranch and blue cheese dips; the pizza sauce uses a sunflower-or-canola blend with extra virgin olive oil. Traditional wings are oven-baked in store (no fryer), so their PUFA is chicken fat plus any garlic-sauce toss; boneless wings are supplier par-fried in vegetable oil. Papa John's Canada publishes no separate Canadian ingredient statement, so these are the brand's international specs applied to the Canadian menu. Across the 39 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Papa John's Canada cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean oil - Papa John's original crust dough is flour/water/sugar/soybean oil/salt/yeast, and the Special Garlic dipping sauce (also brushed on garlic knots, breadsticks and cheesesticks) is soybean oil first ingredient, as are the ranch and blue cheese dips; the pizza sauce uses a sunflower-or-canola blend with extra virgin olive oil. Traditional wings are oven-baked in store (no fryer), so their PUFA is chicken fat plus any garlic-sauce toss; boneless wings are supplier par-fried in vegetable oil. Papa John's Canada publishes no separate Canadian ingredient statement, so these are the brand's international specs applied to the Canadian menu. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Papa John's Canada use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Papa John's Canada cooks with soybean oil - Papa John's original crust dough is flour/water/sugar/soybean oil/salt/yeast, and the Special Garlic dipping sauce (also brushed on garlic knots, breadsticks and cheesesticks) is soybean oil first ingredient, as are the ranch and blue cheese dips; the pizza sauce uses a sunflower-or-canola blend with extra virgin olive oil. Traditional wings are oven-baked in store (no fryer), so their PUFA is chicken fat plus any garlic-sauce toss; boneless wings are supplier par-fried in vegetable oil. Papa John's Canada publishes no separate Canadian ingredient statement, so these are the brand's international specs applied to the Canadian menu, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Papa John's Canada seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Papa John's Canada cooks with soybean oil - Papa John's original crust dough is flour/water/sugar/soybean oil/salt/yeast, and the Special Garlic dipping sauce (also brushed on garlic knots, breadsticks and cheesesticks) is soybean oil first ingredient, as are the ranch and blue cheese dips; the pizza sauce uses a sunflower-or-canola blend with extra virgin olive oil. Traditional wings are oven-baked in store (no fryer), so their PUFA is chicken fat plus any garlic-sauce toss; boneless wings are supplier par-fried in vegetable oil. Papa John's Canada publishes no separate Canadian ingredient statement, so these are the brand's international specs applied to the Canadian menu, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Papa John's Canada?
Aquafina is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Papa John's Canada, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Papa John's Canada?
Buffalo Boneless Wings (15 pc) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Papa John's 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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