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).
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 |
| Cheese Pizza (Large, 2 slices) | 4.0g |
| Hawaiian Pizza (Large, 2 slices) | 4.0g |
What to Avoid at Papa John's Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Garlic Parmesan Wings (8 pc) | 11.0g |
| Buffalo Boneless Wings (15 pc) | 11.0g |
| Grilled Buffalo Chicken Papadia | 10.0g |
| Italian Papadia | 10.0g |
| Special Garlic Dipping Sauce | 10.0g |
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?
Garlic Parmesan Wings (8 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. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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