Papa John's Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Papa John's Canada cooks with: vegetable oil blend. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 16.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme 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: Canadian Classic Pizza (Large, 2 slices) + BBQ Dipping Sauce + 591ml Pepsi, 5.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Garden Veggie Papa Bowl | 2.0g |
| Chicken Alfredo Papa Bowl | 3.0g |
| Canadian Classic Pizza (Large, 2 slices) | 5.0g |
| Donair Pizza (Large, 2 slices) | 5.0g |
| BBQ Chicken & Bacon Papadia | 5.7g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Papa John's Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Double Chocolate Chip Brownie (8 inch) | 47.4g |
| Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza (Large) | 44.0g |
| The Meats (Large) | 41.1g |
| Ultimate Pepperoni Pizza (Large) | 34.9g |
| The Works (Large) | 31.7g |
Around the world: Papa John's
Italian Papadia has 6.5g of PUFA in Trinidad and Tobago but 17.0g in Canada. Same chain.
We have Papa John's in 9 countries. Here is what it cooks with in each one, and how the same menu items compare.
| Country | Cooks with | Hawaiian Pizza (Large) | Special Garlic Dipping Sauce | Ranch Dipping Sauce | Pepperoni Pizza (Large) | Italian Papadia | BBQ Chicken & Bacon Papadia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (this page) | soybean oil | 19.1g | 9.0g | 6.0g | 25.5g | 17.0g | 5.7g |
| U.S. | soybean oil | n/a | n/a | 6.0g | n/a | 17.0g | 6.8g |
| Bahrain | Not disclosed | 22.0g | n/a | n/a | 26.0g | n/a | n/a |
| Jordan | Not disclosed | 22.0g | n/a | n/a | 26.0g | n/a | n/a |
| Kazakhstan | Not disclosed | n/a | 10.0g | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Oman | Not disclosed | n/a | 9.0g | 8.0g | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Trinidad and Tobago | Not disclosed | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 6.5g | n/a |
| UK | rapeseed oil | 8.8g | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 3.4g |
| United Arab Emirates | Not disclosed | n/a | 9.9g | 5.8g | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Items are matched by name, so portions and recipes can differ between countries. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item. Oil notes are as each country's chain discloses them.
Every Papa John's Canada item, ranked
All 40 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 |
| 591ml Diet Pepsi | 0.0g |
| Aquafina | 0.0g |
| Garden Veggie Papa Bowl | 2.0g |
| Chicken Alfredo Papa Bowl | 3.0g |
| OREO Cookie Papa Bites (4 rolls) | 4.0g |
| Canadian Classic Pizza (Large, 2 slices) | 5.0g |
| Donair Pizza (Large, 2 slices) | 5.0g |
| BBQ Chicken & Bacon Papadia | 5.7g |
| Butter Chicken Pizza (Large, 2 slices) | 6.0g |
| Ranch Dipping Sauce | 6.0g |
| Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce | 8.0g |
| Special Garlic Dipping Sauce | 9.0g |
| Grilled Buffalo Chicken Papadia | 9.6g |
| Original Breadsticks (10 sticks) | 9.7g |
| Philly Cheesesteak Papadia | 9.9g |
| Chicken Parmesan Papa Bites (8 rolls) | 12.6g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie (8 inch) | 14.5g |
| Unsauced Roasted Wings (8 pc) | 14.8g |
| Buffalo Wings (8 pc) | 15.1g |
| Italian Papadia | 17.0g |
| Hawaiian Pizza (Large) | 19.1g |
| Garden Fresh Pizza (Large) | 19.1g |
| Cheesesticks (10 inch) | 19.3g |
| Cheese Pizza (Large) | 20.7g |
| Garlic Knots (8 knots) | 21.7g |
| BBQ Chicken Bacon Pizza (Large) | 22.3g |
| Buffalo Boneless Wings (15 pc) | 23.7g |
| Cheesesticks (12 inch) | 25.2g |
| Pepperoni Pizza (Large) | 25.5g |
| Super Hawaiian (Large) | 25.5g |
| Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks (10 sticks) | 27.2g |
| Garlic Parmesan Wings (8 pc) | 30.8g |
| Cinnamon Pull Aparts (1 tray) | 31.5g |
| The Works (Large) | 31.7g |
| Ultimate Pepperoni Pizza (Large) | 34.9g |
| The Meats (Large) | 41.1g |
| Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza (Large) | 44.0g |
| Double Chocolate Chip Brownie (8 inch) | 47.4g |
Frequently asked
Does Papa John's Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Papa John's Canada cooks with: vegetable oil blend. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 16.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme 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 vegetable oil blend, 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 vegetable oil blend, 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?
Garden Veggie Papa Bowl is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Papa John's Canada, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Papa John's Canada?
Double Chocolate Chip Brownie (8 inch) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Papa John's Canada, at an estimated 47.4g 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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