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Perkins Canada Seed Oil Report Card

GradeB
Avg PUFA/item4.7g
Items analyzed32
Cooking oilcanola
From the chain3%

Based on our menu research, Perkins Canada cooks with: canola oil. Across the 32 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).

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Safest Orders at Perkins 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: Classic Bacon and Eggs + Coffee, 4.0g total

ItemPUFA
Buttermilk Pancakes3.0g
T-Bone Steak & Eggs4.0g
Belgian Waffle4.0g
Georgia Peach Waffle4.0g
Cinnamon Roll French Toast4.0g

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What to Avoid at Perkins Canada

ItemPUFA
Crispy Chicken Sandwich12.0g
Country Fried Steak & Eggs10.0g
French Fries10.0g
Hash Browns9.0g
Home Fries9.0g

Every Perkins Canada item, ranked

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

ItemPUFA
Fresh Fruit (side)0.0g
Coffee0.0g
Orange Juice0.0g
Bacon (side)1.0g
Sausage Links (side)1.0g
Toast (side)1.0g
Fresh Baked Muffin1.0g
Milkshake2.0g
Buttermilk Pancakes3.0g
Apple Pie3.0g
French Silk Pie3.0g
T-Bone Steak & Eggs4.0g
Belgian Waffle4.0g
Georgia Peach Waffle4.0g
Cinnamon Roll French Toast4.0g
Classic Bacon and Eggs4.0g
Farmer's Sausage and Eggs4.0g
Classic Eggs Benedict5.0g
Denver Omelette5.0g
Veggie Omelette5.0g
BLT Sandwich5.0g
Turkey Club6.0g
Caesar Salad6.0g
Cobb Salad6.0g
Classic Burger7.0g
Patty Melt7.0g
Tuscan Chicken Skillet8.0g
Hash Browns9.0g
Home Fries9.0g
Country Fried Steak & Eggs10.0g
French Fries10.0g
Crispy Chicken Sandwich12.0g

Frequently asked

Does Perkins Canada use seed oils?

Based on our menu research, Perkins Canada cooks with: canola oil. Across the 32 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).

What oil does Perkins Canada cook with?

Our research indicates: canola (fryer: hash browns, chicken, fries). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.

Does Perkins Canada use beef tallow?

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

Is Perkins Canada seed oil free?

No. Our research indicates Perkins 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 Perkins Canada?

T-Bone Steak & Eggs is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Perkins Canada, at an estimated 4.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.

What should I avoid at Perkins Canada?

Crispy Chicken Sandwich is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Perkins Canada, at an estimated 12.0g 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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