Second Cup Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Second Cup Canada cooks with: no deep frying on site; butter in croissants/pastries, canola/vegetable oil blend in muffins and cookies (dairy/vegetable-oil profile, low-moderate PUFA). The fat in the drinks is dairy plus a confectionery fat running 75-87% saturated in the creamy syrups and the chocolate mix (added 2026-09-18 from the chain's own beverage nutritional-values guide), so the mochas and blended drinks are saturated-fat heavy rather than PUFA heavy. Across the 132 menu items we analyzed, it averages 0.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Second Cup 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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Banana Loaf | 2.0g |
| Wild Blueberry Scone | 2.0g |
| Cream Cheese on Sesame Bagel | 3.0g |
| Breakfast Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Turkey Club Wrap | 6.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Second Cup Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Almond Date Smoothie with Flaxseed | 7.2g |
| Grilled Cheese Sandwich | 7.0g |
| Ham & Swiss Panini | 7.0g |
| Turkey Club Wrap | 6.0g |
| Breakfast Sandwich | 5.0g |
Every Second Cup Canada item, ranked
All 132 items we have for Second Cup Canada, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Flash Cold Brew | 0.0g |
| Decaf Brewed Coffee (Small) | 0.0g |
| Brewed Tea (Small) | 0.0g |
| Dark Roast Brewed Coffee (Small) | 0.0g |
| Dark Roast Brewed Coffee (Large) | 0.0g |
| Espresso (Double) | 0.0g |
| Brewed Tea (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Medium Roast Brewed Coffee (Small) | 0.0g |
| Decaf Brewed Coffee (Large) | 0.0g |
| Espresso (Single) | 0.0g |
| Medium Roast Brewed Coffee (Large) | 0.0g |
| Medium Roast Brewed Coffee (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Dark Roast Brewed Coffee (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Decaf Brewed Coffee (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Americano (Single) | 0.0g |
| Americano (Double) | 0.0g |
| Brewed Tea (Large) | 0.0g |
| Espresso Macchiato (Single) | 0.0g |
| Espresso Macchiato (Double) | 0.0g |
| Flash Cold Brew Mocca (Small) | 0.0g |
| Flash Cold Brew Mocca (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Iced Americano (Small) | 0.0g |
| Iced Americano (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Iced Americano (Large) | 0.0g |
| Iced Tea (Small) | 0.0g |
| Iced Tea (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Iced Tea (Large) | 0.0g |
| Italian Soda (Small) | 0.0g |
| Italian Soda (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Italian Soda (Large) | 0.0g |
| Light Roast Brewed Coffee (Small) | 0.0g |
| Light Roast Brewed Coffee (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Light Roast Brewed Coffee (Large) | 0.0g |
| Flavoured Coffee of the Day (Small) | 0.0g |
| Flavoured Coffee of the Day (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Flavoured Coffee of the Day (Large) | 0.0g |
| Flash Cold Brew Vanilla Bean (Small) | 0.1g |
| Flash Cold Brew Vanilla Bean (Medium) | 0.1g |
| Matcha Tea Frappe (Small) | 0.1g |
| Cappuccino (Small) | 0.2g |
| Chai Latte (Small) | 0.2g |
| Vanilla Bean Latte (Small) | 0.2g |
| Iced Caffè Latte (Small) | 0.2g |
| Caffè Latte (Small) | 0.2g |
| Flat White | 0.2g |
| Flash Cold Brew Vanilla Bean (Large) | 0.2g |
| Flash Cold Brew Mocca (Large) | 0.2g |
| Iced Vanilla Bean Latte (Small) | 0.2g |
| Chai Frappe (Small) | 0.2g |
| Matcha Tea Frappe (Medium) | 0.2g |
| Caramel Frappe (Small) | 0.2g |
| Caramel Frappe (Medium) | 0.2g |
| Chai Latte (Medium) | 0.3g |
| Vanilla Bean Latte (Medium) | 0.3g |
| Caramel Corretto (Medium) | 0.3g |
| Iced Caffè Latte (Medium) | 0.3g |
| Caffè Latte (Medium) | 0.3g |
| Caramel Corretto (Small) | 0.3g |
| Cappuccino (Medium) | 0.3g |
| Chai Latte (Large) | 0.3g |
| London Fog (Small) | 0.3g |
| Iced Vanilla Bean Latte (Medium) | 0.3g |
| Mocca Frappe (Small) | 0.3g |
| Mocca Frappe (Medium) | 0.3g |
| Vanilla Bean Frappe (Small) | 0.3g |
| Vanilla Bean Frappe (Medium) | 0.3g |
| Chai Frappe (Medium) | 0.3g |
| Chai Frappe (Large) | 0.3g |
| Matcha Tea Frappe (Large) | 0.3g |
| Honey Vanilla Tea Latte (Small) | 0.3g |
| Honey Vanilla Tea Latte (Medium) | 0.3g |
| Caramel Frappe (Large) | 0.3g |
| Cappuccino (Large) | 0.4g |
| Caffè Latte (Large) | 0.4g |
| Vanilla Bean Latte (Large) | 0.4g |
| London Fog (Medium) | 0.4g |
| Iced Caffè Latte (Large) | 0.4g |
| Iced Vanilla Bean Latte (Large) | 0.4g |
| Espresso Frappe (Small) | 0.4g |
| Espresso Frappe (Medium) | 0.4g |
| Vanilla Bean Frappe (Large) | 0.4g |
| Honey Vanilla Tea Latte (Large) | 0.4g |
| Green Mango Boost Smoothie | 0.5g |
| London Fog (Large) | 0.5g |
| Mocca Frappe (Large) | 0.5g |
| Flash Cold Brew Mocca with Oat Drink (Small) | 0.6g |
| Espresso Frappe (Large) | 0.6g |
| FroCho (Small) | 0.6g |
| Classic Hot Chocolate (Small) | 0.7g |
| Moccaccino (Small) | 0.7g |
| Con Panna (Single) | 0.7g |
| Con Panna (Double) | 0.7g |
| FroCho (Medium) | 0.7g |
| Vanilla Bean Hot Chocolate (Small) | 0.8g |
| Flash Cold Brew Mocca with Oat Drink (Medium) | 0.8g |
| Moccaccino (Medium) | 0.9g |
| White Hot Chocolate (Small) | 0.9g |
| White Hot Chocolate (Medium) | 0.9g |
| Classic Hot Chocolate (Medium) | 0.9g |
| Vanilla Bean Hot Chocolate (Medium) | 0.9g |
| Flash Cold Brew Mocca with Oat Drink (Large) | 0.9g |
| Iced Caramel Corretto (Small) | 0.9g |
| Iced Caramel Corretto (Medium) | 0.9g |
| Iced Moccaccino (Small) | 0.9g |
| Iced Moccaccino (Medium) | 0.9g |
| Matcha Latte | 1.0g |
| Butter Croissant | 1.0g |
| Classic Hot Chocolate (Large) | 1.0g |
| White Hot Chocolate (Large) | 1.0g |
| Moccaccino (Large) | 1.0g |
| Vanilla Bean Hot Chocolate (Large) | 1.0g |
| Iced Caramel Corretto (Large) | 1.0g |
| Iced Moccaccino (Large) | 1.0g |
| FroCho (Large) | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Banana Power Smoothie with Oat Drink | 1.8g |
| Chocolate Almond Croissant | 2.0g |
| Banana Loaf | 2.0g |
| Wild Blueberry Scone | 2.0g |
| Butter Tart | 2.0g |
| Power Cookie | 2.0g |
| Strawberry Banana Glow Smoothie | 2.3g |
| Carrot Oat Muffin | 3.0g |
| Blueberry Muffin | 3.0g |
| Iced Fudge Brownie Square | 3.0g |
| Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookie | 3.0g |
| Cream Cheese on Sesame Bagel | 3.0g |
| Caramel Corretto (Large) | 3.9g |
| Breakfast Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Turkey Club Wrap | 6.0g |
| Grilled Cheese Sandwich | 7.0g |
| Ham & Swiss Panini | 7.0g |
| Almond Date Smoothie with Flaxseed | 7.2g |
Frequently asked
Does Second Cup Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Second Cup Canada cooks with: no deep frying on site; butter in croissants/pastries, canola/vegetable oil blend in muffins and cookies (dairy/vegetable-oil profile, low-moderate PUFA). The fat in the drinks is dairy plus a confectionery fat running 75-87% saturated in the creamy syrups and the chocolate mix (added 2026-09-18 from the chain's own beverage nutritional-values guide), so the mochas and blended drinks are saturated-fat heavy rather than PUFA heavy. Across the 132 menu items we analyzed, it averages 0.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Second Cup Canada cook with?
Our research indicates: no deep frying on site; butter in croissants/pastries, canola/vegetable oil blend in muffins and cookies (dairy/vegetable-oil profile, low-moderate PUFA). The fat in the drinks is dairy plus a confectionery fat running 75-87% saturated in the creamy syrups and the chocolate mix (added 2026-09-18 from the chain's own beverage nutritional-values guide), so the mochas and blended drinks are saturated-fat heavy rather than PUFA heavy. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Second Cup Canada use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Second Cup Canada cooks with no deep frying on site; butter in croissants/pastries, canola/vegetable oil blend in muffins and cookies (dairy/vegetable-oil profile, low-moderate PUFA). The fat in the drinks is dairy plus a confectionery fat running 75-87% saturated in the creamy syrups and the chocolate mix (added 2026-09-18 from the chain's own beverage nutritional-values guide), so the mochas and blended drinks are saturated-fat heavy rather than PUFA heavy, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Second Cup Canada seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Second Cup Canada cooks with no deep frying on site; butter in croissants/pastries, canola/vegetable oil blend in muffins and cookies (dairy/vegetable-oil profile, low-moderate PUFA). The fat in the drinks is dairy plus a confectionery fat running 75-87% saturated in the creamy syrups and the chocolate mix (added 2026-09-18 from the chain's own beverage nutritional-values guide), so the mochas and blended drinks are saturated-fat heavy rather than PUFA heavy, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Second Cup Canada?
Breakfast Sandwich is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Second Cup Canada, at an estimated 5.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Second Cup Canada?
Almond Date Smoothie with Flaxseed is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Second Cup Canada, at an estimated 7.2g 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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