Shoeless Joe's Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Shoeless Joe's Canada cooks with: canola oil (fryer - wings, tenders, fries, poutine, fried apps); canola/vegetable blend in dressings, sauces and dips. Across the 39 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
Safest Orders at Shoeless Joe'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: Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich + Fries + Iced Tea, 9.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Field of Greens | 0.0g |
| Calamari | 2.0g |
| Fish Tacos | 2.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Quesadilla | 3.0g |
| Asian Chicken Bites | 4.0g |
What to Avoid at Shoeless Joe's Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Maple Peppercorn Bacon & Cheddar Burger | 15.0g |
| Sweet Potato Fries | 15.0g |
| Joe's Signature Smashed Burger | 14.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Club | 13.0g |
| Parmesan Crusted Chicken Caesar | 12.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Shoeless Joe's Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Shoeless Joe's Canada cooks with: canola oil (fryer - wings, tenders, fries, poutine, fried apps); canola/vegetable blend in dressings, sauces and dips. Across the 39 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Shoeless Joe's Canada cook with?
Our research indicates: canola oil (fryer - wings, tenders, fries, poutine, fried apps); canola/vegetable blend in dressings, sauces and dips. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Shoeless Joe's Canada use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Shoeless Joe's Canada cooks with canola oil (fryer - wings, tenders, fries, poutine, fried apps); canola/vegetable blend in dressings, sauces and dips, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Shoeless Joe's Canada seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Shoeless Joe's Canada cooks with canola oil (fryer - wings, tenders, fries, poutine, fried apps); canola/vegetable blend in dressings, sauces and dips, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Shoeless Joe's Canada?
Field of Greens is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Shoeless Joe's Canada, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Shoeless Joe's Canada?
Maple Peppercorn Bacon & Cheddar Burger is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Shoeless Joe's Canada, at an estimated 15.0g 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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See where Shoeless Joe's Canada lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch. Wondering about a specific dish instead? The Is It Seed Oil food guide answers it for 200+ everyday foods, and the distributor oils page covers what independent restaurants fry in.