Taco Time Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Taco Time Canada cooks with: canola in the fryers. TacoTime's own ingredient statement says the Mexi-Fries are fried in canola oil, and the Canadian nutrition table backs it: large Mexi-Fries carry 21.4 g total fat with only 1.7 g saturated (about 8%), which is the canola signature and rules out palm, tallow or a soy blend. House-made taco chips, crisp tostada shells, the deep-fried Crisp Beef Burrito and the chicken tenders come out of the same canola fryers. Flour tortillas, seasoned beef and Canadian cheddar carry the saturated fat, so the beef-and-cheese items score low even when total fat is high; ranch dressing (soy/canola) is what pushes the ranch chicken burritos up.. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Taco Time 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: Crispy Beef Taco + Bottled Water, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Bottled Pop | 0.0g |
| Crisp Chicken Wrap | 1.0g |
| Soft Beef Taco | 1.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Taco | 1.0g |
| Apple Empanada | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at Taco Time Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Crispy Ranch Chicken Burrito | 10.0g |
| Mexi-Fries Deluxe (Large) | 8.0g |
| Ranch Chicken Burrito | 8.0g |
| Mexi-Fries (Large) | 6.0g |
| Taco Chips & Chunky Guac | 6.0g |
Every Taco Time Canada item, ranked
All 40 items we have for Taco Time Canada, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Bottled Pop | 0.0g |
| Bottled Juice | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Guacamole (1 oz) | 0.0g |
| Bottled Water | 0.0g |
| Crisp Chicken Wrap | 1.0g |
| Soft Beef Taco | 1.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Taco | 1.0g |
| Apple Empanada | 1.0g |
| Chicken Quesadilla | 2.0g |
| Crisp Beef Bites | 2.0g |
| Crustos | 2.0g |
| Crispy Beef Taco | 2.0g |
| Veggie Burrito | 2.0g |
| Churros Fries with Caramel Dip | 2.0g |
| Beef Quesadilla | 3.0g |
| Mexi-Fries (Regular) | 3.0g |
| Ranch Dressing (1 oz) | 3.0g |
| Classic Chicken Burrito | 3.0g |
| Chicken Burrito Bowl | 3.0g |
| Crisp Beef Burrito | 3.0g |
| Classic Refrito Bean Burrito | 3.0g |
| Chicken Taco Salad | 3.0g |
| Beef Burrito Bowl | 4.0g |
| Beef Taco in a Bag | 4.0g |
| Beef Taco Salad | 4.0g |
| Classic Beef Burrito | 4.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Burrito Bowl | 4.0g |
| Kids Junior Beef Burrito Meal | 4.0g |
| Marinated Chicken Cruncho | 5.0g |
| Kids Chicken Tenders Meal | 5.0g |
| Beef Cruncho | 5.0g |
| Black Bean & Corn Cruncho | 5.0g |
| Beef & Cheese Burrito | 5.0g |
| Taco Chips & Queso | 5.0g |
| Mexi-Fries (Large) | 6.0g |
| Taco Chips & Chunky Guac | 6.0g |
| Mexi-Fries Deluxe (Large) | 8.0g |
| Ranch Chicken Burrito | 8.0g |
| Crispy Ranch Chicken Burrito | 10.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Taco Time Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Taco Time Canada cooks with: canola in the fryers. TacoTime's own ingredient statement says the Mexi-Fries are fried in canola oil, and the Canadian nutrition table backs it: large Mexi-Fries carry 21.4 g total fat with only 1.7 g saturated (about 8%), which is the canola signature and rules out palm, tallow or a soy blend. House-made taco chips, crisp tostada shells, the deep-fried Crisp Beef Burrito and the chicken tenders come out of the same canola fryers. Flour tortillas, seasoned beef and Canadian cheddar carry the saturated fat, so the beef-and-cheese items score low even when total fat is high; ranch dressing (soy/canola) is what pushes the ranch chicken burritos up.. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Taco Time Canada cook with?
Our research indicates: canola in the fryers. TacoTime's own ingredient statement says the Mexi-Fries are fried in canola oil, and the Canadian nutrition table backs it: large Mexi-Fries carry 21.4 g total fat with only 1.7 g saturated (about 8%), which is the canola signature and rules out palm, tallow or a soy blend. House-made taco chips, crisp tostada shells, the deep-fried Crisp Beef Burrito and the chicken tenders come out of the same canola fryers. Flour tortillas, seasoned beef and Canadian cheddar carry the saturated fat, so the beef-and-cheese items score low even when total fat is high; ranch dressing (soy/canola) is what pushes the ranch chicken burritos up.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Taco Time Canada use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Our research indicates: canola in the fryers. TacoTime's own ingredient statement says the Mexi-Fries are fried in canola oil, and the Canadian nutrition table backs it: large Mexi-Fries carry 21.4 g total fat with only 1.7 g saturated (about 8%), which is the canola signature and rules out palm, tallow or a soy blend. House-made taco chips, crisp tostada shells, the deep-fried Crisp Beef Burrito and the chicken tenders come out of the same canola fryers. Flour tortillas, seasoned beef and Canadian cheddar carry the saturated fat, so the beef-and-cheese items score low even when total fat is high; ranch dressing (soy/canola) is what pushes the ranch chicken burritos up.. Beef tallow is far lower in PUFA than seed oils.
Is Taco Time Canada seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Taco Time Canada cooks with canola in the fryers. TacoTime's own ingredient statement says the Mexi-Fries are fried in canola oil, and the Canadian nutrition table backs it: large Mexi-Fries carry 21.4 g total fat with only 1.7 g saturated (about 8%), which is the canola signature and rules out palm, tallow or a soy blend. House-made taco chips, crisp tostada shells, the deep-fried Crisp Beef Burrito and the chicken tenders come out of the same canola fryers. Flour tortillas, seasoned beef and Canadian cheddar carry the saturated fat, so the beef-and-cheese items score low even when total fat is high; ranch dressing (soy/canola) is what pushes the ranch chicken burritos up., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Taco Time Canada?
Bottled Pop is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Taco Time Canada, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Taco Time Canada?
Crispy Ranch Chicken Burrito is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Taco Time Canada, at an estimated 10.0g 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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