Taco Time Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Taco Time Canada cooks with: canola oil. Across the 90 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium 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: Classic Beef Burrito (Regular), 1.2g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Soft Beef Taco | 0.7g |
| Classic Beef Burrito (Regular) | 1.2g |
| Beef & Cheese Burrito (Regular) | 1.3g |
| Crisp Beef Burrito | 1.5g |
| Crisp Chicken Wrap | 1.5g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Taco Time Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Taco Chips & Ranch Dressing (4 oz) | 30.1g |
| Crispy Ranch Chicken Burrito (Large) | 26.3g |
| Ranch Chicken Burrito (Large) | 24.3g |
| Taco Chips & Ranch Dressing (2 oz) | 19.7g |
| Crispy Ranch Chicken Burrito (Regular) | 14.0g |
Around the world: Taco Time
Cherry Empanada has 1.9g of PUFA in the US but 4.5g in Canada. Same chain.
We have Taco Time in 2 countries. Here is what it cooks with in each one, and how the same menu items compare.
| Country | Cooks with | Mexi-Fries (Large) | Mexi-Fries (Regular) | Crisp Beef Bites | Chicken Quesadilla | Cherry Empanada | Apple Empanada |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (this page) | canola oil | 8.6g | 4.3g | 1.5g | 3.7g | 4.5g | 1.0g |
| U.S. | canola oil | 12.9g | 11.0g | 8.0g | 4.8g | 1.9g | 1.9g |
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 Taco Time Canada item, ranked
All 90 items we have for Taco Time Canada, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Salsa Fresca (1 oz) | 0.0g |
| Churros Fries with Caramel Dip | 0.1g |
| Enchilada Sauce (1 oz) | 0.1g |
| Red Hot Sauce (1 oz) | 0.1g |
| Green Hot Sauce (1 oz) | 0.1g |
| Sour Cream (1 oz) | 0.2g |
| Guacamole (1 oz) | 0.4g |
| Soft Beef Taco | 0.7g |
| Apple Empanada | 1.0g |
| Queso (1 oz) | 1.1g |
| Classic Beef Burrito (Regular) | 1.2g |
| Beef & Cheese Burrito (Regular) | 1.3g |
| Crisp Beef Bites | 1.5g |
| Crisp Beef Burrito | 1.5g |
| Crisp Chicken Wrap | 1.5g |
| Soft Chicken Taco | 1.5g |
| Crispy Rice Taco | 1.5g |
| Soft Rice Taco | 1.5g |
| Crispy Beef Taco | 1.6g |
| Beef Taco Salad (Small) | 1.6g |
| Side Taco Salad | 1.6g |
| Crispy Bean Taco | 1.6g |
| Chipotle Ranch Sauce (1 oz) | 1.6g |
| Beef Quesadilla | 1.8g |
| Soft Bean Taco | 1.8g |
| Soft Crispy Chicken Taco | 1.8g |
| Crispy Chicken Taco | 1.9g |
| Crustos | 2.0g |
| Chicken Taco Salad (Small) | 2.0g |
| Classic Beef Burrito (Large) | 2.2g |
| Beef & Cheese Burrito (Large) | 2.5g |
| Cheesy Crisp Beef Burrito | 2.6g |
| Crispy Chicken Taco Salad (Small) | 2.6g |
| Taco Chips & Chunky Guac (2 oz) | 2.9g |
| Bean & Corn Taco Salad (Small) | 2.9g |
| Classic Chicken Burrito (Regular) | 3.0g |
| Bean & Corn Taco Salad (Large) | 3.0g |
| Beef Taco Salad (Large) | 3.2g |
| Kids Junior Bean Burrito Meal | 3.4g |
| Kids Junior Beef Burrito Meal | 3.5g |
| Chicken Taco Salad (Large) | 3.6g |
| Bean & Corn Burrito Bowl | 3.6g |
| Chicken Quesadilla | 3.7g |
| Taco Chips & Chunky Guac (4 oz) | 3.8g |
| Classic Refrito Bean Burrito (Regular) | 3.9g |
| Classic Crispy Chicken Burrito (Regular) | 3.9g |
| Chicken Burrito Bowl | 4.0g |
| Kids Junior Chicken Burrito Meal | 4.2g |
| Mexi-Fries (Regular) | 4.3g |
| Veggie Burrito (Regular) | 4.3g |
| Black Bean & Corn Quesadilla | 4.3g |
| Kids Cheese Quesadilla Meal | 4.4g |
| Beef Burrito Bowl | 4.5g |
| Cherry Empanada | 4.5g |
| Crispy Chicken Quesadilla | 4.5g |
| Crispy Chicken Taco Salad (Large) | 4.7g |
| Kids Chicken Tenders Meal | 4.9g |
| Classic Chicken Burrito (Large) | 4.9g |
| Bavarian Empanada | 5.1g |
| Crispy Chicken Burrito Bowl | 5.4g |
| Taco Chips & Salsa Fresca (2 oz) | 5.6g |
| Taco Chips & Salsa Fresca (4 oz) | 5.7g |
| Taco Chips & Sour Cream (2 oz) | 5.7g |
| Black Bean & Corn Cruncho | 5.8g |
| Veggie Burrito (Large) | 5.9g |
| Classic Crispy Chicken Burrito (Large) | 5.9g |
| Taco Chips & Queso (2 oz) | 6.0g |
| Mexi-Fries Deluxe (Regular) | 6.0g |
| Taco Chips & Mole (4 oz) | 6.1g |
| Classic Refrito Bean Burrito (Large) | 6.2g |
| Marinated Chicken Cruncho | 6.3g |
| Taco Chips & Chipotle Ranch (2 oz) | 6.4g |
| Ranch Dressing (1 oz) | 6.5g |
| Taco Chips & Sour Cream (4 oz) | 6.5g |
| Beef Cruncho | 6.7g |
| Taco Chips & Queso (4 oz) | 7.2g |
| Crispy Chicken Cruncho | 7.7g |
| Taco Chips & Chipotle Ranch (4 oz) | 7.9g |
| Mexi-Fries (Large) | 8.6g |
| Bean & Corn Taco in a Bag | 8.9g |
| Chicken Taco in a Bag | 9.6g |
| Beef Taco in a Bag | 10.1g |
| Ranch Chicken Burrito (Regular) | 10.7g |
| Crispy Chicken Taco in a Bag | 10.8g |
| Mexi-Fries Deluxe (Large) | 11.3g |
| Crispy Ranch Chicken Burrito (Regular) | 14.0g |
| Taco Chips & Ranch Dressing (2 oz) | 19.7g |
| Ranch Chicken Burrito (Large) | 24.3g |
| Crispy Ranch Chicken Burrito (Large) | 26.3g |
| Taco Chips & Ranch Dressing (4 oz) | 30.1g |
Frequently asked
Does Taco Time Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Taco Time Canada cooks with: canola oil. Across the 90 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium 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 oil, 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?
Soft Beef Taco is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Taco Time Canada, at an estimated 0.7g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Taco Time Canada?
Taco Chips & Ranch Dressing (4 oz) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Taco Time Canada, at an estimated 30.1g 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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