The Chopped Leaf Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, The Chopped Leaf Canada cooks with: no deep fryer in-store — canola oil is the first or second ingredient in nearly every dressing and sauce (Goddess, Greek Vinaigrette, Evil Peanut, Pesto, Chipotle Lime Citrus, Tzatziki, Buffalo, BBQ); Caesar/Ranch/Chipotle Ranch are mayonnaise-based (canola or soybean); pita chips fried in canola; tortillas made with palm oil + expeller-pressed canola; falafel fried in canola/sunflower; Chopped Balsamic uses 100% olive/pomace oil and the rice and quinoa are cooked with olive oil. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
Safest Orders at The Chopped Leaf 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: Mediterranean Bowl + Chopped Balsamic Vinaigrette, 8.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Roasted Chicken Noodle Soup | 1.0g |
| Creamy Tomato Soup | 1.0g |
| Curried Butternut Squash Soup | 1.0g |
| Mediterranean Salad | 5.0g |
| Mediterranean Bowl | 6.0g |
What to Avoid at The Chopped Leaf Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Cobb Bowl | 13.0g |
| Cobb Salad | 12.0g |
| Caesar Bowl | 11.0g |
| Bold Buffalo Wrap | 11.0g |
| Cranberry Pesto Chicken Sandwich | 11.0g |
Frequently asked
Does The Chopped Leaf Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, The Chopped Leaf Canada cooks with: no deep fryer in-store — canola oil is the first or second ingredient in nearly every dressing and sauce (Goddess, Greek Vinaigrette, Evil Peanut, Pesto, Chipotle Lime Citrus, Tzatziki, Buffalo, BBQ); Caesar/Ranch/Chipotle Ranch are mayonnaise-based (canola or soybean); pita chips fried in canola; tortillas made with palm oil + expeller-pressed canola; falafel fried in canola/sunflower; Chopped Balsamic uses 100% olive/pomace oil and the rice and quinoa are cooked with olive oil. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does The Chopped Leaf Canada cook with?
Our research indicates: no deep fryer in-store — canola oil is the first or second ingredient in nearly every dressing and sauce (Goddess, Greek Vinaigrette, Evil Peanut, Pesto, Chipotle Lime Citrus, Tzatziki, Buffalo, BBQ); Caesar/Ranch/Chipotle Ranch are mayonnaise-based (canola or soybean); pita chips fried in canola; tortillas made with palm oil + expeller-pressed canola; falafel fried in canola/sunflower; Chopped Balsamic uses 100% olive/pomace oil and the rice and quinoa are cooked with olive oil. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does The Chopped Leaf Canada use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates The Chopped Leaf Canada cooks with no deep fryer in-store — canola oil is the first or second ingredient in nearly every dressing and sauce (Goddess, Greek Vinaigrette, Evil Peanut, Pesto, Chipotle Lime Citrus, Tzatziki, Buffalo, BBQ); Caesar/Ranch/Chipotle Ranch are mayonnaise-based (canola or soybean); pita chips fried in canola; tortillas made with palm oil + expeller-pressed canola; falafel fried in canola/sunflower; Chopped Balsamic uses 100% olive/pomace oil and the rice and quinoa are cooked with olive oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is The Chopped Leaf Canada seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates The Chopped Leaf Canada cooks with no deep fryer in-store — canola oil is the first or second ingredient in nearly every dressing and sauce (Goddess, Greek Vinaigrette, Evil Peanut, Pesto, Chipotle Lime Citrus, Tzatziki, Buffalo, BBQ); Caesar/Ranch/Chipotle Ranch are mayonnaise-based (canola or soybean); pita chips fried in canola; tortillas made with palm oil + expeller-pressed canola; falafel fried in canola/sunflower; Chopped Balsamic uses 100% olive/pomace oil and the rice and quinoa are cooked with olive oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at The Chopped Leaf Canada?
Roasted Chicken Noodle Soup is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Chopped Leaf Canada, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at The Chopped Leaf Canada?
Cobb Bowl is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Chopped Leaf Canada, at an estimated 13.0g 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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