The Keg Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, The Keg Canada cooks with: Canola oil (fryer - calamari, onion rings, cauliflower, nachos, fried chicken); butter-based sauces (bearnaise, garlic confit) for grilled steaks. Across the 37 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Safest Orders at The Keg 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: Top Sirloin (8 oz) + Garlic Mashed Potatoes, 4.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| French Onion Soup | 2.0g |
| Lobster Bisque | 2.0g |
| Top Sirloin (8 oz) | 2.0g |
| Creme Brulee | 2.0g |
| Prime Rib (10 oz) | 3.0g |
What to Avoid at The Keg Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Crab Cakes | 12.0g |
| Keg Burger | 12.0g |
| Loaded Nachos | 12.0g |
| Fish & Chips | 12.0g |
| 3 Pepper Wings | 11.0g |
Frequently asked
Does The Keg Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, The Keg Canada cooks with: Canola oil (fryer - calamari, onion rings, cauliflower, nachos, fried chicken); butter-based sauces (bearnaise, garlic confit) for grilled steaks. Across the 37 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does The Keg Canada cook with?
Our research indicates: Canola oil (fryer - calamari, onion rings, cauliflower, nachos, fried chicken); butter-based sauces (bearnaise, garlic confit) for grilled steaks. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does The Keg Canada use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates The Keg Canada cooks with Canola oil (fryer - calamari, onion rings, cauliflower, nachos, fried chicken); butter-based sauces (bearnaise, garlic confit) for grilled steaks, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is The Keg Canada seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates The Keg Canada cooks with Canola oil (fryer - calamari, onion rings, cauliflower, nachos, fried chicken); butter-based sauces (bearnaise, garlic confit) for grilled steaks, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at The Keg Canada?
French Onion Soup is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Keg Canada, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at The Keg Canada?
Crab Cakes is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Keg Canada, at an estimated 12.0g 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 The Keg 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.