The Old Spaghetti Factory Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, The Old Spaghetti Factory Canada cooks with: canola oil (fryer items); butter used in the signature Browned Butter & Mizithra dish — no official published fryer-oil statement found; canola assumed as the Canadian family-dining default. Across the 29 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at The Old Spaghetti Factory 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: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce + Coffee, 1.1g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Minestrone Soup | 0.0g |
| Clam Chowder | 0.8g |
| Sautéed Mushrooms | 0.8g |
| Spaghetti with Meat Sauce | 1.1g |
| Spaghetti with Meatballs | 2.1g |
What to Avoid at The Old Spaghetti Factory Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Caesar Salad (Entree) | 26.4g |
| Chicken Parmigiana with Fries | 15.6g |
| Spinach Salad (Entree) | 13.1g |
| Caesar Salad (Side) | 12.1g |
| Fried Zucchini Appetizer | 12.0g |
Every The Old Spaghetti Factory Canada item, ranked
All 29 items we have for The Old Spaghetti Factory Canada, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Coffee | 0.0g |
| Minestrone Soup | 0.0g |
| Spumoni Ice Cream | 0.3g |
| Clam Chowder | 0.8g |
| Sautéed Mushrooms | 0.8g |
| Kids Spaghetti with Meat Sauce | 0.8g |
| Spaghetti with Meat Sauce | 1.1g |
| Sourdough Bread with Whipped Butter | 2.0g |
| Spaghetti with Meatballs | 2.1g |
| Fettuccine Alfredo | 2.3g |
| Manicotti | 2.3g |
| Lasagna | 2.6g |
| Spaghetti with Browned Butter & Mizithra Cheese | 2.7g |
| The Ultimate Cheesecake | 3.0g |
| Mud Pie | 3.0g |
| Garlic Bread | 4.0g |
| Bruschetta Appetizer | 4.0g |
| Spaghetti with Clam Sauce | 6.0g |
| Spinach Tortellini | 6.0g |
| Mostaccioli with Meat Sauce | 6.0g |
| Cheese Ravioli | 6.0g |
| Spinach Salad (Side) | 6.0g |
| Chicken Parmigiana with Spaghetti Marinara | 7.1g |
| Sicilian Chicken | 8.0g |
| Fried Zucchini Appetizer | 12.0g |
| Caesar Salad (Side) | 12.1g |
| Spinach Salad (Entree) | 13.1g |
| Chicken Parmigiana with Fries | 15.6g |
| Caesar Salad (Entree) | 26.4g |
Frequently asked
Does The Old Spaghetti Factory Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, The Old Spaghetti Factory Canada cooks with: canola oil (fryer items); butter used in the signature Browned Butter & Mizithra dish — no official published fryer-oil statement found; canola assumed as the Canadian family-dining default. Across the 29 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does The Old Spaghetti Factory Canada cook with?
Our research indicates: canola oil (fryer items); butter used in the signature Browned Butter & Mizithra dish — no official published fryer-oil statement found; canola assumed as the Canadian family-dining default. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does The Old Spaghetti Factory Canada use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates The Old Spaghetti Factory Canada cooks with canola oil (fryer items); butter used in the signature Browned Butter & Mizithra dish — no official published fryer-oil statement found; canola assumed as the Canadian family-dining default, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is The Old Spaghetti Factory Canada seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates The Old Spaghetti Factory Canada cooks with canola oil (fryer items); butter used in the signature Browned Butter & Mizithra dish — no official published fryer-oil statement found; canola assumed as the Canadian family-dining default, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at The Old Spaghetti Factory Canada?
Minestrone Soup is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Old Spaghetti Factory Canada, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at The Old Spaghetti Factory Canada?
Caesar Salad (Entree) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Old Spaghetti Factory Canada, at an estimated 26.4g 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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