Valentine Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Valentine Canada cooks with: Canola oil in the deep fryers (fresh-cut never-frozen fries, poutine, onion rings, pogos, chicken strips). Confirmed by the official nutrition table: fries carry only 8-9% of their total fat as saturated (Regular Fries 29 g fat / 2.5 g sat, Large 65 g / 6 g, Extra Large 96 g / 8 g), which matches canola (~7% sat) and rules out soybean (~15% sat), palm or shortening. Steamed hot dogs and flat-top burgers are not fried, so they stay low; mayo-based club sandwiches and guedilles carry canola/soybean PUFA.. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
Safest Orders at Valentine 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: All-Dressed Steamed Hot Dog + Pogo + Brisk Iced Tea, 6.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| All-Dressed Steamed Hot Dog | 2.0g |
| Michigan Hot Dog | 2.0g |
| Classic Hamburger | 2.0g |
| Cheeseburger | 2.0g |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at Valentine Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Club Sandwich with Fries & Drink | 27.0g |
| Smoked Meat Club & Fries | 23.0g |
| Large Fries | 20.0g |
| Large Quebec's Famous Poutine | 19.0g |
| Breakfast Club | 15.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Valentine Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Valentine Canada cooks with: Canola oil in the deep fryers (fresh-cut never-frozen fries, poutine, onion rings, pogos, chicken strips). Confirmed by the official nutrition table: fries carry only 8-9% of their total fat as saturated (Regular Fries 29 g fat / 2.5 g sat, Large 65 g / 6 g, Extra Large 96 g / 8 g), which matches canola (~7% sat) and rules out soybean (~15% sat), palm or shortening. Steamed hot dogs and flat-top burgers are not fried, so they stay low; mayo-based club sandwiches and guedilles carry canola/soybean PUFA.. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Valentine Canada cook with?
Our research indicates: Canola oil in the deep fryers (fresh-cut never-frozen fries, poutine, onion rings, pogos, chicken strips). Confirmed by the official nutrition table: fries carry only 8-9% of their total fat as saturated (Regular Fries 29 g fat / 2.5 g sat, Large 65 g / 6 g, Extra Large 96 g / 8 g), which matches canola (~7% sat) and rules out soybean (~15% sat), palm or shortening. Steamed hot dogs and flat-top burgers are not fried, so they stay low; mayo-based club sandwiches and guedilles carry canola/soybean PUFA.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Valentine Canada use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Valentine Canada cooks with Canola oil in the deep fryers (fresh-cut never-frozen fries, poutine, onion rings, pogos, chicken strips). Confirmed by the official nutrition table: fries carry only 8-9% of their total fat as saturated (Regular Fries 29 g fat / 2.5 g sat, Large 65 g / 6 g, Extra Large 96 g / 8 g), which matches canola (~7% sat) and rules out soybean (~15% sat), palm or shortening. Steamed hot dogs and flat-top burgers are not fried, so they stay low; mayo-based club sandwiches and guedilles carry canola/soybean PUFA., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Valentine Canada seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Valentine Canada cooks with Canola oil in the deep fryers (fresh-cut never-frozen fries, poutine, onion rings, pogos, chicken strips). Confirmed by the official nutrition table: fries carry only 8-9% of their total fat as saturated (Regular Fries 29 g fat / 2.5 g sat, Large 65 g / 6 g, Extra Large 96 g / 8 g), which matches canola (~7% sat) and rules out soybean (~15% sat), palm or shortening. Steamed hot dogs and flat-top burgers are not fried, so they stay low; mayo-based club sandwiches and guedilles carry canola/soybean PUFA., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Valentine Canada?
All-Dressed Steamed Hot Dog is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Valentine Canada, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Valentine Canada?
Club Sandwich with Fries & Drink is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Valentine Canada, at an estimated 27.0g 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 Valentine 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.