Wendy's Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Wendy's Canada cooks with: canola/soybean/cottonseed vegetable oil blend (fries); canola oil in the pressure fryer (chicken). Across the 31 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Wendy's 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: Grilled Chicken Sandwich + Baked Potato (Plain) + Brewed Coffee, 4.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Baked Potato (Plain) | 0.0g |
| Sour Cream & Chive Baked Potato | 1.0g |
| Chili (Small) | 3.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 4.0g |
| Jr. Hamburger | 4.0g |
What to Avoid at Wendy's Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Dave's Triple | 15.0g |
| Chicken Nuggets (10 pc) | 13.0g |
| Baconator | 12.0g |
| Dave's Double | 11.0g |
| Natural-Cut Fries (Large) | 11.0g |
Every Wendy's Canada item, ranked
All 31 items we have for Wendy's Canada, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Brewed Coffee | 0.0g |
| Baked Potato (Plain) | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola | 0.0g |
| Sour Cream & Chive Baked Potato | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Frosty Float | 1.0g |
| Frosty-ccino | 1.0g |
| Vanilla Frosty (Small) | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Frosty (Small) | 1.0g |
| Frosty Cookie Sundae | 2.0g |
| Chili (Small) | 3.0g |
| Caesar Side Salad | 3.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 4.0g |
| Jr. Hamburger | 4.0g |
| Apple Pecan Chicken Salad | 4.0g |
| Jr. Cheeseburger | 5.0g |
| Taco Salad | 5.0g |
| Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger | 6.0g |
| Natural-Cut Fries (Small) | 6.0g |
| Sausage Biscuit | 6.0g |
| Dave's Single | 7.0g |
| Breakfast Baconator | 8.0g |
| Chicken Nuggets (6 pc) | 8.0g |
| Natural-Cut Fries (Medium) | 9.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 9.0g |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | 9.0g |
| Asiago Ranch Chicken Club | 9.0g |
| Dave's Double | 11.0g |
| Natural-Cut Fries (Large) | 11.0g |
| Baconator | 12.0g |
| Chicken Nuggets (10 pc) | 13.0g |
| Dave's Triple | 15.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Wendy's Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Wendy's Canada cooks with: canola/soybean/cottonseed vegetable oil blend (fries); canola oil in the pressure fryer (chicken). Across the 31 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Wendy's Canada cook with?
Our research indicates: canola/soybean/cottonseed vegetable oil blend (fries); canola oil in the pressure fryer (chicken). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Wendy's Canada use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Wendy's Canada cooks with canola/soybean/cottonseed vegetable oil blend (fries); canola oil in the pressure fryer (chicken), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Wendy's Canada seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Wendy's Canada cooks with canola/soybean/cottonseed vegetable oil blend (fries); canola oil in the pressure fryer (chicken), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Wendy's Canada?
Baked Potato (Plain) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Wendy's Canada, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Wendy's Canada?
Dave's Triple is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Wendy's Canada, at an estimated 15.0g 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. 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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