Tim Hortons Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Old Fashioned Glazed Donut | 1.0g PUFA |
| Plain Bagel | 1.0g PUFA |
| Latte with Whole Milk (Medium) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Hot Chocolate (Medium) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Bagel with Cream Cheese | 2.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 9.0g PUFA |
| Chocolate Chip Muffin | 8.0g PUFA |
| Farmer's Breakfast Wrap | 8.0g PUFA |
| Sausage Breakfast Biscuit | 7.0g PUFA |
| Fruit Explosion Muffin | 7.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Tim Hortons use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Tim Hortons cooks with: Donuts and Timbits fried in palm/modified-palm shortening (low PUFA); soybean/canola oil in muffins, wraps, potato sides, and crispy chicken.. Across the 41 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Tim Hortons cook with?
Our research indicates: Donuts and Timbits fried in palm/modified-palm shortening (low PUFA); soybean/canola oil in muffins, wraps, potato sides, and crispy chicken.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Tim Hortons?
Old Fashioned Glazed Donut is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Tim Hortons, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Tim Hortons?
Crispy Chicken Sandwich is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Tim Hortons, at an estimated 9.0g 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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