Tim Hortons Seed Oil Report Card
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 47 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Tim Hortons
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: Plain Bagel + Nothing else + French Vanilla Coffee (Medium), 1.7g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Old Fashioned Plain Timbit | 0.3g |
| Old Fashioned Glazed Timbit | 0.3g |
| Chocolate Glazed Timbit | 0.3g |
| Iced Capp (Medium) | 1.1g |
| Sour Cream Glazed Timbit | 1.2g |
What to Avoid at Tim Hortons
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 9.0g |
| Sausage Farmer's Breakfast Wrap | 9.0g |
| Fruit Explosion Muffin | 7.0g |
| Chocolate Chip Muffin | 6.9g |
| Bacon Farmer's Breakfast Wrap | 6.9g |
Every Tim Hortons item, ranked
All 47 items we have for Tim Hortons, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| French Vanilla Coffee (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Hot Chocolate (Medium) | 0.1g |
| Honey Dip Timbit | 0.2g |
| Latte (Medium) | 0.3g |
| Old Fashioned Plain Timbit | 0.3g |
| Old Fashioned Glazed Timbit | 0.3g |
| Chocolate Glazed Timbit | 0.3g |
| Vanilla Dip | 0.9g |
| Old Fashioned Glazed Donut | 1.0g |
| Birthday Cake Timbit | 1.0g |
| Iced Capp (Medium) | 1.1g |
| Chocolate Chunk Cookie | 1.2g |
| Sour Cream Glazed Timbit | 1.2g |
| Sour Cream Blueberry Glazed Timbit | 1.2g |
| Iced Cinnamon Cake Timbit | 1.2g |
| Honey Dip | 1.4g |
| Plain Croissant | 1.5g |
| Plain Bagel | 1.7g |
| Apple Fritter | 1.8g |
| Old Fashioned Plain | 2.0g |
| Creamy Chocolate Chill (Medium) | 2.0g |
| Hash Brown | 2.1g |
| Bagel with Cream Cheese | 2.2g |
| Boston Cream | 2.4g |
| Honey Cruller | 2.4g |
| Bacon & Egg Sandwich | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Dip Donut | 3.0g |
| Maple Dip Donut | 3.0g |
| Tea Biscuit | 3.0g |
| Simply Sausage | 3.4g |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich | 3.8g |
| Bacon Bagel B.E.L.T | 3.8g |
| BELT Breakfast Sandwich | 4.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Wrap | 4.0g |
| Blueberry Muffin | 4.0g |
| Cinnamon Bun | 4.0g |
| Sausage & Egg Biscuit | 5.0g |
| Potato Wedges | 5.0g |
| Egg & Cheese Farmer's Breakfast Wrap | 5.2g |
| Grilled Chipotle Chicken Wrap | 5.6g |
| Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap | 6.0g |
| Sausage, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich | 6.1g |
| Chocolate Chip Muffin | 6.9g |
| Bacon Farmer's Breakfast Wrap | 6.9g |
| Fruit Explosion Muffin | 7.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 9.0g |
| Sausage Farmer's Breakfast Wrap | 9.0g |
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 47 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low 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.
Does Tim Hortons use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates 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., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Tim Hortons seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates 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., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Tim Hortons?
Old Fashioned Plain Timbit is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Tim Hortons, at an estimated 0.3g 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. 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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