Symposium Cafe Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Symposium Cafe Canada cooks with: canola oil. Across the 36 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Symposium Cafe 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: Fettuccine Alfredo + Coffee, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fettuccine Alfredo | 3.0g |
| French Toast | 4.0g |
| Belgian Waffle | 4.0g |
| New York Steak | 4.0g |
| BBQ Ribs | 4.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Symposium Cafe Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chicken Wings | 12.0g |
| Dusted Calamari | 12.0g |
| Haddock & Chips | 12.0g |
| Golden Battered Fish & Chips | 12.0g |
| Sauced Chicken Tenders | 11.0g |
Every Symposium Cafe Canada item, ranked
All 36 items we have for Symposium Cafe Canada, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Coffee | 0.0g |
| Milkshake | 2.0g |
| Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup | 3.0g |
| Fettuccine Alfredo | 3.0g |
| French Toast | 4.0g |
| Belgian Waffle | 4.0g |
| New York Steak | 4.0g |
| BBQ Ribs | 4.0g |
| Symposium Breakfast | 5.0g |
| Classic Eggs Benedict | 5.0g |
| Cheese Omelette | 5.0g |
| Warm Spinach Dip | 5.0g |
| BLT Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Wagyu Beef Pot Stickers | 6.0g |
| BBQ Chicken Cobb Salad | 6.0g |
| Caesar Salad | 6.0g |
| New York Strip & Swiss | 6.0g |
| Beyond Meat Burger | 6.0g |
| Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl | 6.0g |
| Philly Flatbread | 7.0g |
| Symposium Burger | 7.0g |
| Zesty Chicken Quesadilla | 8.0g |
| Philly Cheese Steak | 8.0g |
| Chicken Parmesan Sandwich | 8.0g |
| Mushroom Double Swiss Burger | 8.0g |
| Double Cheddar Burger | 8.0g |
| Chicken Parmesan Dinner | 8.0g |
| Fish Sandwich | 10.0g |
| Poutine Fries | 10.0g |
| French Fries | 10.0g |
| Onion Rings | 10.0g |
| Sauced Chicken Tenders | 11.0g |
| Chicken Wings | 12.0g |
| Dusted Calamari | 12.0g |
| Haddock & Chips | 12.0g |
| Golden Battered Fish & Chips | 12.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Symposium Cafe Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Symposium Cafe Canada cooks with: canola oil. Across the 36 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Symposium Cafe Canada cook with?
Our research indicates: canola (fryer: fries, calamari, chicken tenders). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Symposium Cafe Canada use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Symposium Cafe Canada cooks with canola oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Symposium Cafe Canada seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Symposium Cafe Canada cooks with canola oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Symposium Cafe Canada?
New York Steak is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Symposium Cafe Canada, at an estimated 4.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Symposium Cafe Canada?
Chicken Wings is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Symposium Cafe Canada, at an estimated 12.0g 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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