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Taco Bell Canada Seed Oil Report Card

GradeB
Avg PUFA/item5.9g
Items analyzed112
Cooking oilcanola
From the chain100%

Based on our menu research, Taco Bell Canada cooks with: canola oil. Across the 112 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).

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Safest Orders at Taco Bell 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: Cheesy Roll Up + Aquafina Bottled Water, 1.3g total

ItemPUFA
Cheesy Roll Up1.3g
Soft Taco1.6g
Bean Soft Taco Supreme1.6g
Bean Soft Taco1.8g
Crunchy Taco2.0g

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What to Avoid at Taco Bell Canada

ItemPUFA
Grande Nachos - Veggie32.4g
Double Dipping Burritos - Beef21.0g
Double Dipping Burritos - Chicken20.6g
Double Dipping Burritos - Black Bean19.8g
Double Dipping Burritos - Steak19.1g

Around the world: Taco Bell

We have Taco Bell in 13 countries. Here is what it cooks with in each one, and how the same menu items compare.

CountryCooks withNacho FriesCinnamon TwistsNachos SupremeBurrito SupremeCaramel Apple EmpanadaCheese Quesadilla
Canada (this page)canola oil4.0g2.2g4.2g3.6g2.9g5.6g
U.S.canola oil5.4g1.4gn/a3.3g2.7g5.7g
Australiacanola oiln/a6.0gn/a8.0gn/an/a
FinlandNot disclosedn/an/a22.7gn/a1.2g6.9g
Germanyvegetable oiln/an/an/an/an/an/a
GuatemalaNot disclosedn/a3.0g8.0g3.5gn/an/a
Indiavegetable oiln/an/an/an/an/an/a
Irelandvegetable oiln/a4.6gn/an/a7.0g5.8g
New ZealandNot disclosedn/a2.8gn/an/an/a6.0g
PanamaNot disclosedn/an/a8.0g3.5gn/an/a
Puerto RicoNot disclosedn/an/a8.0g3.5gn/an/a
SpainNot disclosedn/an/a13.0gn/a4.0gn/a
UKNot disclosedn/a4.6gn/an/a7.0g4.0g

Items are matched by name, so portions and recipes can differ between countries. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item. Oil notes are as each country's chain discloses them.

Every Taco Bell Canada item, ranked

All 112 items we have for Taco Bell Canada, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.

ItemPUFA
Aquafina Bottled Water0.0g
Mountain Dew Baja Blast (20 oz)0.0g
Pepsi (20 oz)0.0g
Pepsi (32 oz)0.0g
Diet Pepsi (20 oz)0.0g
Diet Pepsi (32 oz)0.0g
Mountain Dew Baja Blast (32 oz)0.0g
Mountain Dew (20 oz)0.0g
Dr Pepper (32 oz)0.0g
Brisk Iced Tea (32 oz)0.0g
7Up (32 oz)0.0g
Brisk Iced Tea (20 oz)0.0g
Dr Pepper (20 oz)0.0g
7Up (20 oz)0.0g
Mountain Dew (32 oz)0.0g
Dragonfruit Lemonade Freeze0.0g
Mtn Dew Baja Blast Midnight (20 oz)0.0g
Mtn Dew Baja Blast Midnight (32 oz)0.0g
Pink Lemonade Baja Blast (16 oz)0.0g
Pink Lemonade Baja Blast (20 oz)0.0g
Pink Lemonade Baja Blast (30 oz)0.0g
Pink Lemonade Baja Blast Freeze (16 oz)0.0g
Pink Lemonade Baja Blast Freeze (20 oz)0.0g
Sour Cream0.2g
Guacamole1.0g
Milk Bar Birthday Cake Empanada1.1g
Cheesy Roll Up1.3g
Black Beans and Rice1.4g
Soft Taco1.6g
Bean Soft Taco Supreme1.6g
Bean Soft Taco1.8g
Crunchy Taco2.0g
Soft Taco Supreme2.0g
Pintos n Cheese2.0g
Churro2.0g
Meximelt2.1g
Cinnamon Twists2.2g
Nacho Cheese Sauce2.3g
Bean Crunchy Taco2.5g
Spicy Potato Soft Taco2.5g
Doritos Locos Taco Supreme2.7g
Doritos Locos Taco2.8g
Chips & Guacamole2.8g
Caramel Apple Empanada2.9g
Bean Crunchy Taco Supreme2.9g
Enchirito2.9g
Crunchy Taco Supreme3.3g
Burrito Supreme3.6g
Chili Cheese Burrito3.6g
Cinnabon Delights (2pc)3.8g
Bean Burrito3.9g
Nacho Fries4.0g
Nachos Supreme4.2g
Chips and Nacho Cheese Sauce4.4g
Slow-Roasted Cantina Chicken Soft Taco4.5g
Chips & Nachos Supreme Dip4.6g
Chili Cheese Nacho Fries4.6g
Butter Chicken Quesadilla4.6g
Nacho Fries Supreme4.8g
Bean Nacho Fries Supreme4.9g
Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes5.0g
Chalupa Supreme5.4g
Black Bean Chalupa Supreme5.4g
Beefy 5-Layer Burrito5.5g
3 Cheese Chicken Flatbread5.5g
Cheese Quesadilla5.6g
Beefy Potato Loaded Griller5.9g
Power Menu Bowl6.0g
Steak Quesadilla6.0g
Black Bean 7-Layer Burrito6.3g
Slow-Roasted Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco6.3g
Chicken Quesadilla6.8g
Beefy Crunch Burrito7.0g
Triple Layer Nachos7.0g
Double Stacked Taco7.9g
Crispy Chicken Nuggets (6pc)8.0g
Avocado Ranch Chicken Stacker8.2g
Slow-Roasted Cantina Chicken Quesadilla8.4g
Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito8.6g
Chicken Crunchadilla8.6g
Diablo Maple Crispy Chicken Crunchwrap8.6g
Butter Chicken Chalupa8.6g
Crunchwrap Supreme8.7g
Bean Cheesy Gordita Crunch8.7g
Black Bean Crunchwrap Supreme8.7g
Cinnabon Delights (4pc)8.7g
Mexican Pizza9.0g
Beef Burrito9.0g
Veggie Bowl9.4g
Diablo Maple Crispy Chicken (3 Piece)9.4g
Cheesy Gordita Crunch9.9g
Doritos Cheesy Gordita Crunch9.9g
Nachos BellGrande10.0g
Loaded Taco Burrito10.2g
Loaded Taco Burrito - Veggie10.9g
Slow-Roasted Cantina Chicken Bowl11.3g
Quesarito11.4g
Double Beef Loaded Taco Burrito12.1g
Black Bean Grilled Cheesy Burrito12.6g
Steak Grilled Cheesy Burrito13.4g
Diablo Maple Syrup Chicken Nacho Fries13.6g
Grilled Cheese Nacho Fries14.1g
Slow-Roasted Cantina Chicken Burrito14.4g
Steak & Cheddar Crisps Nacho Fries15.9g
Steak Cheddar Crispies Nacho Fries15.9g
Grande Nachos16.4g
Crispy Chicken Crunchwrap18.7g
Double Dipping Burritos - Steak19.1g
Double Dipping Burritos - Black Bean19.8g
Double Dipping Burritos - Chicken20.6g
Double Dipping Burritos - Beef21.0g
Grande Nachos - Veggie32.4g

Frequently asked

Does Taco Bell Canada use seed oils?

Based on our menu research, Taco Bell Canada cooks with: canola oil. Across the 112 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).

What oil does Taco Bell Canada cook with?

Our research indicates: canola (zero-trans-fat canola frying oil for shells, chalupas, chips, and fries, per Taco Bell Canada's own nutrition disclosure). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.

Does Taco Bell Canada use beef tallow?

No. Our research indicates Taco Bell Canada cooks with canola oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.

Is Taco Bell Canada seed oil free?

No. Our research indicates Taco Bell 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 Taco Bell Canada?

Soft Taco is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Taco Bell Canada, at an estimated 1.6g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.

What should I avoid at Taco Bell Canada?

Grande Nachos - Veggie is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Taco Bell Canada, at an estimated 32.4g 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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