The Old Spaghetti Factory Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, The Old Spaghetti Factory Canada cooks with: canola oil (estimated). Across the 79 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
Eating at The Old Spaghetti Factory Canada soon? Build your order in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderAsk The Old Spaghetti Factory Canada to drop seed oils
Be the first to ask. The running total is public, so every tap adds real pressure.
One tap, anonymous, no signup. We keep each chain's total public so the demand is impossible to ignore.
Safest Orders at The Old Spaghetti Factory 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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Crisp Green Salad | 0.0g |
| Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce | 0.5g |
| Spaghetti with Spicy Meat Sauce | 0.8g |
| Spaghetti with Meat Sauce | 1.1g |
| Pot-Pourri Spaghetti with Meat, Mizithra Cheese and Marinara Sauce | 1.2g |
Build your The Old Spaghetti Factory Canada order
Pick your meal, sides, sauces and drink in the app and see your seed oil total before you order. It logs to your day in one tap. Free on iPhone and Android.
Build my orderWhat to Avoid at The Old Spaghetti Factory Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Parmesan Sweet Potato Fries | 40.2g |
| Baby Back Ribs with Fries | 32.4g |
| Caesar Salad (Entree with Grilled Chicken) | 28.8g |
| Steamed Mussels | 28.4g |
| Bam Bam Shrimp | 28.1g |
Every The Old Spaghetti Factory Canada item, ranked
All 79 items we have for The Old Spaghetti Factory Canada, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Minestrone Soup | 0.0g |
| Coffee | 0.0g |
| Crisp Green Salad | 0.0g |
| Spumoni Ice Cream | 0.3g |
| Kids Cheese Pizza | 0.4g |
| Kids Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce | 0.4g |
| Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce | 0.5g |
| Sautéed Mushrooms | 0.8g |
| Clam Chowder | 0.8g |
| Kids Spaghetti with Meat Sauce | 0.8g |
| Spaghetti with Spicy Meat Sauce | 0.8g |
| Kids Pepperoni Pizza | 0.8g |
| Baked French Onion Soup | 0.8g |
| Spaghetti with Meat Sauce | 1.1g |
| Kids Tortellini with Marinara Sauce | 1.1g |
| Pot-Pourri Spaghetti with Meat, Mizithra Cheese and Marinara Sauce | 1.2g |
| Kids Spaghetti and Meatballs | 1.3g |
| Lunch Size Manicotti | 1.4g |
| Kids Tortellini with Alfredo Sauce | 1.6g |
| New York Steak with Spaghetti Marinara | 1.7g |
| Lunch Size Lasagna | 1.7g |
| Seafood Fettuccine Alfredo | 1.8g |
| Sourdough Bread with Whipped Butter | 2.0g |
| Spaghetti with Meatballs | 2.1g |
| Fettuccine Alfredo | 2.3g |
| Manicotti | 2.3g |
| Calabrian Chili Garlic Prawns | 2.5g |
| Mushroom Alfredo Spaghetti | 2.5g |
| Lasagna | 2.6g |
| Spaghetti with Browned Butter & Mizithra Cheese | 2.7g |
| Tortellini Pomodoro | 2.9g |
| Mud Pie | 3.0g |
| The Ultimate Cheesecake | 3.0g |
| Bruschetta Appetizer | 4.0g |
| Garlic Bread | 4.0g |
| Penne with Chicken | 4.2g |
| Linguine with Clams | 4.6g |
| Seafood Linguine Marinara | 4.6g |
| Kids Chicken Tenders & Fries | 4.7g |
| Crispy Mozzarella Triangles | 5.0g |
| Spaghetti with Clam Sauce | 6.0g |
| Cheese Ravioli | 6.0g |
| Spinach Tortellini | 6.0g |
| Mostaccioli with Meat Sauce | 6.0g |
| Spinach Salad (Side) | 6.0g |
| Pesto Linguine | 6.6g |
| Chicken Parmigiana with Spaghetti Marinara | 7.1g |
| Tiramisu | 7.6g |
| Chicken Tenders & Fries | 7.9g |
| Sicilian Chicken | 8.0g |
| Braised Beef Dip au Jus | 8.8g |
| Calamari Fritti | 9.4g |
| New York Steak Sandwich | 9.9g |
| Garlic Cheese Toast | 10.5g |
| New York Steak with Fries | 11.3g |
| Chicken Tenders Appetizer | 11.3g |
| Fried Zucchini Appetizer | 12.0g |
| Caesar Salad (Side) | 12.1g |
| Diavola Chicken Gnocchi | 12.3g |
| Spinach Salad (Entree) | 13.1g |
| Chicken Alfredo with Mushroom and Mascarpone Cheese Ravioli | 13.1g |
| Chicken Wings | 13.9g |
| Pesto Linguine with Chicken | 14.4g |
| Chicken Parmigiana with Fries | 15.6g |
| Spinach Salad (Entree with Sauteed Prawns) | 15.7g |
| Spinach Salad (Entree with Grilled Chicken) | 19.8g |
| Spaghetti with IMPOSSIBLE Meatballs | 20.0g |
| Dubai Chocolate Crunch Bar | 21.0g |
| Baby Back Ribs with Spaghetti Marinara | 21.8g |
| Hot and Crispy Chicken Club | 22.1g |
| Chocolate Layer Cake | 25.5g |
| Caesar Salad (Entree) | 26.4g |
| Roasted Garlic Grilled Chicken | 26.4g |
| Caesar Salad (Entree with Sauteed Prawns) | 28.0g |
| Bam Bam Shrimp | 28.1g |
| Steamed Mussels | 28.4g |
| Caesar Salad (Entree with Grilled Chicken) | 28.8g |
| Baby Back Ribs with Fries | 32.4g |
| Parmesan Sweet Potato Fries | 40.2g |
Frequently asked
Does The Old Spaghetti Factory Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, The Old Spaghetti Factory Canada cooks with: canola oil (estimated). Across the 79 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does The Old Spaghetti Factory Canada cook with?
Our research indicates: canola oil (fryer items); butter used in the signature Browned Butter & Mizithra dish — no official published fryer-oil statement found; canola assumed as the Canadian family-dining default. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does The Old Spaghetti Factory Canada use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates The Old Spaghetti Factory Canada cooks with canola oil (estimated), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is The Old Spaghetti Factory Canada seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates The Old Spaghetti Factory Canada cooks with canola oil (estimated), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at The Old Spaghetti Factory Canada?
Crisp Green Salad is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Old Spaghetti Factory Canada, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at The Old Spaghetti Factory Canada?
Parmesan Sweet Potato Fries is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Old Spaghetti Factory Canada, at an estimated 40.2g 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.
Compare other chains
The Captain's Boil · The Chopped Leaf · The Keg · The Works · Tiki Ming · Tim Hortons
See where The Old Spaghetti Factory Canada lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch. Wondering about a specific dish instead? The Is It Seed Oil food guide answers it for 200+ everyday foods, and the distributor oils page covers what independent restaurants fry in.