La Madeleine Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, La Madeleine cooks with: butter. Across the 148 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at La Madeleine
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: Tomato Basil Soup (Bowl) + Hot Tea, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fresh Fruit Salade, Bowl | 0.0g |
| Tomato Basil Soup (Cup) | 1.0g |
| Fresh Baguette | 1.0g |
| French Lentil Soupe, Cup | 1.5g |
| Apple Turnover | 1.8g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at La Madeleine
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chicken Caesar Sandwiche, Whole | 20.5g |
| Chicken Salad Snack Pack | 19.8g |
| Tomato Basil & Pesto Pasta Salade, Bowl | 19.5g |
| Prime Rib Provolone Sandwiche, Whole | 19.2g |
| Chicken Parisien Sandwiche, Whole | 18.9g |
Every La Madeleine item, ranked
All 148 items we have for La Madeleine, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fresh Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Fresh Fruit Salade, Bowl | 0.0g |
| Steamed Broccoli | 0.0g |
| Cold Brew Coffee, Regular | 0.0g |
| Mango Dragon Fruit Refresher, 20 oz | 0.0g |
| Pineapple Strawberry Refresher, 20 oz | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Hibiscus Refresher, 20 oz | 0.0g |
| Chai Tea Latte, Single | 0.1g |
| Brown Butter Toffee Cafe Latte, Single | 0.2g |
| French Madeleine Cafe Latte, Single | 0.2g |
| Pistachio Cafe Latte, Single | 0.2g |
| Cafe Mocha, Single | 0.3g |
| Macaron - Chocolate | 0.4g |
| Macaron - Raspberry | 0.4g |
| Macaron - Vanilla | 0.4g |
| Tarte au Citron - Mini | 0.4g |
| Caramel Macchiato, Single | 0.4g |
| Seasoned Wild Rice | 0.6g |
| Tiramisu | 0.6g |
| Red-Skinned Mashed Potatoes | 0.9g |
| Tomato Basil Soup (Cup) | 1.0g |
| Fresh Baguette | 1.0g |
| Cafe au Lait | 1.0g |
| Cappuccino | 1.0g |
| Latte | 1.0g |
| Hot Chocolate | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Chunk Cookie | 1.2g |
| Lemon Madeleine, 3 Pack | 1.2g |
| Linzer Heart Cookie | 1.3g |
| French Lentil Soupe, Cup | 1.5g |
| Double Chocolate Toffee Cookie | 1.5g |
| Macaron - Pistachio | 1.6g |
| Apple Turnover | 1.8g |
| Dark Cherry & Greek Yogurt Danish | 1.9g |
| Butter Croissant | 2.0g |
| Chocolate Mousse | 2.0g |
| Strawberry Crepe | 2.0g |
| Tomato Basil Soup (Bowl) | 2.0g |
| Cream of Mushroom Soup | 2.0g |
| Brioche Loaf | 2.0g |
| Strawberry Romanoff | 2.0g |
| Creme Brulee | 2.0g |
| Potato Galette | 2.0g |
| Country Potato Soupe, Cup | 2.1g |
| Spinach Feta Bistro Pastry | 2.1g |
| Oatmeal Raisin Pecan Cookie | 2.3g |
| Yogurt Parfait | 2.4g |
| French Lentil Soupe, Bowl | 2.4g |
| Caramel Creme Brulee | 2.4g |
| Petite Field Greens Salade | 2.7g |
| Nutella Croissant Muffin | 2.7g |
| Savory Ham & Cheese Danish | 2.7g |
| Chocolate Tarte, Individual | 2.7g |
| French Toast | 3.0g |
| Tomato Basil Soup | 3.0g |
| French Onion Soup | 3.0g |
| Roasted Potatoes | 3.0g |
| Plain Croissant | 3.0g |
| Smoked Salmon Crepe | 3.0g |
| Garden Salad | 3.0g |
| Kids Pasta | 3.0g |
| Madeleine Cookies (4-pack) | 3.0g |
| Fruit Tart | 3.0g |
| Strawberry Chantilly Cake Slice | 3.3g |
| Lemon Madeleine Muffin | 3.5g |
| Bacon Bon Bon | 3.6g |
| Kids Cheese Pizza | 3.7g |
| Country Potato Soupe, Bowl | 3.9g |
| Chocolate Almond Croissant | 3.9g |
| Pistachio Croissant Muffin | 3.9g |
| Almond Croissant | 4.0g |
| Quiche Lorraine | 4.0g |
| Quiche Florentine | 4.0g |
| Chicken Noodle Soup | 4.0g |
| Ham & Cheese Croissant | 4.0g |
| Pain au Chocolat | 4.0g |
| Cinnamon Roll | 4.0g |
| Spinach Quiche (Breakfast) | 4.0g |
| Sunrise Crepe | 4.0g |
| Strawberry Fields Salad | 4.0g |
| Roasted Veggie Sandwich | 4.0g |
| Caprese Sandwich | 4.0g |
| Chicken Rotisserie | 4.0g |
| Pasta Provencale | 4.0g |
| Kids Sandwich | 4.0g |
| Eclair | 4.0g |
| Chocolate Fondant | 4.0g |
| Crepe Suzette | 4.0g |
| Coconut Cream Cake | 4.2g |
| Green Beans Almondine | 5.0g |
| Macaroni & Cheese | 5.0g |
| Rotisserie Chicken Plate | 5.0g |
| Cranberry & Pecan Wild Field Salad | 5.0g |
| Tomato Basil Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Ham & Brie Sandwich | 5.0g |
| French Dip au Caramelized Onions | 5.0g |
| Savory Chicken Crepe | 5.0g |
| Savory Ham & Cheese Crepe | 5.0g |
| Quiche Lorraine (Entree) | 5.0g |
| Spinach & Mushroom Quiche (Entree) | 5.0g |
| Salmon Entree | 5.0g |
| Napoleon | 5.0g |
| Fresh Berries French Toast | 5.4g |
| Four Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwiche, Whole | 5.4g |
| Croque Monsieur | 6.0g |
| Turkey Mozzarella Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Chicken Caesar Salad | 6.0g |
| Soup & Salad Combo | 6.0g |
| Chicken Pesto Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Croque Madame | 6.0g |
| Quiche & Soup Combo | 6.0g |
| Petite Bistro Salade | 6.0g |
| Chicken Friand | 6.0g |
| Sacher Torte | 6.0g |
| Espresso Fudge Muffin | 6.0g |
| Salt & Pepper Chips | 6.2g |
| Kids Scrambled Eggs with Bacon | 6.3g |
| Cheesecake Slice | 6.3g |
| Salmon en Papillote | 7.0g |
| 4 Cheese Baked Pasta | 7.2g |
| Caesar Salad | 8.0g |
| American Breakfast | 8.0g |
| Avocado Toast | 8.0g |
| Creamy Pesto Pasta | 8.4g |
| Bran Muffin | 8.7g |
| Tuna Salad Sandwich | 9.0g |
| Egg Crepe Champignon | 9.0g |
| Custom Omelette | 9.1g |
| Country French Breakfast | 9.8g |
| Salade Nicoise | 10.0g |
| Bacon Bon Bon Brioche | 10.2g |
| Tomato Basil & Pesto Pasta Salade, Cup | 10.2g |
| Blueberry Muffin | 10.2g |
| Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta | 10.8g |
| French Toast American Breakfast | 11.9g |
| Chicken Salade Croissant, Whole | 14.0g |
| Protein Bowl | 14.1g |
| Turkey Bistro Sandwiche, Whole | 14.4g |
| Toasted Caprese Sandwiche, Whole | 15.2g |
| Bacon Bon Bon BLT | 15.3g |
| Brioche BLT | 15.3g |
| Bistro Salade | 16.2g |
| Chicken Parisien Sandwiche, Whole | 18.9g |
| Prime Rib Provolone Sandwiche, Whole | 19.2g |
| Tomato Basil & Pesto Pasta Salade, Bowl | 19.5g |
| Chicken Salad Snack Pack | 19.8g |
| Chicken Caesar Sandwiche, Whole | 20.5g |
Frequently asked
Does La Madeleine use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, La Madeleine cooks with: butter. Across the 148 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does La Madeleine cook with?
Our research indicates: Butter (pastry/bakery); soybean oil (dressings, soups). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does La Madeleine use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates La Madeleine cooks with butter, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is La Madeleine seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates La Madeleine cooks with Butter (pastry/bakery); soybean oil (dressings, soups), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at La Madeleine?
Fresh Fruit Salade, Bowl is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at La Madeleine, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at La Madeleine?
Chicken Caesar Sandwiche, Whole is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at La Madeleine, at an estimated 20.5g 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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