La Madeleine Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, La Madeleine cooks with: Butter (pastry/bakery); soybean oil (dressings, soups). Across the 68 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low 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 |
|---|---|
| Cafe au Lait | 1.0g |
| Tomato Basil Soup (Cup) | 1.0g |
| Fresh Baguette | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Mousse | 2.0g |
| Strawberry Crepe | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at La Madeleine
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Salade Nicoise | 10.0g |
| Tuna Salad Sandwich | 9.0g |
| Caesar Salad | 8.0g |
| Salmon en Papillote | 7.0g |
| Croque Monsieur | 6.0g |
Every La Madeleine item, ranked
All 68 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 |
| Cafe au Lait | 1.0g |
| Tomato Basil Soup (Cup) | 1.0g |
| Cappuccino | 1.0g |
| Latte | 1.0g |
| Hot Chocolate | 1.0g |
| Fresh Baguette | 1.0g |
| Butter Croissant | 2.0g |
| Chocolate Mousse | 2.0g |
| Strawberry Crepe | 2.0g |
| Brioche Loaf | 2.0g |
| Cream of Mushroom Soup | 2.0g |
| Strawberry Romanoff | 2.0g |
| Creme Brulee | 2.0g |
| Tomato Basil Soup (Bowl) | 2.0g |
| French Toast | 3.0g |
| Tomato Basil Soup | 3.0g |
| French Onion Soup | 3.0g |
| Roasted Potatoes | 3.0g |
| Fruit Tart | 3.0g |
| Garden Salad | 3.0g |
| Plain Croissant | 3.0g |
| Smoked Salmon Crepe | 3.0g |
| Kids Pasta | 3.0g |
| Madeleine Cookies (4-pack) | 3.0g |
| Almond Croissant | 4.0g |
| Quiche Lorraine | 4.0g |
| Quiche Florentine | 4.0g |
| Chicken Noodle Soup | 4.0g |
| Spinach Quiche (Breakfast) | 4.0g |
| Chicken Rotisserie | 4.0g |
| Pasta Provencale | 4.0g |
| Crepe Suzette | 4.0g |
| Chocolate Fondant | 4.0g |
| Roasted Veggie Sandwich | 4.0g |
| Eclair | 4.0g |
| Strawberry Fields Salad | 4.0g |
| Caprese Sandwich | 4.0g |
| Sunrise Crepe | 4.0g |
| Ham & Cheese Croissant | 4.0g |
| Cinnamon Roll | 4.0g |
| Kids Sandwich | 4.0g |
| Pain au Chocolat | 4.0g |
| Green Beans Almondine | 5.0g |
| Macaroni & Cheese | 5.0g |
| Rotisserie Chicken Plate | 5.0g |
| Savory Chicken Crepe | 5.0g |
| Tomato Basil Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Quiche Lorraine (Entree) | 5.0g |
| Cranberry & Pecan Wild Field Salad | 5.0g |
| Spinach & Mushroom Quiche (Entree) | 5.0g |
| Savory Ham & Cheese Crepe | 5.0g |
| Salmon Entree | 5.0g |
| Napoleon | 5.0g |
| Ham & Brie Sandwich | 5.0g |
| French Dip au Caramelized Onions | 5.0g |
| Croque Monsieur | 6.0g |
| Turkey Mozzarella Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Chicken Pesto Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Croque Madame | 6.0g |
| Soup & Salad Combo | 6.0g |
| Quiche & Soup Combo | 6.0g |
| Chicken Caesar Salad | 6.0g |
| Salmon en Papillote | 7.0g |
| Caesar Salad | 8.0g |
| Tuna Salad Sandwich | 9.0g |
| Salade Nicoise | 10.0g |
Frequently asked
Does La Madeleine use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, La Madeleine cooks with: Butter (pastry/bakery); soybean oil (dressings, soups). Across the 68 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low 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 (pastry/bakery); soybean oil (dressings, soups), 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?
Cafe au Lait is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at La Madeleine, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at La Madeleine?
Salade Nicoise is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at La Madeleine, at an estimated 10.0g 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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