The Broken Yolk Cafe Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, The Broken Yolk Cafe cooks with: The chain states on thebrokenyolkcafe.com/nutritional-info that all eggs are cooked in coconut oil and griddle items in vegan butter; the fryer oil is still unnamed by the chain.. Across the 129 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at The Broken Yolk Cafe
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: Grilled Cheese Sandwich + Fresh Fruit + Iced Tea, 1.3g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fresh Fruit | 0.0g |
| Sour Cream | 0.3g |
| Avocado Slices | 0.6g |
| BYC Bloody Mary | 0.8g |
| Cottage Cheese | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at The Broken Yolk Cafe
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chilaquiles Bowl | 33.2g |
| Chilaquiles | 32.0g |
| Cali Breakfast Burrito | 30.4g |
| Wild West Burger | 28.9g |
| Good Morning Burger | 26.4g |
Every The Broken Yolk Cafe item, ranked
All 129 items we have for The Broken Yolk Cafe, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fruit Cup | 0.0g |
| Fresh Fruit | 0.0g |
| Mimosa | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Espresso | 0.0g |
| Cold Brew | 0.0g |
| Salsa Fresca | 0.0g |
| Cappuccino | 0.1g |
| Chai Tea Latte | 0.1g |
| Caffe Latte | 0.2g |
| Strawberry Banana Smoothie | 0.2g |
| Blueberry Banana Smoothie | 0.2g |
| Matcha Green Tea Latte | 0.3g |
| Sour Cream | 0.3g |
| Messy Caramel Latte | 0.5g |
| Mocha Latte | 0.5g |
| Guacamole | 0.5g |
| Avocado Slices | 0.6g |
| Toast | 0.6g |
| BYC Bloody Mary | 0.8g |
| Cottage Cheese | 1.0g |
| Berry Yogurt Parfait | 1.0g |
| Homefries | 1.0g |
| Grilled Cheese Sandwich | 1.3g |
| Hollandaise Sauce | 1.3g |
| Chicken Tortilla Soup | 1.9g |
| Bacon | 2.5g |
| American Breakfast | 2.8g |
| Side Salad | 3.0g |
| Cole Slaw | 3.0g |
| Chips & Salsa | 3.0g |
| Hash Browns | 3.2g |
| Belgian Waffle | 3.2g |
| Feta Avocado Toast | 3.3g |
| House Salad | 3.6g |
| French Toast | 3.7g |
| Wellness Wrap | 3.7g |
| Classic Avocado Toast | 3.8g |
| Steel-Cut Oats | 4.0g |
| Lemon Ricotta Pancakes (Short Stack) | 4.1g |
| Greek Omelet | 4.4g |
| Buttermilk Pancakes (Short Stack) | 4.5g |
| Chocolate Chip Pancakes (Short Stack) | 4.9g |
| Thai Chicken Salad | 5.0g |
| Biscuit | 5.0g |
| Cobb Salad | 5.0g |
| Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast | 5.0g |
| Turkey Wrap | 5.0g |
| Mediterranean Panini | 5.0g |
| New York Steak & Eggs | 5.2g |
| Classic Eggs Benedict | 5.3g |
| Blueberry Pancakes (Short Stack) | 5.3g |
| Golden State Benedict | 5.6g |
| Gluten Free Pancakes (Short Stack) | 5.7g |
| California Benedict | 6.0g |
| Country Benedict | 6.0g |
| Rueben | 6.0g |
| California Chicken Club | 6.0g |
| Chicken Pesto Panini | 6.0g |
| Southwestern Chicken Wrap | 6.0g |
| French Dip | 6.0g |
| The Gaslamp | 6.0g |
| Smoked Salmon Benedict | 6.3g |
| Lemon Ricotta Pancakes (Full Stack) | 6.9g |
| Veggie Omelet | 7.0g |
| Betty's Southern Biscuit & Gravy | 7.0g |
| Patty Melt Down | 7.0g |
| True Blue Burger | 7.0g |
| French Fries | 7.0g |
| Del Mar Burger | 7.0g |
| Sweet Potato Fries | 7.0g |
| Solana Beach Burger | 7.0g |
| Buttermilk Pancakes (Full Stack) | 7.0g |
| Sausage Links | 7.1g |
| Acai Bowl | 7.2g |
| Blueberry Pancakes (Full Stack) | 7.8g |
| Chocolate Chip Pancakes (Full Stack) | 7.9g |
| Denver Omelet | 8.0g |
| Mom Omelet | 8.0g |
| Rancher Omelet | 8.3g |
| Greek Salad | 8.3g |
| Gluten Free Pancakes (Full Stack) | 8.4g |
| No Name Omelet | 8.7g |
| Chipotle Chicken Sandwich | 9.0g |
| Mile High Omelet | 9.2g |
| Very Berry Salad | 9.4g |
| Crispy Chicken Salad | 10.0g |
| Croissant Breakfast Sandwich | 10.6g |
| Machaca | 10.7g |
| Barbeque Ranch Chicken Salad | 11.0g |
| Nutella Crepes | 11.5g |
| Hash Skillet | 12.5g |
| Meat Lovers Omelet | 12.7g |
| Chicken & Waffle Benedict | 12.9g |
| Californian Omelet | 12.9g |
| Southwest Omelet | 13.0g |
| Huevos Rancheros | 13.3g |
| Classic French Toast | 13.5g |
| Tiki Toast | 13.9g |
| Carne Asada Hash | 14.0g |
| Breakfast Burrito | 14.0g |
| Ranchero Skillet | 14.0g |
| Huevos Con Chorizo | 14.9g |
| Country Skillet | 15.2g |
| B.L.T. | 15.7g |
| Churro French Toast | 16.3g |
| Sweet Trio | 16.7g |
| El Fuego Omelet | 17.4g |
| Chicken & Waffles | 18.0g |
| Monte Cristo | 18.0g |
| Club Sandwich | 18.2g |
| Old Reliable Burger | 18.6g |
| Fiesta Burrito | 18.9g |
| Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs | 19.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 19.6g |
| Tuna Melt | 19.6g |
| Meat Lover Skillet | 20.4g |
| Sope Benedict | 21.2g |
| Border Benedict | 21.9g |
| Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad | 24.0g |
| Chicken Caesar Wrap | 24.9g |
| Spicy Vegan Bowl | 25.0g |
| Crunchy French Toast | 25.7g |
| Burger | 26.0g |
| Good Morning Burger | 26.4g |
| Wild West Burger | 28.9g |
| Cali Breakfast Burrito | 30.4g |
| Chilaquiles | 32.0g |
| Chilaquiles Bowl | 33.2g |
Frequently asked
Does The Broken Yolk Cafe use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, The Broken Yolk Cafe cooks with: The chain states on thebrokenyolkcafe.com/nutritional-info that all eggs are cooked in coconut oil and griddle items in vegan butter; the fryer oil is still unnamed by the chain.. Across the 129 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does The Broken Yolk Cafe cook with?
Our research indicates: The chain states on thebrokenyolkcafe.com/nutritional-info that all eggs are cooked in coconut oil and griddle items in vegan butter; the fryer oil is still unnamed by the chain.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does The Broken Yolk Cafe use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates The Broken Yolk Cafe cooks with The chain states on thebrokenyolkcafe.com/nutritional-info that all eggs are cooked in coconut oil and griddle items in vegan butter; the fryer oil is still unnamed by the chain., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is The Broken Yolk Cafe seed oil free?
Largely yes. Our research indicates The Broken Yolk Cafe cooks with The chain states on thebrokenyolkcafe.com/nutritional-info that all eggs are cooked in coconut oil and griddle items in vegan butter; the fryer oil is still unnamed by the chain., which is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.
What is the safest thing to order at The Broken Yolk Cafe?
Fresh Fruit is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Broken Yolk Cafe, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at The Broken Yolk Cafe?
Chilaquiles Bowl is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Broken Yolk Cafe, at an estimated 33.2g 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.
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