Tous les Jours Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Tous les Jours cooks with: butter/margarine blend, canola oil, soybean oil. Across the 99 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
Safest Orders at Tous les Jours
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: Baguette + Cafe Americano, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Tiramisu Slice | 2.0g |
| Baguette | 2.0g |
| Purple Sweet Potato Loaf | 2.0g |
| Tiramisu | 2.0g |
| Multi-Grain Loaf | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at Tous les Jours
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Tuna Salad Sandwich | 8.0g |
| Kimchi Croquette | 8.0g |
| Croquette | 8.0g |
| Club Sandwich | 7.0g |
| Garlic Butter Baguette | 6.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Tous les Jours use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Tous les Jours cooks with: butter/margarine blend, canola oil, soybean oil. Across the 99 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Tous les Jours cook with?
Our research indicates: butter/margarine blend, canola oil, soybean oil. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Tous les Jours use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Tous les Jours cooks with butter/margarine blend, canola oil, soybean oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Tous les Jours seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Tous les Jours cooks with butter/margarine blend, canola oil, soybean oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Tous les Jours?
Tiramisu Slice is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Tous les Jours, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Tous les Jours?
Tuna Salad Sandwich is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Tous les Jours, at an estimated 8.0g 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. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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