Village Inn Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Village Inn cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 197 menu items we analyzed, it averages 13.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
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Safest Orders at Village Inn
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 |
|---|---|
| Chicken Noodle Soup (Bowl) | 0.0g |
| Cream of Broccoli Soup (Bowl) | 0.6g |
| Garden Salad | 0.8g |
| Pork Green Chili Soup (Cup) | 0.9g |
| Vegetable Beef Soup (Cup) | 1.0g |
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| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Pecan Pie (Whole) | 100.0g |
| Reduced Sugar Apple Pie (Whole) | 88.5g |
| Strawberry Rhubarb Pie (Whole) | 77.0g |
| Country Apple Pie (Whole) | 76.0g |
| Cherry Pie (Whole) | 72.5g |
Every Village Inn item, ranked
All 197 items we have for Village Inn, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fresh Broccoli | 0.0g |
| Green Beans | 0.0g |
| Corn | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Premium Roast Coffee | 0.0g |
| Apple Juice (Small) | 0.0g |
| Premium Roast Decaf Coffee | 0.0g |
| Mtn Dew | 0.0g |
| Pepsi | 0.0g |
| Chicken Noodle Soup (Bowl) | 0.0g |
| Iced Coffee | 0.0g |
| Tomato Juice (Small) | 0.0g |
| Diet Pepsi | 0.0g |
| Cranberry Juice (Small) | 0.0g |
| Orange Juice (Large) | 0.0g |
| Orange Juice (Small) | 0.0g |
| Apple Juice (Large) | 0.0g |
| Tomato Juice (Large) | 0.0g |
| Mist Twst | 0.0g |
| Dr Pepper | 0.0g |
| Chicken Noodle Soup (Cup) | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Cranberry Juice (Large) | 0.0g |
| Iced Tea 'n' Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Hot Tea | 0.0g |
| Red Skin Mashed Potatoes | 0.2g |
| French Vanilla Iced Coffee | 0.3g |
| Cream of Broccoli Soup (Cup) | 0.3g |
| Rich Caramel Iced Coffee | 0.3g |
| Side Salad | 0.4g |
| Milk, Small (2%) | 0.4g |
| Mocha Iced Coffee | 0.4g |
| Milk, Large (2%) | 0.6g |
| Cream of Broccoli Soup (Bowl) | 0.6g |
| Chocolate Milk, Small | 0.6g |
| Side of Ham (1/2 Ham Steak) | 0.7g |
| Garden Salad | 0.8g |
| Side of Bacon (2 Strips) | 0.9g |
| Pork Green Chili Soup (Cup) | 0.9g |
| Rice Pilaf | 1.0g |
| Vegetable Beef Soup (Cup) | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Milk, Large | 1.0g |
| Burger Patty Only (No Bun) | 1.3g |
| Wisconsin Cheese Soup (Cup) | 1.3g |
| Tomato Basil Soup (Cup) | 1.3g |
| Chocolate Shake | 1.4g |
| Vanilla Shake | 1.4g |
| Strawberry Shake | 1.4g |
| Hot Chocolate | 1.5g |
| English Muffin | 1.5g |
| Pork Green Chili Soup (Bowl) | 1.9g |
| Tomato Basil Soup (Bowl) | 1.9g |
| Vegetable Beef Soup (Bowl) | 1.9g |
| Cookies 'n' Cream Shake | 2.5g |
| Side of Sausage (2 Links) | 2.9g |
| Crepes Escape | 3.0g |
| Carrot Cake | 3.0g |
| Cranberry Nut Oatmeal | 3.0g |
| Cornbread Stuffing | 3.1g |
| Cheesecake | 3.3g |
| Wisconsin Cheese Soup (Bowl) | 3.3g |
| Clam Chowder Soup (Cup) | 3.3g |
| Half Marbled Rye Reuben Sandwich | 3.5g |
| French Toast (2 slices) | 3.6g |
| Veggie Omelette | 4.0g |
| Fruit & Nut Multigrain Pancakes | 4.0g |
| Crepes Lorraine | 4.0g |
| Pecan Pie | 4.0g |
| Half Grown-Up Grilled Cheese Sandwich | 4.8g |
| Buttermilk Pancakes (stack of 3) | 4.9g |
| Key Lime Pie | 4.9g |
| Cross Country Omelette | 5.0g |
| Greek Omelette | 5.0g |
| Farmer's Market Scramble | 5.0g |
| Onion Rings | 5.4g |
| Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Pie | 5.5g |
| French Silk Pie Slice | 5.8g |
| Hearty Meat & Egg Special | 6.0g |
| Ultimate Bacon & Cheese Omelette | 6.0g |
| Country Sausage Scramble | 6.0g |
| Southwest Scramble | 6.0g |
| Side of Toast (White) | 6.0g |
| Side of Toast (Sourdough) | 6.0g |
| Clam Chowder Soup (Bowl) | 6.4g |
| Lemon Meringue Pie | 6.5g |
| Fresh Coleslaw | 6.6g |
| Side of Toast (Rye) | 6.6g |
| Side of Toast (Wheat) | 6.6g |
| Classic French Dip Sandwich | 6.9g |
| Ham & Cheese Skillet | 7.0g |
| Lemon Supreme Pie (Slice) | 7.4g |
| Pot Roast with Mashed Potatoes | 7.5g |
| Biscuits & Country Sausage Gravy | 8.0g |
| Double Bacon Double Cheese Skillet | 8.0g |
| 2 Poached Eggs with Toast (Sourdough) | 8.0g |
| 2 Poached Eggs with Toast (White) | 8.0g |
| Classic Belgian Waffle | 8.2g |
| 2 Egg Cheese Omelette | 8.3g |
| Golden Hash Browns | 8.4g |
| Marbled Rye Reuben Sandwich | 8.5g |
| Grown Up Grilled Cheese Sandwich | 8.5g |
| All American Cheeseburger (Bleu Cheese) | 8.5g |
| All American Cheeseburger (Swiss Cheese) | 8.5g |
| 2 Poached Eggs with Toast (Rye) | 8.8g |
| 2 Poached Eggs with Toast (Wheat) | 8.8g |
| Classic French Toast | 8.8g |
| Chipotle Ranch Dressing | 9.0g |
| Double Blueberry Pancakes with Bacon | 9.0g |
| All American Cheeseburger (Mozzarella Cheese) | 9.1g |
| All American Cheeseburger (American Cheese) | 9.1g |
| All American Cheeseburger (Pepper Jack Cheese) | 9.1g |
| All American Cheeseburger (Cheddar Cheese) | 9.3g |
| Slow Roasted Turkey with Mashed Potatoes | 9.9g |
| Celebrity Chef Salad | 10.0g |
| Ranch Dressing | 10.0g |
| Banana Cream Pie (Slice) | 10.2g |
| Caramel Pecan Silk Supreme Pie Slice | 10.3g |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 10.5g |
| Strawberry Banana Cream French Toast | 10.6g |
| Belgian Waffle Combo with Bacon | 10.8g |
| Classy Cobb Salad | 11.0g |
| Garden Salad with Ranch | 11.4g |
| Peach Lattice Pie (Slice) | 11.5g |
| Double Blueberry Pancakes with Sausage | 11.7g |
| Seasoned French Fries | 12.0g |
| Triple Berry Pie (Slice) | 12.0g |
| Cherry Pie (Slice) | 12.0g |
| All American Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes | 12.1g |
| Patty Melt Burger | 12.3g |
| Apple Pie Slice | 12.5g |
| Country Apple Pie | 12.5g |
| Strawberry Rhubarb Pie (Slice) | 13.0g |
| French Toast Combo with Bacon | 13.3g |
| Belgian Waffle Combo with Sausage | 13.5g |
| Chicken & Waffles | 14.0g |
| Honey Mustard Dressing | 14.0g |
| 2-2-2 Breakfast with Bacon | 14.2g |
| Buttermilk Pancake Combo with Bacon | 14.3g |
| Chicken Pot Pie | 14.8g |
| Country Potatoes | 15.0g |
| Reduced Sugar Apple Pie (Slice) | 15.0g |
| Chicken Tenders & Biscuit | 15.5g |
| French Toast Combo with Sausage | 16.0g |
| Lemon Artichoke Chicken | 16.4g |
| 2-2-2 Breakfast with Sausage | 16.9g |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 17.0g |
| Buttermilk Pancake Combo with Sausage | 17.0g |
| Bacon Lovers BLT Sandwich | 17.2g |
| Strawberry Crepes Combo with Bacon | 17.3g |
| Avocado Swiss Chicken Sandwich | 17.6g |
| Chicken Strips Basket | 18.0g |
| Corned Beef Hash & Eggs (without Pancakes) | 20.3g |
| Eggs Benedict | 20.4g |
| Strawberry Crepes Combo with Sausage | 20.8g |
| Double Decker Club Sandwich | 21.5g |
| Turkey Bacon Avocado Melt | 21.8g |
| Bacon & Eggs (with Pancakes) | 22.0g |
| Corned Beef Hash & Eggs (with Pancakes) | 23.4g |
| Fresh Spinach & Bacon Omelette (without Pancakes) | 23.6g |
| All World Double Cheeseburger | 24.3g |
| Country Music Star Omelette | 24.7g |
| Tres Huevos Rancheros with Roasted Chicken Breast | 24.7g |
| Denver Omelette | 25.0g |
| Tres Huevos Rancheros with Pork Carnitas | 25.1g |
| Biscuits & Gravy with Eggs | 25.3g |
| Ultimate Breakfast (eggs, pancakes, bacon, hash browns) | 25.7g |
| Ham Steak & Eggs | 26.8g |
| Sausage Links & Eggs (with Pancakes) | 27.5g |
| Sausage Patties & Eggs (with Pancakes) | 28.9g |
| Fresh Spinach & Bacon Omelette (with Pancakes) | 29.1g |
| Chicken Ranch Sandwich | 30.3g |
| Key Lime Pie (Whole) | 30.3g |
| Southwest Salad | 31.8g |
| Garden Skillet | 32.8g |
| Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Pie (Whole) | 33.0g |
| Ultimate Skillet | 34.9g |
| Smothered Breakfast Burrito with Roasted Chicken Breast | 35.4g |
| Rio Grande Skillet with Grilled Chicken | 35.6g |
| Smothered Breakfast Burrito with Pork Carnitas | 36.6g |
| Rio Grande Skillet with Pork Carnitas | 37.6g |
| Lemon Meringue Pie (Whole) | 40.0g |
| Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs | 40.2g |
| Lemon Supreme Pie (Whole) | 41.4g |
| California Skillet | 43.4g |
| Chicken Fried Steak Skillet | 46.8g |
| French Silk Pie (Whole) | 47.4g |
| Fish & Chips | 55.2g |
| Banana Cream Pie (Whole) | 59.1g |
| Peach Lattice Pie (Whole) | 70.0g |
| Caramel Pecan Silk Supreme Pie (Whole) | 71.2g |
| Cherry Pie (Whole) | 72.5g |
| Triple Berry Pie (Whole) | 72.5g |
| Country Apple Pie (Whole) | 76.0g |
| Strawberry Rhubarb Pie (Whole) | 77.0g |
| Reduced Sugar Apple Pie (Whole) | 88.5g |
| Pecan Pie (Whole) | 100.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Village Inn use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Village Inn cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 197 menu items we analyzed, it averages 13.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
What oil does Village Inn cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean oil margarine (griddle/fry), shortening (pie crusts), soybean oil (fryer). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Village Inn use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Village Inn cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Village Inn seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Village Inn cooks with soybean oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Village Inn?
Chicken Noodle Soup (Bowl) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Village Inn, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Village Inn?
Pecan Pie (Whole) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Village Inn, at an estimated 100.0g 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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