Village Inn Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Village Inn cooks with: Soybean oil margarine (griddle/fry), shortening (pie crusts), soybean oil (fryer). Across the 101 menu items we analyzed, it averages 13.5g 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.
Cleanest full order: Garden Salad + Coffee, 1.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Garden Salad | 1.0g |
| Burger Patty Only (No Bun) | 1.3g |
| Crepes Escape | 3.0g |
| Cranberry Nut Oatmeal | 3.0g |
| French Toast (2 slices) | 3.6g |
What to Avoid at Village Inn
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fish & Chips | 55.2g |
| Chicken Fried Steak Skillet | 46.8g |
| California Skillet | 43.4g |
| Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs | 40.2g |
| Rio Grande Skillet with Pork Carnitas | 37.6g |
Every Village Inn item, ranked
All 101 items we have for Village Inn, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fresh Broccoli | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Corn | 0.0g |
| Green Beans | 0.0g |
| Red Skin Mashed Potatoes | 0.2g |
| Milk, Small (2%) | 0.4g |
| Side Salad | 0.5g |
| Milk, Large (2%) | 0.6g |
| Rice Pilaf | 1.0g |
| Garden Salad | 1.0g |
| Burger Patty Only (No Bun) | 1.3g |
| Crepes Escape | 3.0g |
| Cranberry Nut Oatmeal | 3.0g |
| Carrot Cake | 3.0g |
| Cheesecake | 3.3g |
| French Toast (2 slices) | 3.6g |
| Pecan Pie | 4.0g |
| Veggie Omelette | 4.0g |
| Fruit & Nut Multigrain Pancakes | 4.0g |
| Crepes Lorraine | 4.0g |
| Buttermilk Pancakes (stack of 3) | 4.9g |
| Key Lime Pie | 4.9g |
| Greek Omelette | 5.0g |
| Farmer's Market Scramble | 5.0g |
| Cross Country Omelette | 5.0g |
| Onion Rings | 5.4g |
| Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Pie | 5.5g |
| French Silk Pie Slice | 5.8g |
| Ultimate Bacon & Cheese Omelette | 6.0g |
| Southwest Scramble | 6.0g |
| Country Sausage Scramble | 6.0g |
| Hearty Meat & Egg Special | 6.0g |
| Lemon Meringue Pie | 6.5g |
| Classic French Dip Sandwich | 6.9g |
| Ham & Cheese Skillet | 7.0g |
| Pot Roast with Mashed Potatoes | 7.5g |
| Biscuits & Country Sausage Gravy | 8.0g |
| 2 Poached Eggs with Toast | 8.0g |
| Double Bacon Double Cheese Skillet | 8.0g |
| 2 Egg Cheese Omelette | 8.3g |
| Golden Hash Browns | 8.4g |
| Marbled Rye Reuben Sandwich | 8.5g |
| Grown Up Grilled Cheese Sandwich | 8.5g |
| Chipotle Ranch Dressing | 9.0g |
| Double Blueberry Pancakes with Bacon | 9.0g |
| All American Cheeseburger | 9.1g |
| Slow Roasted Turkey with Mashed Potatoes | 9.9g |
| Celebrity Chef Salad | 10.0g |
| Ranch Dressing | 10.0g |
| 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 |
| Double Blueberry Pancakes with Sausage | 11.7g |
| Seasoned French Fries | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Chicken Strips Basket | 18.0g |
| Eggs Benedict | 20.4g |
| Strawberry Crepes Combo with Sausage | 20.8g |
| Double Decker Club Sandwich | 21.5g |
| Turkey Bacon Avocado Melt | 21.8g |
| 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 |
| Chicken Ranch Sandwich | 30.3g |
| Southwest Salad | 31.8g |
| Garden Skillet | 32.8g |
| 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 |
| Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs | 40.2g |
| California Skillet | 43.4g |
| Chicken Fried Steak Skillet | 46.8g |
| Fish & Chips | 55.2g |
Frequently asked
Does Village Inn use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Village Inn cooks with: Soybean oil margarine (griddle/fry), shortening (pie crusts), soybean oil (fryer). Across the 101 menu items we analyzed, it averages 13.5g 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 margarine (griddle/fry), shortening (pie crusts), soybean oil (fryer), 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 margarine (griddle/fry), shortening (pie crusts), soybean oil (fryer), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Village Inn?
Garden Salad is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Village Inn, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Village Inn?
Fish & Chips is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Village Inn, at an estimated 55.2g 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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