What oil does La Madeleine fry in?
La Madeleine cooks with butter.
In detail: Butter (pastry/bakery); soybean oil (dressings, soups).
Ordering at La Madeleine? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderLa Madeleine at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Butter |
| Seed oils | Not in the fryer |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | B (4.8 g average per item, 148 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Butter: No |
The 5 cleanest things to order 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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fresh Fruit Salade, Bowl | 0.0g |
| Tomato Basil Soup (Cup) | 1.0g |
| Fresh Baguette | 1.0g |
| French Lentil Soupe, Cup | 1.5g |
| Apple Turnover | 1.8g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your La Madeleine order
Pick your meal, sides, sauces and drink in the app and see your seed oil total before you order. It logs to your day in one tap. Free on iPhone and Android.
Build my orderWhy the frying oil matters
Most fast-food chains fry in seed oils like soybean, canola, corn, or a blend of them, which are high in polyunsaturated fat (PUFA). A handful still use beef tallow or other stable fats, which are far lower in PUFA. The oil a kitchen fries in is the single biggest driver of how much seed oil ends up on your plate. See the full breakdown on the La Madeleine report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.
Frequently asked
What oil does La Madeleine fry in?
La Madeleine cooks with butter. In detail: Butter (pastry/bakery); soybean oil (dressings, soups).
Does La Madeleine use seed oils?
Not in the fryer: La Madeleine cooks with butter. Some other items still contain seed oils, so check the grams for each one.
Does La Madeleine use beef tallow?
No. La Madeleine cooks with butter, not beef tallow.
Does La Madeleine use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. La Madeleine cooks with butter. If you have a peanut allergy, ask the restaurant directly, because oils and suppliers can vary by location.
What is the lowest seed oil order at La Madeleine?
Fresh Fruit Salade, Bowl (0.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Tomato Basil Soup (Bowl) (2.0 g) and French Lentil Soupe, Bowl (2.4 g).
Which La Madeleine item has the most seed oil?
Chicken Caesar Sandwiche, Whole, at about 20.5 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.