What oil does Original Tommy's fry in?
Original Tommy's cooks with Canola oil (fries/grill); beef-based chili (low PUFA); no published oil disclosure.
The 5 cleanest things to order at Original Tommy's
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 |
|---|---|
| Slice of Cheese Add-on | 1.0g |
| Egg Add-on | 1.0g |
| Chili (cup) | 2.0g |
| Chili to Go 8 oz | 2.0g |
| Hamburger Patty Add-on | 2.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Why 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 Original Tommy's report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Original Tommy's use beef tallow?
No. Original Tommy's cooks with Canola oil (fries/grill); beef-based chili (low PUFA); no published oil disclosure, not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.