What oil does Original Tommy's fry in?
Original Tommy's fries in canola oil.
In detail: Canola oil (fries/grill); beef-based chili (low PUFA); no published oil disclosure.
Ordering at Original Tommy's? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderOriginal Tommy's at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Canola oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | B (5.2 g average per item, 41 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Canola oil: Yes |
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 |
|---|---|
| Chili to Go 8 oz | 2.0g |
| Chili Boat | 3.0g |
| Chili to Go 12 oz | 3.0g |
| Hamburger (plain) | 4.0g |
| Chili Hot Dog | 4.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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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 Original Tommy's 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 Original Tommy's fry in?
Original Tommy's fries in canola oil. In detail: Canola oil (fries/grill); beef-based chili (low PUFA); no published oil disclosure.
Does Original Tommy's use seed oils?
Yes. Original Tommy's fries in canola oil. Its seed oil grade is B, about 5.2 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Original Tommy's use beef tallow?
No. Original Tommy's fries in canola oil, not beef tallow.
Does Original Tommy's use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Original Tommy's fries in canola oil. 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 Original Tommy's?
Chili Hot Dog (4.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Chili Tamale (5.0 g) and Cheeseburger (plain) (5.0 g).
Which Original Tommy's item has the most seed oil?
Triple Chili Cheeseburger, at about 14.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.