What oil does Tender Greens fry in?
Tender Greens has no deep fryer.
In detail: Undisclosed: the chain publishes no ingredient statements and no fry-oil note (Aug 2026 Nutrition & Allergen PDF). Its own standalone dressing panels run 6-9% saturated (sherry vinaigrette 48 g fat / 3 g sat, garlic aioli 34/3, miso mayo 40/3, spicy mayo 36/3), which fits canola rather than soybean (about 15%), so the added-oil pool is canola. Pestos are sunflower-seed based per the chain's menu descriptions. The earlier 'soybean-based mayo' note had no chain source.
Ordering at Tender Greens? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderTender Greens at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | No deep fryer |
| Seed oils | No fryer, but in some items |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | D (8.8 g average per item, 80 items) |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Tender Greens
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 |
|---|---|
| Rustic Chicken Soup (Cup) | 0.6g |
| Rustic Chicken Soup (Bowl) | 0.8g |
| Green Pozole Soup (Cup) | 2.1g |
| Green Pozole Soup (Bowl) | 2.8g |
| Seared Tuna Plate | 3.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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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 Tender Greens 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 Tender Greens fry in?
Tender Greens has no deep fryer. In detail: Undisclosed: the chain publishes no ingredient statements and no fry-oil note (Aug 2026 Nutrition & Allergen PDF). Its own standalone dressing panels run 6-9% saturated (sherry vinaigrette 48 g fat / 3 g sat, garlic aioli 34/3, miso mayo 40/3, spicy mayo 36/3), which fits canola rather than soybean (about 15%), so the added-oil pool is canola. Pestos are sunflower-seed based per the chain's menu descriptions. The earlier 'soybean-based mayo' note had no chain source.
Does Tender Greens use seed oils?
Tender Greens has no deep fryer. Seed oils still show up in other items, so check the grams for each one.
Does Tender Greens use beef tallow?
No. Tender Greens has no deep fryer.
Does Tender Greens use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Tender Greens has no deep fryer. 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 Tender Greens?
Rustic Chicken Soup (Bowl) (0.8 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Green Pozole Soup (Bowl) (2.8 g) and Seared Tuna Plate (3.0 g).
Which Tender Greens item has the most seed oil?
Chicken Pesto Bowl, at about 39.6 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.