Original Tommy's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Original Tommy's cooks with: canola oil. Across the 47 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders 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.
Cleanest full order: Egg Add-on + Milk, 1.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chili to Go 8 oz | 3.1g |
| Quarter Pound Chili Cheeseburger | 3.8g |
| Hamburger (plain) | 4.0g |
| Chili Hot Dog | 4.0g |
| Caliente Chili Burger | 4.2g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Original Tommy's
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Breakfast Burrito | 14.5g |
| Triple Chili Cheeseburger | 14.0g |
| Chili to Go 32 oz | 13.7g |
| Chili Cheese Fries | 11.1g |
| Double Chili Cheeseburger | 11.0g |
Every Original Tommy's item, ranked
All 47 items we have for Original Tommy's, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Bottled Soft Drink 20 oz | 0.0g |
| Milk | 0.0g |
| Soft Drink Extra Large | 0.0g |
| Slice of Cheese Add-on | 1.0g |
| Egg Add-on | 1.0g |
| Chili (cup) | 2.0g |
| Milk Shake | 2.0g |
| Hamburger Patty Add-on | 2.0g |
| Cookies | 3.0g |
| Chili to Go 8 oz | 3.1g |
| Quarter Pound Chili Cheeseburger | 3.8g |
| Sausage Patty Add-on | 3.8g |
| Hamburger (plain) | 4.0g |
| Chili Hot Dog | 4.0g |
| Potato Chips | 4.0g |
| Caliente Chili Burger | 4.2g |
| California Classic Burger | 4.3g |
| Chili Boat | 4.4g |
| Chili to Go 12 oz | 4.8g |
| Chili Tamale | 5.0g |
| Cheeseburger (plain) | 5.0g |
| Hamburger | 5.0g |
| Caliente Chili Burger (Double) | 5.7g |
| Quarter Pound Chili Cheeseburger (Double) | 5.9g |
| Chili Cheese Dog | 6.0g |
| Breakfast Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Cheeseburger | 6.0g |
| Double Hamburger | 6.0g |
| California Classic Burger (Double) | 6.7g |
| Chili Cheeseburger | 7.0g |
| Double Cheeseburger | 7.0g |
| Hash Browns | 7.0g |
| Caliente Chili Burger (Triple) | 7.5g |
| Triple Hamburger | 8.0g |
| California Classic Burger (Triple) | 8.2g |
| Quarter Pound Chili Cheeseburger (Triple) | 8.9g |
| Triple Cheeseburger | 9.0g |
| Cheese Fries | 9.4g |
| Chili Fries | 9.8g |
| French Fries | 10.6g |
| Double Chili Cheeseburger | 11.0g |
| Sausage & Egg Sandwich | 11.0g |
| Chili Cheese Fries | 11.1g |
| Chili to Go 32 oz | 13.7g |
| Triple Chili Cheeseburger | 14.0g |
| Breakfast Burrito | 14.5g |
Frequently asked
Does Original Tommy's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Original Tommy's cooks with: canola oil. Across the 47 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Original Tommy's cook with?
Our research indicates: Canola oil (fries/grill); beef-based chili (low PUFA); no published oil disclosure. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Original Tommy's use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Original Tommy's cooks with canola oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Original Tommy's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Original Tommy's cooks with canola oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Original Tommy's?
Quarter Pound Chili Cheeseburger is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Original Tommy's, at an estimated 3.8g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Original Tommy's?
Breakfast Burrito is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Original Tommy's, at an estimated 14.5g 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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