Auntie Anne's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Auntie Anne's cooks with: Pretzels are baked and brushed with real butter (very low PUFA, 1-2g); soybean-oil-based dips (ranch especially) carry most of the PUFA.. Across the 56 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Auntie Anne'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: Original Pretzel + Sweet Glaze Dip + Cold Brew Iced Coffee, 0.4g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Caramel | 0.0g |
| Marinara | 0.0g |
| Sweet Glaze | 0.0g |
| Original Pretzel | 0.4g |
| Cream Cheese | 0.5g |
What to Avoid at Auntie Anne's
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Honey Mustard Dip | 16.2g |
| Ranch Dip | 15.6g |
| Honey Mustard | 15.0g |
| Ranch | 14.5g |
| Melted Cheese | 6.0g |
Every Auntie Anne's item, ranked
All 56 items we have for Auntie Anne's, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Sweet Glaze Dip | 0.0g |
| Fountain Soda Medium | 0.0g |
| Original Lemonade Small | 0.0g |
| Frozen Lemonade Mixer Small | 0.0g |
| Lemonade Mixer Small | 0.0g |
| Fountain Soda Small | 0.0g |
| Fountain Soda Large | 0.0g |
| Lemonade Mixer Large | 0.0g |
| Cold Brew Iced Coffee | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Frozen Lemonade Mixer Large | 0.0g |
| Original Lemonade Large | 0.0g |
| Hot Cocoa | 0.0g |
| Caramel | 0.0g |
| Marinara | 0.0g |
| Sweet Glaze | 0.0g |
| Freshly Blended Fruit Smoothie (Small) | 0.0g |
| Freshly Blended Fruit Smoothie (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Freshly Blended Fruit Smoothie (Large) | 0.0g |
| Caramel Dip | 0.1g |
| Original Pretzel | 0.4g |
| Cream Cheese Dip | 0.4g |
| Cream Cheese | 0.5g |
| Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel | 0.6g |
| Sweet Almond Pretzel | 0.6g |
| Marinara Dip | 0.6g |
| Jalapeno Pretzel | 1.0g |
| Mochalatta Chill | 1.0g |
| Chillatta | 1.0g |
| Light Cream Cheese Dip | 1.0g |
| Original Pretzel Dog | 1.2g |
| Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Nuggets (Regular) | 1.3g |
| Original Pretzel Nuggets (Regular) | 1.3g |
| Cheese Pretzel Dog | 1.3g |
| Original Pretzel Nuggets Small | 1.3g |
| Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Nuggets Small | 1.3g |
| Pepperoni Pretzel | 2.0g |
| Garlic Pretzel | 2.0g |
| Sour Cream & Onion Pretzel | 2.0g |
| Roasted Garlic & Parmesan Pretzel | 2.0g |
| Raisin Pretzel | 2.0g |
| Mini Pretzel Dogs (Small) | 2.2g |
| Mini Pretzel Dogs (5) | 3.0g |
| Pepperoni Pretzel Pocket | 3.0g |
| Mini Pretzel Dogs (Regular) | 3.1g |
| Sweet Mustard Dip | 4.0g |
| Pepperoni Pretzel Nuggets (Regular) | 4.5g |
| Cheese Dip | 5.4g |
| Hot Salsa Cheese Dip | 5.4g |
| Cheese | 5.5g |
| Hot Salsa Cheese | 5.5g |
| Melted Cheese | 6.0g |
| Ranch | 14.5g |
| Honey Mustard | 15.0g |
| Ranch Dip | 15.6g |
| Honey Mustard Dip | 16.2g |
Frequently asked
Does Auntie Anne's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Auntie Anne's cooks with: Pretzels are baked and brushed with real butter (very low PUFA, 1-2g); soybean-oil-based dips (ranch especially) carry most of the PUFA.. Across the 56 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Auntie Anne's cook with?
Our research indicates: Pretzels are baked and brushed with real butter (very low PUFA, 1-2g); soybean-oil-based dips (ranch especially) carry most of the PUFA.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Auntie Anne's use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Auntie Anne's cooks with Pretzels are baked and brushed with real butter (very low PUFA, 1-2g); soybean-oil-based dips (ranch especially) carry most of the PUFA., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Auntie Anne's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Auntie Anne's cooks with Pretzels are baked and brushed with real butter (very low PUFA, 1-2g); soybean-oil-based dips (ranch especially) carry most of the PUFA., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Auntie Anne's?
Caramel is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Auntie Anne's, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Auntie Anne's?
Honey Mustard Dip is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Auntie Anne's, at an estimated 16.2g 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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