Auntie Anne's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Auntie Anne's cooks with: butter. Across the 92 menu items we analyzed, it averages 1.6g 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 + Fountain Soda Small, 0.4g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Original Pretzel | 0.4g |
| Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel | 0.6g |
| Sweet Almond Pretzel | 0.6g |
| Jalapeno Pretzel | 1.0g |
| Original Pretzel Dog | 1.2g |
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Build my orderWhat 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 |
Around the world: Auntie Anne's
Cheese Dip has 2.0g of PUFA in the UK but 5.4g in the US. Same chain. Why not here?
We have Auntie Anne's in 3 countries. Here is what it cooks with in each one, and how the same menu items compare.
| Country | Cooks with | Cheese Dip | Cheese Pretzel Dog | Original Pretzel Dog | Garlic Pretzel | Pepperoni Pretzel | Raisin Pretzel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. (this page) | butter | 5.4g | 1.3g | 1.2g | 2.0g | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Brunei | Not disclosed | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1.0g | 2.0g | 1.0g |
| UK | Not disclosed | 2.0g | 5.2g | 5.1g | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Items are matched by name, so portions and recipes can differ between countries. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item. Oil notes are as each country's chain discloses them.
Every Auntie Anne's item, ranked
All 92 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 Small | 0.0g |
| Fountain Soda Medium | 0.0g |
| Fountain Soda Large | 0.0g |
| Original Lemonade Small | 0.0g |
| Original Lemonade Large | 0.0g |
| Lemonade Mixer Small | 0.0g |
| Lemonade Mixer Large | 0.0g |
| Frozen Lemonade Mixer Small | 0.0g |
| Frozen Lemonade Mixer Large | 0.0g |
| Cold Brew Iced Coffee | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 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 |
| Peach Frozen Lemonade Mixer (Large) | 0.0g |
| Peach Spritz (Large) | 0.0g |
| Twisted Sip Lemonade Mixer (Coke) | 0.0g |
| Twisted Sip Frozen Lemonade Mixer (Sprite) | 0.0g |
| Frozen Lemonade Mixer Medium | 0.0g |
| Twisted Sip Frozen Lemonade (Diet Coke) | 0.0g |
| Twisted Sip Lemonade Mixer (Diet Coke) | 0.0g |
| Twisted Sip Frozen Lemonade (Coke) | 0.0g |
| Peach Spritz (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Original Frozen Lemonade (Large) | 0.0g |
| Twisted Sip Mixer (Sprite) | 0.0g |
| Original Lemonade Medium | 0.0g |
| Peach Spritz (Small) | 0.0g |
| Twisted Sip Mixer (Diet Coke) | 0.0g |
| Twisted Sip Lemonade (Coke) | 0.0g |
| Twisted Sip Frozen Lemonade (Sprite) | 0.0g |
| Twisted Sip Frozen Lemonade Mixer (Diet Coke) | 0.0g |
| Twisted Sip Frozen Lemonade Mixer (Coke) | 0.0g |
| Peach Frozen Lemonade Mixer (Small) | 0.0g |
| Twisted Sip (Sprite) | 0.0g |
| Twisted Sip Mixer (Coke) | 0.0g |
| Twisted Sip Lemonade (Diet Coke) | 0.0g |
| Original Frozen Lemonade (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Twisted Sip (Diet Coke) | 0.0g |
| Twisted Sip Lemonade Mixer (Sprite) | 0.0g |
| Lemonade Mixer Medium | 0.0g |
| Twisted Sip (Coke) | 0.0g |
| Twisted Sip Lemonade (Sprite) | 0.0g |
| Peach Lemonade Mixer (Small) | 0.0g |
| Peach Lemonade Mixer (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Peach Lemonade Mixer (Large) | 0.0g |
| Peach Frozen Lemonade Mixer (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Original Frozen Lemonade (Small) | 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 |
| Light Cream Cheese Dip | 1.0g |
| Chillatta | 1.0g |
| Mochalatta Chill | 1.0g |
| Original Pretzel Dog | 1.2g |
| Original Pretzel Nuggets (Regular) | 1.3g |
| Cinnamon Sugar 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 |
| Pepperoni Pretzel Nuggets (Small) | 2.8g |
| Mozzarella Stuffed Pretzel Nuggets (Small) | 2.9g |
| Mini Pretzel Dogs (5) | 3.0g |
| Pepperoni Pretzel Pocket | 3.0g |
| Mini Pretzel Dogs (Regular) | 3.1g |
| Mozzarella Stuffed Pretzel Nuggets (Regular) | 3.3g |
| Sweet Mustard Dip | 4.0g |
| Pepperoni Pretzel Nuggets (Regular) | 4.5g |
| Cheese Dip | 5.4g |
| Hot Salsa Cheese Dip | 5.4g |
| Hot Salsa Cheese | 5.5g |
| 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: butter. Across the 92 menu items we analyzed, it averages 1.6g 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 butter, 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?
Original Pretzel Nuggets (Regular) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Auntie Anne's, at an estimated 1.3g 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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