Baskin-Robbins Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Baskin-Robbins cooks with: Base ice cream is dairy fat (PUFA fraction ~0.04); significant PUFA only from nut, cookie dough, or soybean-containing mix-ins; cones (waffle/cake) use soybean oil (PUFA fraction ~0.55). Across the 102 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Baskin-Robbins
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 |
|---|---|
| Daiquiri Ice (2 scoops) | 0.0g |
| Single Scoop - Daiquiri Ice | 0.0g |
| Mangonada (Small) | 0.0g |
| Rainbow Sherbet Boxed Novelty Bar | 0.0g |
| Single Scoop - Wild n Reckless Sherbet | 0.1g |
What to Avoid at Baskin-Robbins
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| REESES Peanut Butter Cup Layered Sundae | 18.2g |
| Peanut Butter 'n Chocolate Milkshake (Large) | 14.4g |
| Peanut Butter 'n Chocolate Milkshake (Medium) | 11.0g |
| Half-Sheet Ice Cream Cake | 10.0g |
| Peanut Butter 'n Chocolate and REESE'S Peanut Butter Cup Polar Pizza | 7.9g |
Every Baskin-Robbins item, ranked
All 102 items we have for Baskin-Robbins, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Daiquiri Ice (2 scoops) | 0.0g |
| Mug Root Beer | 0.0g |
| Single Scoop - Daiquiri Ice | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Aquafina Water | 0.0g |
| Mango Smoothie (Small) | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Smoothie (Small) | 0.0g |
| Mango Smoothie (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Mango Smoothie (Large) | 0.0g |
| Mangonada (Small) | 0.0g |
| Rainbow Sherbet Boxed Novelty Bar | 0.0g |
| Single Scoop - Wild n Reckless Sherbet | 0.1g |
| Single Scoop - Rainbow Sherbet | 0.1g |
| Rainbow Sherbet (2 scoops) | 0.2g |
| Lava Colada (Small) | 0.2g |
| Lava Colada (Medium) | 0.2g |
| Lava Colada (Large) | 0.3g |
| Strawberry Smoothie (Medium) | 0.5g |
| Single Scoop - Very Berry Strawberry | 0.6g |
| Single Scoop - Gold Medal Ribbon | 0.7g |
| Single Scoop - Cotton Candy | 0.8g |
| Cappuccino Blast (Small) | 0.8g |
| Single Scoop - Chocolate Fudge | 0.8g |
| Single Scoop - Chocolate | 0.8g |
| Single Scoop - Twix Caramel Crunch | 0.8g |
| Single Scoop - Strawberry Cheesecake | 0.9g |
| Single Scoop - Chocolate Mousse Royale | 0.9g |
| Single Scoop - Vanilla | 0.9g |
| Single Scoop - Mint Chocolate Chip | 0.9g |
| Single Scoop - Chocolate Chip | 0.9g |
| Kid's Scoop | 1.0g |
| Single Scoop - Pralines n Cream | 1.0g |
| Fizz | 1.0g |
| Strawberry Smoothie (Large) | 1.0g |
| Creature Creations (Elf) | 1.1g |
| Creature Creations (Wizard) | 1.1g |
| Creature Creations (Dragon) | 1.1g |
| One-Scoop Sundae | 1.1g |
| Cherries Jubilee (2 scoops) | 1.2g |
| Very Berry Strawberry (2 scoops) | 1.2g |
| Cappuccino Blast (Medium) | 1.2g |
| Single Scoop - Rocky Road | 1.2g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Scoop | 1.3g |
| Single Scoop - Mom's Makin Cookies | 1.3g |
| Gold Medal Ribbon (2 scoops) | 1.4g |
| Chocolate Ice Cream (2 scoops) | 1.5g |
| Cappuccino Blast (Large) | 1.5g |
| Single Scoop - Jamoca Almond Fudge | 1.5g |
| Cotton Candy Boxed Novelty Bar | 1.5g |
| Mint Chocolate Chip (2 scoops) | 1.7g |
| World Class Chocolate (2 scoops) | 1.7g |
| Vanilla Ice Cream (2 scoops) | 1.7g |
| 2 Scoop Sundae | 1.7g |
| Banana Royale Sundae | 1.7g |
| Single Scoop - Nutty Coconut | 1.9g |
| Hot Fudge Sundae | 2.0g |
| Pralines 'n Cream (2 scoops) | 2.0g |
| Hand-Packed Pint | 2.0g |
| Single Scoop - Reeses Peanut Butter Cup | 2.0g |
| Waffle Bowl Single Scoop | 2.0g |
| Vanilla Milkshake (Small) | 2.0g |
| World Class Chocolate Milkshake (Small) | 2.0g |
| Non-Dairy Cookies n Creme Scoop | 2.3g |
| Single Scoop - OREO Cookies n Cream | 2.3g |
| Rocky Road (2 scoops) | 2.4g |
| Fresh-Baked Waffle Cone | 2.4g |
| 3 Scoop Sundae | 2.4g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Layered Sundae | 2.5g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (2 scoops) | 2.6g |
| Oreo Cookies 'n Cream Milkshake (Small) | 2.7g |
| Ice Cream Waffle Cone | 3.0g |
| Jamoca Almond Fudge (2 scoops) | 3.0g |
| Flavor Flight | 3.0g |
| Triple Scoop | 3.0g |
| Trolli Dirt n Worm Sundae | 3.0g |
| Vanilla Milkshake (Medium) | 3.0g |
| World Class Chocolate Milkshake (Medium) | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Chip Boxed Novelty Bar | 3.0g |
| Pralines 'n Cream Boxed Novelty Bar | 3.0g |
| Single Scoop - Peanut Butter n Chocolate | 3.3g |
| Banana Split | 3.4g |
| OREO Layered Sundae | 3.5g |
| Oreo Cookies 'n Cream Milkshake (Medium) | 3.9g |
| Hand-Packed Quart | 4.0g |
| Vanilla Milkshake (Large) | 4.0g |
| World Class Chocolate Milkshake (Large) | 4.0g |
| Jamoca Almond Fudge Boxed Novelty Bar | 4.0g |
| Single Scoop - Chocolate Chip Cheesecake | 4.1g |
| Oreo Cookies 'n Cream (2 scoops) | 4.6g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Polar Pizza | 4.7g |
| 6-inch Ice Cream Cake | 5.0g |
| Mint Chocolate Chip Polar Pizza | 5.2g |
| OREO Cookies 'n Cream Polar Pizza | 5.2g |
| Oreo Cookies 'n Cream Milkshake (Large) | 5.4g |
| Brownie Sundae | 5.9g |
| Peanut Butter 'n Chocolate (2 scoops) | 6.6g |
| Peanut Butter 'n Chocolate Milkshake (Small) | 7.4g |
| Peanut Butter 'n Chocolate and REESE'S Peanut Butter Cup Polar Pizza | 7.9g |
| Half-Sheet Ice Cream Cake | 10.0g |
| Peanut Butter 'n Chocolate Milkshake (Medium) | 11.0g |
| Peanut Butter 'n Chocolate Milkshake (Large) | 14.4g |
| REESES Peanut Butter Cup Layered Sundae | 18.2g |
Frequently asked
Does Baskin-Robbins use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Baskin-Robbins cooks with: Base ice cream is dairy fat (PUFA fraction ~0.04); significant PUFA only from nut, cookie dough, or soybean-containing mix-ins; cones (waffle/cake) use soybean oil (PUFA fraction ~0.55). Across the 102 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Baskin-Robbins cook with?
Our research indicates: Base ice cream is dairy fat (PUFA fraction ~0.04); significant PUFA only from nut, cookie dough, or soybean-containing mix-ins; cones (waffle/cake) use soybean oil (PUFA fraction ~0.55). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Baskin-Robbins use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Baskin-Robbins cooks with Base ice cream is dairy fat (PUFA fraction ~0.04); significant PUFA only from nut, cookie dough, or soybean-containing mix-ins; cones (waffle/cake) use soybean oil (PUFA fraction ~0.55), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Baskin-Robbins seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Baskin-Robbins cooks with Base ice cream is dairy fat (PUFA fraction ~0.04); significant PUFA only from nut, cookie dough, or soybean-containing mix-ins; cones (waffle/cake) use soybean oil (PUFA fraction ~0.55), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Baskin-Robbins?
Daiquiri Ice (2 scoops) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Baskin-Robbins, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Baskin-Robbins?
REESES Peanut Butter Cup Layered Sundae is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Baskin-Robbins, at an estimated 18.2g 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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