Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop cooks with: Dairy ice cream base is cream/milkfat (low PUFA); mix-ins like cookie dough, brownie chunks, and waffle cone pieces add small amounts of soybean oil; the Non-Dairy line is oat/almond milk based with coconut oil plus soybean oil and sunflower lecithin (benjerry.com ingredient panels; myfooddata.com and smartlabel nutrition facts). Across the 15 menu items we analyzed, it averages 1.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
Safest Orders at Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop
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: 2-Scoop Cup, 1.0g total
| Cherry Garcia (2-Scoop Cup) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Strawberry (2-Scoop Cup) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Vanilla (2-Scoop Cup) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Phish Food (2-Scoop Cup) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Half Baked (2-Scoop Cup) | 2.0g PUFA |
What to Avoid at Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop
| Peanut Butter Cup (2-Scoop Cup) | 3.0g PUFA |
| Non-Dairy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (2-Scoop Cup) | 3.0g PUFA |
| Classic Sundae | 3.0g PUFA |
| Brownie (baked, a la mode add-in) | 3.0g PUFA |
| Chocolate Fudge Brownie (2-Scoop Cup) | 2.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop cooks with: Dairy ice cream base is cream/milkfat (low PUFA); mix-ins like cookie dough, brownie chunks, and waffle cone pieces add small amounts of soybean oil; the Non-Dairy line is oat/almond milk based with coconut oil plus soybean oil and sunflower lecithin (benjerry.com ingredient panels; myfooddata.com and smartlabel nutrition facts). Across the 15 menu items we analyzed, it averages 1.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop cook with?
Our research indicates: Dairy ice cream base is cream/milkfat (low PUFA); mix-ins like cookie dough, brownie chunks, and waffle cone pieces add small amounts of soybean oil; the Non-Dairy line is oat/almond milk based with coconut oil plus soybean oil and sunflower lecithin (benjerry.com ingredient panels; myfooddata.com and smartlabel nutrition facts). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop cooks with Dairy ice cream base is cream/milkfat (low PUFA); mix-ins like cookie dough, brownie chunks, and waffle cone pieces add small amounts of soybean oil; the Non-Dairy line is oat/almond milk based with coconut oil plus soybean oil and sunflower lecithin (benjerry.com ingredient panels; myfooddata.com and smartlabel nutrition facts), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop cooks with Dairy ice cream base is cream/milkfat (low PUFA); mix-ins like cookie dough, brownie chunks, and waffle cone pieces add small amounts of soybean oil; the Non-Dairy line is oat/almond milk based with coconut oil plus soybean oil and sunflower lecithin (benjerry.com ingredient panels; myfooddata.com and smartlabel nutrition facts), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop?
Cherry Garcia (2-Scoop Cup) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop?
Peanut Butter Cup (2-Scoop Cup) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop, at an estimated 3.0g 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. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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See where Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch. Wondering about a specific dish instead? The Is It Seed Oil food guide answers it for 200+ everyday foods, and the distributor oils page covers what independent restaurants fry in.