Bruster's Real Ice Cream Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Bruster's Real Ice Cream cooks with: none (dairy base). Across the 84 menu items we analyzed, it averages 1.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Bruster's Real Ice Cream
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: Waffle Cone - Double Scoop, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Ice Cap (Italian Ice / Sherbet) | 0.0g |
| Mint Chocolate Chip (1 scoop) | 1.0g |
| No Sugar Added Chocolate Caramel Swirl Cup | 1.0g |
| No Sugar Added Vanilla Caramel Swirl Cup | 1.0g |
| Waffle Cone - Single Scoop | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at Bruster's Real Ice Cream
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Peanut Butter Blast | 7.0g |
| Brownie Blast | 5.0g |
| Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream (1 scoop) | 4.9g |
| Waffle Cone (plain vanilla, 2 scoops) | 4.5g |
| Birthday Cake Ice Cream (1 scoop) | 4.0g |
Every Bruster's Real Ice Cream item, ranked
All 84 items we have for Bruster's Real Ice Cream, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Ice Cap (Italian Ice / Sherbet) | 0.0g |
| Soda | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Ice Cream (1 scoop) | 0.8g |
| Vanilla Ice Cream (1 scoop) | 0.9g |
| Chocolate Ice Cream (1 scoop) | 0.9g |
| Mint Chocolate Chip (1 scoop) | 1.0g |
| Cookie Dough Ice Cream (1 scoop) | 1.0g |
| Peach Cobbler Ice Cream (1 scoop) | 1.0g |
| Vanilla Ice Cream Cone - Regular | 1.0g |
| Strawberry Ice Cream Cone - Regular | 1.0g |
| Cookies & Cream Cone - Regular | 1.0g |
| No Sugar Added Chocolate Ice Cream Cup | 1.0g |
| Mint Chocolate Chip Cone - Small | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Ice Cream Cone - Small | 1.0g |
| Strawberry Ice Cream Cone - Small | 1.0g |
| Non-Dairy Oat Milk Ice Cream Cup | 1.0g |
| Rainbow Sherbet Cone - Small | 1.0g |
| Vanilla Ice Cream Cone - Small | 1.0g |
| Coffee Ice Cream Cone - Regular | 1.0g |
| No Sugar Added Chocolate Caramel Swirl Cup | 1.0g |
| Coffee Ice Cream Cone - Small | 1.0g |
| Butter Pecan Cone - Small | 1.0g |
| Strawberry-Banana Smoothie | 1.0g |
| No Sugar Added Vanilla Caramel Swirl Cup | 1.0g |
| Banana Smoothie | 1.0g |
| Waffle Cone - Single Scoop | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Ice Cream Cone - Regular | 1.0g |
| Cookies & Cream Cone - Small | 1.0g |
| No Sugar Added Vanilla Ice Cream Cup | 1.0g |
| Rainbow Sherbet Cone - Regular | 1.0g |
| No Sugar Added Vanilla Fudge Ripple Cup | 1.0g |
| Mint Chocolate Chip Cone - Regular | 1.0g |
| Freeze | 1.0g |
| Butter Pecan Cone - Regular | 1.0g |
| Float | 1.0g |
| Cup - Single Scoop | 1.0g |
| Rocky Road Ice Cream (1 scoop) | 1.7g |
| Hot Fudge Sundae | 2.0g |
| Chocolate Shake | 2.0g |
| Vanilla Shake | 2.0g |
| Strawberry Shake | 2.0g |
| Reese's Pieces Blast - Regular | 2.0g |
| M&Ms Blast - Regular | 2.0g |
| Waffle Bowl Sundae | 2.0g |
| Heath Blast - Regular | 2.0g |
| Ice Cream Sandwich - Maple with Oreo | 2.0g |
| Ice Cream Pie | 2.0g |
| Vanilla Ice Cream Cone - Large | 2.0g |
| Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Blast - Regular | 2.0g |
| Twix Blast - Regular | 2.0g |
| Ice Cream Quart | 2.0g |
| Cup - Triple Scoop | 2.0g |
| Butterfinger Blast - Regular | 2.0g |
| Dirt Sundae | 2.0g |
| Nestle Toll House Blast - Regular | 2.0g |
| Vanilla Malt | 2.0g |
| Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Blast - Large | 2.0g |
| Oreo Blast - Large | 2.0g |
| Chocolate Malt | 2.0g |
| Cup - Double Scoop | 2.0g |
| Dino Sundae | 2.0g |
| Scoops Sundae | 2.0g |
| Snickers Blast - Regular | 2.0g |
| Nestle Crunch Blast - Regular | 2.0g |
| Ice Cream Cake - Celebration | 2.0g |
| Ice Cream Half Gallon | 2.0g |
| Oreo Blast - Regular | 2.0g |
| Chocolate Ice Cream Cone - Large | 2.0g |
| Waffle Cone - Double Scoop | 2.0g |
| Turtle Sundae | 2.0g |
| Ice Cream Pint | 2.0g |
| M&Ms Blast - Large | 2.0g |
| Ice Cream Cake - Birthday | 2.0g |
| Cookies & Cream Ice Cream (1 scoop) | 2.5g |
| Ice Cream Cake (slice) | 3.0g |
| Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae | 3.0g |
| Peanut Butter Cup Sundae | 3.0g |
| Butter Pecan Ice Cream (1 scoop) | 3.6g |
| Birthday Cake Ice Cream (1 scoop) | 4.0g |
| Banana Split | 4.0g |
| Waffle Cone (plain vanilla, 2 scoops) | 4.5g |
| Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream (1 scoop) | 4.9g |
| Brownie Blast | 5.0g |
| Peanut Butter Blast | 7.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Bruster's Real Ice Cream use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Bruster's Real Ice Cream cooks with: none (dairy base). Across the 84 menu items we analyzed, it averages 1.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Bruster's Real Ice Cream cook with?
Our research indicates: none (dairy base). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Bruster's Real Ice Cream use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Bruster's Real Ice Cream cooks with none (dairy base), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Bruster's Real Ice Cream seed oil free?
Largely yes. Our research indicates Bruster's Real Ice Cream cooks with none (dairy base), which is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.
What is the safest thing to order at Bruster's Real Ice Cream?
Ice Cap (Italian Ice / Sherbet) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Bruster's Real Ice Cream, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Bruster's Real Ice Cream?
Peanut Butter Blast is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Bruster's Real Ice Cream, at an estimated 7.0g 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. 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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