Caribou Coffee Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Caribou Coffee cooks with: Commercial bakery soybean/canola oil (muffins, rolls, scones); butter-dominant for croissants based on high saturated fat ratios (~60-65% of total fat is saturated in croissants). No frying — baked goods only. Caribou Coffee confirmed still operating, 487 US locations as of early 2026.. Across the 105 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Caribou Coffee
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 |
|---|---|
| Nitro Cold Press | 0.0g |
| Depth Charge | 0.0g |
| Peach Fruit Shaker | 0.1g |
| Strawberry Fruit Shaker | 0.1g |
| Plain Bagel with Cream Cheese | 0.7g |
What to Avoid at Caribou Coffee
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Cinnamon Coffee Cake | 13.2g |
| Sweet Lemon Loaf | 11.4g |
| Blueberry Muffin | 10.0g |
| Chocolate Chunk Muffin | 10.0g |
| Cinnamon Roll | 10.0g |
Every Caribou Coffee item, ranked
All 105 items we have for Caribou Coffee, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Cold Press (Cold Brew) | 0.0g |
| Nitro Cold Press | 0.0g |
| Espresso (Single) | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Banana Yogurt Smoothie | 0.0g |
| Peach Mango Energy Drink | 0.0g |
| Northern Lite Latte | 0.0g |
| Classic Black Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Green Tea Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Peach Black Tea | 0.0g |
| Espresso (Double) | 0.0g |
| Mango Black Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Kids Strawberry Banana Smoothie | 0.0g |
| Pomegranate Acai Energy Drink | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Pineapple Energy Drink | 0.0g |
| Drip Coffee | 0.0g |
| Raspberry Green Tea with Bubbles | 0.0g |
| Americano | 0.0g |
| Depth Charge | 0.0g |
| Hot Tea | 0.0g |
| Blue Raspberry Energy Drink | 0.0g |
| Macchiato | 0.1g |
| Peach Fruit Shaker | 0.1g |
| Berry Punch Fruit Shaker | 0.1g |
| Kids Strawberry Fruit Shaker | 0.1g |
| Strawberry Fruit Shaker | 0.1g |
| Kids Peach Fruit Shaker | 0.1g |
| Cappuccino (Small) | 0.2g |
| Iced Chai Tea Latte | 0.2g |
| Iced White Mocha Latte (medium, 2% milk) | 0.3g |
| Cappuccino (Medium) | 0.3g |
| Iced Mocha | 0.3g |
| Iced Latte (Large) | 0.3g |
| Coffee Caribou Cooler | 0.3g |
| Latte (Small) | 0.3g |
| Iced Latte (Medium) | 0.3g |
| Iced Matcha Vanilla Tea Latte | 0.3g |
| Chai Latte (medium, 2% milk) | 0.4g |
| Latte (Medium) | 0.4g |
| Honey Lavender Latte | 0.4g |
| Latte (Large) | 0.5g |
| Plain Bagel with Cream Cheese | 0.7g |
| Blueberry Bagel with Cream Cheese | 0.7g |
| Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese | 0.7g |
| Asiago Bagel with Cream Cheese | 0.8g |
| White Chocolate Espresso Shaker | 0.8g |
| Chocolate Milk | 1.0g |
| Mango Yogurt Smoothie | 1.0g |
| Cinnamon Sugar Latte | 1.0g |
| Cinnamon Sugar Nitro High Rise | 1.0g |
| Classic Oatmeal | 1.0g |
| Vanilla Espresso Shaker | 1.0g |
| Berry White Mocha Cooler (medium) | 1.1g |
| Vanilla Caribou Cooler | 1.1g |
| Caramel Cooler (medium) | 1.2g |
| Chocolate Caribou Cooler | 1.2g |
| Caramel Espresso Shaker | 1.2g |
| Frozen Vanilla Matcha | 1.3g |
| Ham & Swiss Sandwich | 1.3g |
| Caramel High Rise | 1.3g |
| Chocolate Cake Pop | 1.3g |
| Birthday Cake Pop | 1.3g |
| Grilled Cheese | 1.4g |
| Mocha (Small) | 1.6g |
| Vanilla White Mocha | 1.8g |
| Berry White Mocha | 1.8g |
| Campfire Mocha (medium, 2% milk) | 1.9g |
| Campfire Mocha | 1.9g |
| Mocha (Medium) | 1.9g |
| Vanilla Crafted Press (medium) | 2.0g |
| Maple Brown Sugar Crunch Oatmeal | 2.0g |
| Caramel Caribou Cooler | 2.0g |
| Mint Condition Mocha | 2.1g |
| Turtle Mocha (medium, 2% milk) | 2.2g |
| Turtle Mocha | 2.2g |
| Mocha (Large) | 2.2g |
| Breve | 2.4g |
| Raspberry White Chocolate Scone | 2.9g |
| Mocha Cooler (medium) | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | 3.0g |
| Turkey Provolone on Asiago Bagel | 3.2g |
| Frozen Cookies & Cream | 3.2g |
| Turkey Bacon, Egg & Cheddar Mini | 3.4g |
| Kids Frozen Cookies & Cream | 3.5g |
| JUST Egg Roasted Tomato & Pesto Flatbread | 3.5g |
| Denver Breakfast Bowl | 3.6g |
| Butter Croissant | 4.0g |
| Maple Waffle Sandwich | 4.1g |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheddar Sandwich | 4.2g |
| Caprese Sandwich | 4.8g |
| Chocolate Croissant | 5.0g |
| Egg & Cheddar Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Chicken Apple Sausage, Egg & Cheddar | 5.0g |
| Turkey & Swiss Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Ham & Gouda Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Blueberry Scone | 7.0g |
| Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin | 8.0g |
| Lumberjack Sandwich | 8.0g |
| Sausage, Egg & Cheddar Sandwich | 8.5g |
| Ham, Egg & Swiss Sandwich | 8.7g |
| Chicken Chorizo Burrito | 9.0g |
| Blueberry Muffin | 10.0g |
| Chocolate Chunk Muffin | 10.0g |
| Cinnamon Roll | 10.0g |
| Sweet Lemon Loaf | 11.4g |
| Cinnamon Coffee Cake | 13.2g |
Frequently asked
Does Caribou Coffee use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Caribou Coffee cooks with: Commercial bakery soybean/canola oil (muffins, rolls, scones); butter-dominant for croissants based on high saturated fat ratios (~60-65% of total fat is saturated in croissants). No frying — baked goods only. Caribou Coffee confirmed still operating, 487 US locations as of early 2026.. Across the 105 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Caribou Coffee cook with?
Our research indicates: Commercial bakery soybean/canola oil (muffins, rolls, scones); butter-dominant for croissants based on high saturated fat ratios (~60-65% of total fat is saturated in croissants). No frying — baked goods only. Caribou Coffee confirmed still operating, 487 US locations as of early 2026.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Caribou Coffee use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Caribou Coffee cooks with Commercial bakery soybean/canola oil (muffins, rolls, scones); butter-dominant for croissants based on high saturated fat ratios (~60-65% of total fat is saturated in croissants). No frying — baked goods only. Caribou Coffee confirmed still operating, 487 US locations as of early 2026., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Caribou Coffee seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Caribou Coffee cooks with Commercial bakery soybean/canola oil (muffins, rolls, scones); butter-dominant for croissants based on high saturated fat ratios (~60-65% of total fat is saturated in croissants). No frying — baked goods only. Caribou Coffee confirmed still operating, 487 US locations as of early 2026., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Caribou Coffee?
Nitro Cold Press is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Caribou Coffee, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Caribou Coffee?
Cinnamon Coffee Cake is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Caribou Coffee, at an estimated 13.2g 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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