Caribou Coffee Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Iced White Mocha Latte (medium, 2% milk) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Chai Latte (medium, 2% milk) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Turtle Mocha (medium, 2% milk) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Campfire Mocha (medium, 2% milk) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Chocolate Milk | 1.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Blueberry Muffin | 10.0g PUFA |
| Chocolate Chunk Muffin | 10.0g PUFA |
| Cinnamon Roll | 10.0g PUFA |
| Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin | 8.0g PUFA |
| Blueberry Scone | 7.0g PUFA |
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 19 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium 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.
What is the safest thing to order at Caribou Coffee?
Iced White Mocha Latte (medium, 2% milk) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Caribou Coffee, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Caribou Coffee?
Blueberry Muffin is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Caribou Coffee, at an estimated 10.0g 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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