Cinnabon Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Cinnabon cooks with: margarine (palm oil-based blend with soybean oil); palm shortening in dough; PUFA fraction ~0.15 for roll base; churro/stix fried in soybean oil 0.55. Across the 66 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Cinnabon
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: Frosting Pint + Milk, 1.4g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Cream Cheese Frosting | 0.5g |
| Caramel Frosting | 0.5g |
| Mochalatta Chill - Small | 0.7g |
| Strawberry Chillatta (16 oz) | 0.9g |
| Mochalatta Chill - Regular | 0.9g |
What to Avoid at Cinnabon
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Caramel Pecan CinnaPack - 6 Pack | 50.3g |
| Classic CinnaPack - 6 Pack | 45.1g |
| MiniBon CinnaPack - 15 Pack | 35.2g |
| Caramel Pecan CinnaPack - 4 Pack | 33.5g |
| Classic CinnaPack - 4 Pack | 30.1g |
Every Cinnabon item, ranked
All 66 items we have for Cinnabon, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Refreshers - Small | 0.0g |
| Chocolate Milk | 0.0g |
| Refreshers - Regular | 0.0g |
| Side of Chocolate Sauce | 0.0g |
| Milk | 0.0g |
| Chocolate Sauce | 0.0g |
| Flavored Cold Brew - Small | 0.1g |
| Flavored Cold Brew - Regular | 0.2g |
| Cinnamon Roll Latte (12 oz) | 0.3g |
| Latte (16 oz) | 0.4g |
| Cinnamon Roll Latte (16 oz) | 0.4g |
| Cinnamon Roll Latte (20 oz) | 0.4g |
| Cream Cheese Frosting | 0.5g |
| Caramel Frosting | 0.5g |
| Caramel Topping | 0.5g |
| Chocolate Mocha Chillatta (16 oz) | 0.7g |
| Mochalatta Chill - Small | 0.7g |
| Strawberry Chillatta (16 oz) | 0.9g |
| Mochalatta Chill - Regular | 0.9g |
| Cold Brew with Sweet Cream | 1.0g |
| Side of Caramel Frosting | 1.0g |
| Side of Oreo Pieces | 1.2g |
| Cookie BonBite - 1 count | 1.2g |
| Oreo Chillatta (16 oz) | 1.4g |
| Frosting Pint | 1.4g |
| Grilled Cheese Panini (Cheese Roll) | 1.4g |
| Side of Cream Cheese Frosting | 1.5g |
| Mango Chillatta (16 oz) | 2.0g |
| CinnaSweeties (5-pack) | 2.0g |
| MiniBon Roll | 2.2g |
| BonBites (4-pack) | 2.3g |
| Cookie BonBite - 2 count | 2.5g |
| Egg & Cheese Sandwich with Cheese Roll | 2.5g |
| Cinnabon Stix (5-pack) | 3.0g |
| Classic Stix | 3.0g |
| Churro Swirl | 3.0g |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich with Cheese Roll | 3.2g |
| Caramel Pecanbon MiniBon Roll | 3.7g |
| Cinnabon Stix | 4.0g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | 4.0g |
| Black Forest Ham Panini (Cheese Roll) | 4.5g |
| Center of the Roll - Classic | 4.7g |
| Hot Cocoa (16 oz) | 4.7g |
| Smoked Turkey Panini (Cheese Roll) | 4.8g |
| Smoked Turkey Club Panini (Cheese Roll) | 4.8g |
| Cookie BonBite - 4 count | 4.9g |
| Grilled Cheese Panini (Croissant) | 5.0g |
| Hot Cocoa (12 oz) | 5.1g |
| Churro Stick | 5.4g |
| Caramel Pecan BonBites (4-pack) | 5.5g |
| Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich with Cheese Roll | 6.2g |
| Center of the Roll - Caramel Pecan | 7.0g |
| Classic Roll | 7.1g |
| Maple Sausage Bites (3 ct) | 7.4g |
| Caramel Pecanbon | 8.0g |
| Black Forest Ham Panini (Croissant) | 8.0g |
| Smoked Turkey Panini (Croissant) | 8.3g |
| Smoked Turkey Club Panini (Croissant) | 10.6g |
| Maple Sausage Bites (5 ct) | 12.2g |
| MiniBon CinnaPack - 9 Pack | 21.1g |
| Classic CinnaPack - 4 Pack | 30.1g |
| Caramel Pecan CinnaPack - 4 Pack | 33.5g |
| MiniBon CinnaPack - 15 Pack | 35.2g |
| Classic CinnaPack - 6 Pack | 45.1g |
| Caramel Pecan CinnaPack - 6 Pack | 50.3g |
Frequently asked
Does Cinnabon use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Cinnabon cooks with: margarine (palm oil-based blend with soybean oil); palm shortening in dough; PUFA fraction ~0.15 for roll base; churro/stix fried in soybean oil 0.55. Across the 66 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Cinnabon cook with?
Our research indicates: margarine (palm oil-based blend with soybean oil); palm shortening in dough; PUFA fraction ~0.15 for roll base; churro/stix fried in soybean oil 0.55. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Cinnabon use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Cinnabon cooks with margarine (palm oil-based blend with soybean oil); palm shortening in dough; PUFA fraction ~0.15 for roll base; churro/stix fried in soybean oil 0.55, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Cinnabon seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Cinnabon cooks with margarine (palm oil-based blend with soybean oil); palm shortening in dough; PUFA fraction ~0.15 for roll base; churro/stix fried in soybean oil 0.55, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Cinnabon?
Cream Cheese Frosting is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Cinnabon, at an estimated 0.5g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Cinnabon?
Caramel Pecan CinnaPack - 6 Pack is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Cinnabon, at an estimated 50.3g 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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