Cold Stone Creamery Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Cold Stone Creamery cooks with: dairy fat (ice cream base, ~0.04 PUFA fraction); mix-ins vary: nuts use peanut/tree-nut oils (~0.55), cookie dough/brownie use soybean/canola blend (~0.50), waffle cone uses palm-canola blend (~0.25). Across the 78 menu items we analyzed, it averages 1.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
Safest Orders at Cold Stone Creamery
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: Create Your Own - Like It (5 oz), 1.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Sprinkles Mix-In | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Mix-In | 0.0g |
| Banana Mix-In | 0.0g |
| Hot Fudge | 1.0g |
| Our Strawberry Blonde | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at Cold Stone Creamery
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Ice Cream Cake (6-inch) | 5.0g |
| Ice Cream (Gotta Have It size) | 3.0g |
| Waffle Bowl | 3.0g |
| Shake (Love It / 16 oz) | 3.0g |
| Cake Batter Ice Cream (Love It) | 3.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Cold Stone Creamery use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Cold Stone Creamery cooks with: dairy fat (ice cream base, ~0.04 PUFA fraction); mix-ins vary: nuts use peanut/tree-nut oils (~0.55), cookie dough/brownie use soybean/canola blend (~0.50), waffle cone uses palm-canola blend (~0.25). Across the 78 menu items we analyzed, it averages 1.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Cold Stone Creamery cook with?
Our research indicates: dairy fat (ice cream base, ~0.04 PUFA fraction); mix-ins vary: nuts use peanut/tree-nut oils (~0.55), cookie dough/brownie use soybean/canola blend (~0.50), waffle cone uses palm-canola blend (~0.25). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Cold Stone Creamery use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Cold Stone Creamery cooks with dairy fat (ice cream base, ~0.04 PUFA fraction); mix-ins vary: nuts use peanut/tree-nut oils (~0.55), cookie dough/brownie use soybean/canola blend (~0.50), waffle cone uses palm-canola blend (~0.25), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Cold Stone Creamery seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Cold Stone Creamery cooks with dairy fat (ice cream base, ~0.04 PUFA fraction); mix-ins vary: nuts use peanut/tree-nut oils (~0.55), cookie dough/brownie use soybean/canola blend (~0.50), waffle cone uses palm-canola blend (~0.25), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Cold Stone Creamery?
Sprinkles Mix-In is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Cold Stone Creamery, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Cold Stone Creamery?
Ice Cream Cake (6-inch) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Cold Stone Creamery, at an estimated 5.0g 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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