Daylight Donuts Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Glazed Ring | 1.0g PUFA |
| Chocolate Iced Ring | 1.0g PUFA |
| Maple Iced Ring | 1.0g PUFA |
| Strawberry Iced Ring | 1.0g PUFA |
| White Iced Ring w/ Coconut | 1.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Glazed Sour Cream Cake | 4.0g PUFA |
| Glazed Bear Claw | 3.0g PUFA |
| Glazed Cinnamon Roll | 3.0g PUFA |
| Glazed Pinecone | 3.0g PUFA |
| Glazed Old Fashion Cake | 3.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Daylight Donuts use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Daylight Donuts cooks with: soy/palm blend shortening (commercial donut fry cube — industry standard for franchise donut chains; no public disclosure found). Across the 24 menu items we analyzed, it averages 1.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Daylight Donuts cook with?
Our research indicates: soy/palm blend shortening (commercial donut fry cube — industry standard for franchise donut chains; no public disclosure found). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Daylight Donuts?
Glazed Ring is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Daylight Donuts, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Daylight Donuts?
Glazed Sour Cream Cake is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Daylight Donuts, at an estimated 4.0g 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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