Daylight Donuts Seed Oil Report Card
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 65 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Daylight Donuts
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 |
|---|---|
| Glazed Ring | 0.8g |
| Chocolate Iced Ring | 0.8g |
| Maple Iced Ring | 0.8g |
| Strawberry Iced Ring | 0.8g |
| White Iced Ring w/ Coconut | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at Daylight Donuts
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Burrito | 6.0g |
| Sausage Egg and Cheese Biscuit | 5.0g |
| Sausage Egg and Cheese Croissant | 5.0g |
| Glazed Sour Cream Cake | 4.0g |
| Raspberry Cream Cheese Bearclaw | 4.0g |
Every Daylight Donuts item, ranked
All 65 items we have for Daylight Donuts, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Milk | 0.0g |
| Energy Drink | 0.0g |
| Chocolate Milk | 0.0g |
| Cinnamon Sugar Cake | 0.7g |
| Plain (Vanilla) Cake Donut | 0.7g |
| Glazed Ring | 0.8g |
| Chocolate Iced Ring | 0.8g |
| Maple Iced Ring | 0.8g |
| Strawberry Iced Ring | 0.8g |
| Maple Frosted Vanilla Cake Donut | 0.8g |
| Orange Frosted Raised Donut | 0.8g |
| White Iced Cake w/ Sprinkles | 0.9g |
| Chocolate Frosted Vanilla Cake Donut with Sprinkles | 0.9g |
| White Iced Ring w/ Coconut | 1.0g |
| Hot Chocolate | 1.0g |
| Ice Cream Single Dip Cake Cone | 1.0g |
| Ice Cream Single Dip Sugar Cone | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Frosted Chocolate Cake Donut | 1.0g |
| Ice Cream Cup - Small | 1.0g |
| Glazed Bismark w/ Lemon Filling | 1.1g |
| Choc Iced Bismark w/ Bavarian Filling | 1.1g |
| Glazed Raspberry Filled Bismarck | 1.1g |
| Chocolate Iced Cake | 1.4g |
| Powdered Sugar Cake | 1.4g |
| Chocolate Frosted Vanilla Cake Donut | 1.4g |
| Powdered Sugar Vanilla Cake Donut | 1.4g |
| Glazed Twist | 1.5g |
| Cinnamon Sugar Twist | 1.5g |
| Glazed Donut Holes | 1.5g |
| Choc Iced Long John | 1.7g |
| Maple Iced Long John | 1.7g |
| Glazed Apple Fritter | 1.7g |
| Glazed Old Fashion Cake | 1.9g |
| Glazed Cinnamon Roll | 2.0g |
| Chocolate Iced Cake w/ Peanuts | 2.0g |
| Ice Cream Cup - Regular | 2.0g |
| Glazed Pinecone | 2.2g |
| Glazed Bear Claw | 2.3g |
| Blueberry Frosted Raised Donut | 3.0g |
| Blueberry Frosted Vanilla Cake Donut | 3.0g |
| Glazed Blueberry Cake Donut | 3.0g |
| Maple Frosted Twist | 3.0g |
| Maple Frosted Old Fashioned Donut | 3.0g |
| Baked Cinnamon Roll | 3.0g |
| Kolache | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Frosted Vanilla Cake Donut with Coconut | 3.0g |
| Plain Old Fashioned Donut | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Frosted Twist | 3.0g |
| Muffin | 3.0g |
| Plain Chocolate Cake Donut | 3.0g |
| Powdered Sugar Chocolate Cake Donut | 3.0g |
| Vanilla Frosted Raised Donut with Sprinkles | 3.0g |
| Maple Frosted Chocolate Cake Donut | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Frosted Old Fashioned Donut | 3.0g |
| Donut Holes - Glazed (Dozen) | 3.1g |
| Glazed Sour Cream Cake | 4.0g |
| Raspberry Cream Cheese Bearclaw | 4.0g |
| Powdered Sugar Raspberry Filled Bismarck | 4.0g |
| Powdered Sugar Lemon Filled Bismarck | 4.0g |
| Sausage Egg and Cheese English Muffin | 4.0g |
| Cherry Fritter | 4.0g |
| Sausage Egg and Cheese Biscuit | 5.0g |
| Sausage Egg and Cheese Croissant | 5.0g |
| Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Burrito | 6.0g |
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 65 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.1g 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.
Does Daylight Donuts use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Daylight Donuts cooks with soy/palm blend shortening (commercial donut fry cube — industry standard for franchise donut chains; no public disclosure found), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Daylight Donuts seed oil free?
Largely yes. Our research indicates Daylight Donuts cooks with soy/palm blend shortening (commercial donut fry cube — industry standard for franchise donut chains; no public disclosure found), which is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.
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 0.8g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Daylight Donuts?
Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Burrito is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Daylight Donuts, at an estimated 6.0g 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. 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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