Daylight Donuts Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Daylight Donuts cooks with: soybean and palm oil (estimated). Across the 73 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.0g 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 |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Daylight Donuts
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Burrito | 6.0g |
| Sausage Egg and Cheese Croissant | 5.0g |
| Sausage Egg and Cheese Biscuit | 5.0g |
| Glazed Sour Cream Cake | 4.0g |
| Cherry Fritter | 4.0g |
Every Daylight Donuts item, ranked
All 73 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 |
| 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 |
| Orange Frosted Raised Donut | 0.8g |
| Maple Frosted Vanilla Cake 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 |
| Chocolate Frosted Chocolate Cake Donut | 1.0g |
| Ice Cream Single Dip Cake Cone | 1.0g |
| Ice Cream Single Dip Sugar Cone | 1.0g |
| Ice Cream Cup - Small | 1.0g |
| Hot Chocolate | 1.0g |
| Glazed Bismark w/ Lemon Filling | 1.1g |
| Choc Iced Bismark w/ Bavarian Filling | 1.1g |
| Glazed Raspberry Filled Bismarck | 1.1g |
| Glazed Bismark w/ Strawberry Filling | 1.1g |
| White Iced Cake w/ Coconut | 1.1g |
| Strawberry Iced Cake | 1.1g |
| Orange Iced Cake | 1.1g |
| White Iced Cake | 1.2g |
| Strawberry Iced Cake w/ Sprinkles | 1.2g |
| 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 |
| Choc Iced Choc Cake w/ Sprinkles | 1.7g |
| Maple Iced Cake w/ Peanuts | 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 |
| Choc Iced Bismark w/ Holland Creme Filling | 2.9g |
| Blueberry Frosted Raised Donut | 3.0g |
| Vanilla Frosted Raised Donut with Sprinkles | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Frosted Vanilla Cake Donut with Coconut | 3.0g |
| Blueberry Frosted Vanilla Cake Donut | 3.0g |
| Plain Chocolate Cake Donut | 3.0g |
| Maple Frosted Chocolate Cake Donut | 3.0g |
| Powdered Sugar Chocolate Cake Donut | 3.0g |
| Glazed Blueberry Cake Donut | 3.0g |
| Plain Old Fashioned Donut | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Frosted Old Fashioned Donut | 3.0g |
| Maple Frosted Old Fashioned Donut | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Frosted Twist | 3.0g |
| Maple Frosted Twist | 3.0g |
| Baked Cinnamon Roll | 3.0g |
| Muffin | 3.0g |
| Kolache | 3.0g |
| Donut Holes - Glazed (Dozen) | 3.1g |
| Glazed Sour Cream Cake | 4.0g |
| Cherry Fritter | 4.0g |
| Powdered Sugar Raspberry Filled Bismarck | 4.0g |
| Powdered Sugar Lemon Filled Bismarck | 4.0g |
| Raspberry Cream Cheese Bearclaw | 4.0g |
| Sausage Egg and Cheese English Muffin | 4.0g |
| Sausage Egg and Cheese Croissant | 5.0g |
| Sausage Egg and Cheese Biscuit | 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: soybean and palm oil (estimated). Across the 73 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.0g 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 soybean and palm oil (estimated), 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?
Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Burrito is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Daylight Donuts, at an estimated 6.0g 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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