Duck Donuts Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Duck Donuts cooks with: palm oil. Across the 68 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Duck 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.
Cleanest full order: Egg & Cheese Donut Sandwich + Drip Coffee (Light Roast), 5.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Egg & Cheese Donut Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Donut Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Sausage, Egg & Cheese Donut Sandwich | 10.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Duck Donuts
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fan Favorites Dozen | 46.9g |
| Donut Hole Dippers 50 Piece | 40.0g |
| Classic Assortment Dozen | 38.9g |
| Build Your Own Donut Dozen | 36.0g |
| Build Your Own Donut Half-Dozen | 18.0g |
Every Duck Donuts item, ranked
All 68 items we have for Duck Donuts, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Coffee (12 oz) | 0.0g |
| Drip Coffee (Light Roast) | 0.0g |
| Drip Coffee (Dark Roast) | 0.0g |
| Cold Brew Coffee | 0.0g |
| Refresher | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Cappuccino | 0.3g |
| Coffee Frappe | 0.3g |
| Latte | 0.4g |
| Mocha | 0.4g |
| Specialty Latte | 0.4g |
| Hot Chocolate | 0.5g |
| Blueberry Milkshake | 1.8g |
| Chocolate Milkshake | 1.8g |
| Maple Bacon Milkshake | 1.8g |
| Salted Caramel Milkshake | 1.8g |
| S'mores Milkshake | 1.8g |
| Strawberries 'N Cream Milkshake | 1.8g |
| Vanilla Milkshake | 1.8g |
| Birthday Cake Milkshake | 1.9g |
| Cookies 'N Cream Milkshake | 1.9g |
| Build Your Own Donut (Single) | 3.0g |
| Bare Cake Donut | 3.2g |
| Glazed Donut | 3.2g |
| Cinnamon Sugar Donut | 3.3g |
| Powdered Sugar Donut | 3.3g |
| Salted Caramel Donut Sundae | 3.5g |
| Vanilla Iced Donut | 3.6g |
| Strawberry Iced Donut | 3.6g |
| Maple Iced Donut | 3.6g |
| Lemon Iced Donut | 3.6g |
| Blueberry Iced Donut | 3.6g |
| Strawberry Shortcake Donut | 3.6g |
| French Toast Donut | 3.6g |
| Blueberry Pancake Donut | 3.6g |
| Chocolate Frosted with Sprinkles Donut | 3.7g |
| Chocolate Iced Donut | 3.7g |
| S'mores Donut | 3.7g |
| Peanut Butter Iced Donut | 3.8g |
| Strawberries 'N Cream Milkshake with Donut | 3.8g |
| Peanut Butter Drizzle Donut | 3.9g |
| Cookies & Cream Donut | 3.9g |
| Chocolate Madness Donut Sundae | 3.9g |
| Cookies and Cream Donut Sundae | 3.9g |
| Peach Donut Sundae | 3.9g |
| Maple Bacon Donut | 4.1g |
| Donut Ice Cream Sandwich | 4.2g |
| Strawberry Shortcake Donut Sundae | 4.2g |
| Beach Ball Donut | 4.3g |
| Peanut Butter Paradise Donut | 4.5g |
| Confetti Donut Sundae | 4.9g |
| S'Mores Donut Sundae | 4.9g |
| S'mores Milkshake with Donut | 4.9g |
| Egg & Cheese Donut Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Coconut Island Bliss Donut | 5.1g |
| Peanut Butter Crunch Sundae | 5.3g |
| Cookies 'N Cream Milkshake with Donut | 5.6g |
| Chocolate Caramel Crunch Donut | 6.0g |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Donut Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Classic Donut Sundae | 6.3g |
| Donut Hole Dippers 10 Piece | 8.0g |
| Sausage, Egg & Cheese Donut Sandwich | 10.0g |
| Donut Hole Dippers 20 Piece | 16.0g |
| Build Your Own Donut Half-Dozen | 18.0g |
| Build Your Own Donut Dozen | 36.0g |
| Classic Assortment Dozen | 38.9g |
| Donut Hole Dippers 50 Piece | 40.0g |
| Fan Favorites Dozen | 46.9g |
Frequently asked
Does Duck Donuts use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Duck Donuts cooks with: palm oil. Across the 68 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Duck Donuts cook with?
Our research indicates: Palm oil shortening. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Duck Donuts use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Duck Donuts cooks with palm oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Duck Donuts seed oil free?
Largely yes. Our research indicates Duck Donuts cooks with palm oil, which is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.
What is the safest thing to order at Duck Donuts?
Egg & Cheese Donut Sandwich is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Duck Donuts, at an estimated 5.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Duck Donuts?
Fan Favorites Dozen is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Duck Donuts, at an estimated 46.9g 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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