Dunkin' Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Dunkin' cooks with: Donuts fried in palm oil (low PUFA, ~9% of fat); soybean oil appears in doughs, muffins, egg patties, hash browns, and spreads.. Across the 110 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
Safest Orders at Dunkin'
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: Wake-Up Wrap (Turkey Sausage) + Iced Tea, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Everything Bagel | 1.0g |
| Plain Bagel | 1.0g |
| Coolatta Blue Raspberry | 1.0g |
| Coolatta Strawberry | 1.0g |
| Snackin' Bacon | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at Dunkin'
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissant | 10.0g |
| Sausage Egg & Cheese on Croissant | 10.0g |
| Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich | 9.0g |
| Coffee Cake Muffin | 9.0g |
| Bacon Egg & Cheese Croissant | 8.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Dunkin' use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Dunkin' cooks with: Donuts fried in palm oil (low PUFA, ~9% of fat); soybean oil appears in doughs, muffins, egg patties, hash browns, and spreads.. Across the 110 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Dunkin' cook with?
Our research indicates: Donuts fried in palm oil (low PUFA, ~9% of fat); soybean oil appears in doughs, muffins, egg patties, hash browns, and spreads.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Dunkin' use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Dunkin' cooks with Donuts fried in palm oil (low PUFA, ~9% of fat); soybean oil appears in doughs, muffins, egg patties, hash browns, and spreads., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Dunkin' seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Dunkin' cooks with Donuts fried in palm oil (low PUFA, ~9% of fat); soybean oil appears in doughs, muffins, egg patties, hash browns, and spreads., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Dunkin'?
Everything Bagel is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Dunkin', at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Dunkin'?
Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissant is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Dunkin', at an estimated 10.0g 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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See where Dunkin' lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch. Wondering about a specific dish instead? The Is It Seed Oil food guide answers it for 200+ everyday foods, and the distributor oils page covers what independent restaurants fry in.