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 105 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Coolatta Blue Raspberry | 0.0g |
| Coolatta Strawberry | 0.0g |
| Coolatta Vanilla Bean | 0.2g |
| Plain Stuffed Bagel Minis | 0.5g |
| Frozen Chocolate (Medium) | 0.7g |
What to Avoid at Dunkin'
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chipotle Loaded Hash Browns | 15.2g |
| Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich | 12.5g |
| Sausage, Egg & Cheese English Muffin | 10.0g |
| Sausage Egg & Cheese on Croissant | 10.0g |
| Corn Muffin | 9.6g |
Every Dunkin' item, ranked
All 105 items we have for Dunkin', safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Hot Coffee | 0.0g |
| Hot Americano | 0.0g |
| Coolatta Blue Raspberry | 0.0g |
| Iced Coffee | 0.0g |
| Coolatta Strawberry | 0.0g |
| Espresso | 0.0g |
| Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Cold Brew | 0.0g |
| Peach Passionfruit Refresher | 0.0g |
| Bold Breakfast Black Tea | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Dragonfruit Refresher | 0.0g |
| Iced Americano | 0.0g |
| Fruit Punch Refresher | 0.0g |
| Peachberry Tea Dunkin' Zero | 0.0g |
| Starlight Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Freeze Pop Limeade | 0.0g |
| Hot Chocolate (Medium) | 0.2g |
| Hot Chocolate | 0.2g |
| Frozen Matcha Latte | 0.2g |
| Coolatta Vanilla Bean | 0.2g |
| Butter Packet | 0.2g |
| Iced Cappuccino | 0.3g |
| Hot Cappuccino | 0.3g |
| Iced Macchiato | 0.3g |
| Hot Macchiato | 0.3g |
| Shakin' Espresso with Sugar Free Vanilla | 0.4g |
| Plain Stuffed Bagel Minis | 0.5g |
| Latte with Whole Milk (Medium) | 0.5g |
| Hot Matcha Latte | 0.5g |
| Iced Latte | 0.5g |
| Hot Latte | 0.5g |
| Iced Matcha Latte | 0.5g |
| Iced Chai Latte | 0.5g |
| Hot Chai Latte | 0.5g |
| Peanut Butter Dunkalatte | 0.5g |
| Garden Veggie Cream Cheese Spread | 0.5g |
| Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread | 0.5g |
| Classic Plain Cream Cheese Spread | 0.6g |
| Frozen Chocolate (Medium) | 0.7g |
| Cinnamon Raisin Bagel with Cream Cheese | 0.7g |
| Plain Bagel with Cream Cheese | 0.7g |
| Frozen Chocolate | 0.7g |
| Signature Latte with Whole Milk (Medium) | 0.8g |
| Plain Croissant | 0.8g |
| Signature Latte | 0.8g |
| Everything Bagel | 1.0g |
| Plain Bagel | 1.0g |
| Jelly Donut | 1.1g |
| Glazed Donut | 1.2g |
| Strawberry Frosted Donut | 1.2g |
| Maple Frosted Donut | 1.2g |
| Apple Crumb Donut | 1.2g |
| Coffee Chiller with Cream (Medium) | 1.4g |
| Coffee Chiller | 1.4g |
| Avocado Toast | 1.8g |
| Glazed Munchkins (6) | 2.0g |
| Cherrylicious Daydream Refresher | 2.0g |
| Cookie Cravings Iced Coffee | 2.0g |
| Strawberry Sparkler Cloud Latte | 2.0g |
| Dazzleberry Coolatta | 2.0g |
| Butter Spread with Canola Oil | 2.0g |
| Vanilla Creme Donut | 2.3g |
| Chocolate Frosted Donut | 2.5g |
| Snackin' Bacon | 2.5g |
| Old Fashioned Donut | 2.5g |
| Bacon & Cheddar Omelet Bites | 2.5g |
| Grilled Cheese | 2.9g |
| Blueberry Cake Donut | 3.0g |
| Egg White & Veggie Omelet Bites | 3.0g |
| Stars & Stripes Donut | 3.0g |
| Stars & Stripes Munchkins Donut Hole Treats | 3.0g |
| Apple Fritter | 3.1g |
| Boston Kreme Donut | 3.2g |
| Munchkins Glazed (10 ct) | 3.3g |
| Munchkins Jelly (10 ct) | 3.3g |
| Powdered Sugar Donut | 3.4g |
| Hash Browns | 3.5g |
| Bacon Egg & Cheese on Biscuit | 3.7g |
| Glazed Chocolate Cake Donut | 4.0g |
| Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese | 4.0g |
| OREO & PB Coffee Chiller | 4.0g |
| Rocket Pop Donut | 4.0g |
| Wake-Up Wrap - Bacon, Egg & Cheese | 4.3g |
| Bacon Egg & Cheese on Croissant | 4.5g |
| Munchkins (6pc) | 5.0g |
| Maple Sugar Bacon Breakfast Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Stuffed Biscuit Bites | 5.0g |
| Ham & Cheese Toasted Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Wake-Up Wrap - Sausage, Egg & Cheese | 5.5g |
| Egg & Cheese English Muffin | 5.9g |
| Wake-Up Wrap (Turkey Sausage) | 5.9g |
| Wake-Up Wrap Turkey Sausage Egg & Cheese | 5.9g |
| Bacon Egg & Cheese on Bagel | 6.7g |
| Munchkins Chocolate (10 ct) | 6.9g |
| Chicken Bacon Croissant | 8.0g |
| Coffee Cake Muffin | 8.1g |
| Blueberry Muffin | 9.0g |
| Chocolate Chip Muffin | 9.0g |
| Sausage Egg & Cheese on Bagel | 9.2g |
| Turkey Sausage Egg & Cheese on English Muffin | 9.4g |
| Corn Muffin | 9.6g |
| Sausage, Egg & Cheese English Muffin | 10.0g |
| Sausage Egg & Cheese on Croissant | 10.0g |
| Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich | 12.5g |
| Chipotle Loaded Hash Browns | 15.2g |
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 105 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.7g 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'?
Coolatta Blue Raspberry is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Dunkin', at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Dunkin'?
Chipotle Loaded Hash Browns is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Dunkin', at an estimated 15.2g 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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