Honey Dew Donuts Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Honey Dew Donuts cooks with: Palm oil and soybean oil shortening, palm first, per the chain's own ingredient statements on honeydewdonuts.com/menu (every yeast and cake donut lists 'palm oil, soybean oil' as the only added fats); Apple Fritter palm and/or cottonseed and/or canola plus soybean; Cinnamon and Raspberry Sticks 'shortening (canola oil, palm oil)' plus soybean; hash browns a canola/soybean/cottonseed/sunflower/corn blend; muffins straight soybean oil; hot chocolate mix partially hydrogenated coconut/palm kernel plus hydrogenated soybean.. Across the 77 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Honey Dew 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: Mac & Cheese + Hot Coffee (large), 1.6g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Frozen Strawberry Blast (medium) | 0.5g |
| Bagel with Cream Cheese | 1.0g |
| Mac & Cheese | 1.6g |
| Sausage Egg & Cheese Sandwich | 2.0g |
| Frozen Oreo Blast (medium) | 2.6g |
What to Avoid at Honey Dew Donuts
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Pistachio Nut Muffin | 22.2g |
| Corn Muffin | 18.6g |
| Chocolate Chip Muffin | 17.0g |
| Blueberry Muffin | 16.3g |
| Chocolate Dew Drops (12 piece) | 13.2g |
Every Honey Dew Donuts item, ranked
All 77 items we have for Honey Dew Donuts, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Hot Coffee (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Iced Coffee (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Iced Cold Brew (medium) | 0.0g |
| Hot Chai (medium) | 0.0g |
| Red Bull Iced (medium) | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Nitro Cold Brew (medium) | 0.0g |
| Hot Chocolate (medium) | 0.1g |
| Iced Cappuccino (medium) | 0.4g |
| Hot Cappuccino (medium) | 0.4g |
| Frozen Strawberry Blast (medium) | 0.5g |
| Hot Latte (medium) | 0.5g |
| Iced Chai (medium) | 0.5g |
| Frozen Coffee Blast (medium) | 0.7g |
| Avocado Toast | 0.8g |
| Iced Latte (medium) | 0.8g |
| Croissant | 0.8g |
| Old Fashioned Donut | 1.0g |
| Crumb Donut | 1.0g |
| Bagel with Cream Cheese | 1.0g |
| Iced Macchiato (medium) | 1.0g |
| Honey Dip Dew Drops (6 piece) | 1.3g |
| Jelly Filled Dew Drops (6 piece) | 1.3g |
| Mac & Cheese | 1.6g |
| Sausage Egg & Cheese Sandwich | 2.0g |
| Churro Dew Drops (6 piece) | 2.0g |
| Frozen Oreo Blast (medium) | 2.6g |
| Honey Dip Dew Drops (12 piece) | 2.6g |
| Jelly Filled Dew Drops (12 piece) | 2.6g |
| Apple Fritter | 2.7g |
| Coconut Donut | 2.9g |
| Cranberry Nut Muffin | 3.0g |
| Apple Cider Donut | 3.2g |
| Jelly Donut | 3.4g |
| Apple Filled Donut | 3.4g |
| Honey Dip Donut | 3.4g |
| Boston Cream Donut | 3.6g |
| French Cruller | 3.6g |
| Grilled Cheese Sandwich | 3.7g |
| Blueberry Cake Donut | 4.0g |
| Egg & Cheese Sandwich | 4.0g |
| Ham, Egg & Cheese Sandwich | 4.0g |
| Churro Dew Drops (12 piece) | 4.0g |
| Strawberry Frosted Donut | 4.2g |
| Bavarian Cream Donut | 4.2g |
| Honey Dew Drops (6 piece) | 4.2g |
| Cinnamon Dew Drops (6 piece) | 4.2g |
| Powdered Dew Drops (6 piece) | 4.2g |
| Plain Dew Drops (6 piece) | 4.2g |
| Honey Dew Donut | 4.8g |
| Cinnamon Donut | 4.8g |
| Butternut Donut | 4.8g |
| Chocolate Frosted Donut | 5.0g |
| Steak, Egg & Cheese Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Linguica, Egg & Cheese Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Chicken Salad Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Double Chocolate Donut | 5.6g |
| Chocolate Iced Donut | 6.4g |
| Breakfast Cup | 6.4g |
| Chocolate Dew Drops (6 piece) | 6.6g |
| Blueberry Dew Drops (6 piece) | 6.6g |
| Breakfast Burrito | 7.1g |
| Bacon, Egg and Cheese Croissant Sandwich | 7.2g |
| Waffle Breakfast Sandwich | 7.5g |
| Hash Browns | 7.5g |
| Plain Dew Drops (12 piece) | 8.3g |
| Cinnamon Dew Drops (12 piece) | 8.3g |
| Powdered Dew Drops (12 piece) | 8.3g |
| Honey Dew Drops (12 piece) | 8.3g |
| Raspberry Stick | 9.9g |
| Cinnamon Stick | 9.9g |
| Chocolate Dew Drops (12 piece) | 13.2g |
| Blueberry Dew Drops (12 piece) | 13.2g |
| Blueberry Muffin | 16.3g |
| Chocolate Chip Muffin | 17.0g |
| Corn Muffin | 18.6g |
| Pistachio Nut Muffin | 22.2g |
Frequently asked
Does Honey Dew Donuts use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Honey Dew Donuts cooks with: Palm oil and soybean oil shortening, palm first, per the chain's own ingredient statements on honeydewdonuts.com/menu (every yeast and cake donut lists 'palm oil, soybean oil' as the only added fats); Apple Fritter palm and/or cottonseed and/or canola plus soybean; Cinnamon and Raspberry Sticks 'shortening (canola oil, palm oil)' plus soybean; hash browns a canola/soybean/cottonseed/sunflower/corn blend; muffins straight soybean oil; hot chocolate mix partially hydrogenated coconut/palm kernel plus hydrogenated soybean.. Across the 77 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Honey Dew Donuts cook with?
Our research indicates: Palm oil and soybean oil shortening, palm first, per the chain's own ingredient statements on honeydewdonuts.com/menu (every yeast and cake donut lists 'palm oil, soybean oil' as the only added fats); Apple Fritter palm and/or cottonseed and/or canola plus soybean; Cinnamon and Raspberry Sticks 'shortening (canola oil, palm oil)' plus soybean; hash browns a canola/soybean/cottonseed/sunflower/corn blend; muffins straight soybean oil; hot chocolate mix partially hydrogenated coconut/palm kernel plus hydrogenated soybean.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Honey Dew Donuts use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Honey Dew Donuts cooks with Palm oil and soybean oil shortening, palm first, per the chain's own ingredient statements on honeydewdonuts.com/menu (every yeast and cake donut lists 'palm oil, soybean oil' as the only added fats); Apple Fritter palm and/or cottonseed and/or canola plus soybean; Cinnamon and Raspberry Sticks 'shortening (canola oil, palm oil)' plus soybean; hash browns a canola/soybean/cottonseed/sunflower/corn blend; muffins straight soybean oil; hot chocolate mix partially hydrogenated coconut/palm kernel plus hydrogenated soybean., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Honey Dew Donuts seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Honey Dew Donuts cooks with Palm oil and soybean oil shortening, palm first, per the chain's own ingredient statements on honeydewdonuts.com/menu (every yeast and cake donut lists 'palm oil, soybean oil' as the only added fats); Apple Fritter palm and/or cottonseed and/or canola plus soybean; Cinnamon and Raspberry Sticks 'shortening (canola oil, palm oil)' plus soybean; hash browns a canola/soybean/cottonseed/sunflower/corn blend; muffins straight soybean oil; hot chocolate mix partially hydrogenated coconut/palm kernel plus hydrogenated soybean., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Honey Dew Donuts?
Frozen Strawberry Blast (medium) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Honey Dew Donuts, at an estimated 0.5g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Honey Dew Donuts?
Pistachio Nut Muffin is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Honey Dew Donuts, at an estimated 22.2g 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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