Krispy Kreme Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Original Glazed Doughnut Holes (4 pc) | 2.0g PUFA |
| Glazed Raspberry Filled Doughnut | 3.0g PUFA |
| New York Cheesecake Filled Doughnut | 3.0g PUFA |
| Chocolate Iced Doughnut with Sprinkles | 3.0g PUFA |
| Strawberry Iced Doughnut with Sprinkles | 3.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Apple Fritter | 9.0g PUFA |
| Original Filled (Kreme) | 8.0g PUFA |
| Glazed Old-Fashioned | 7.0g PUFA |
| Original Glazed Doughnut | 5.0g PUFA |
| Chocolate Iced Glazed | 5.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Krispy Kreme use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Krispy Kreme cooks with: Palm/soybean blend shortening (~70% palm, ~30% soybean); PUFA fraction ~0.24. Across the 15 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Krispy Kreme cook with?
Our research indicates: Palm/soybean blend shortening (~70% palm, ~30% soybean); PUFA fraction ~0.24. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Krispy Kreme?
Original Glazed Doughnut Holes (4 pc) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Krispy Kreme, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Krispy Kreme?
Apple Fritter is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Krispy Kreme, at an estimated 9.0g 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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