Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store cooks with: No frying oil used; ice cream and dairy items are made with 18% butterfat (butter fat PUFA fraction ~0.04); hot food items (grilled cheese, hot dog) not prominently offered at most locations and likely prepared with butter on a flat-top griddle given the dairy-forward brand identity; no cooking oil publicly disclosed. Across the 81 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
Safest Orders at Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store
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: Single Scoop, 1.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Hand Packed Strawberry Pint | 1.0g |
| Frostbite Small | 1.0g |
| Waffle Bowl Plain | 1.0g |
| Hand Packed Vanilla Pint | 1.0g |
| Hand Packed Chocolate Pint | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Peanut Butter Waffle Bowl Sundae | 10.0g |
| Chicken Tenders | 10.0g |
| Fudge Brownie Sundae | 9.0g |
| Double Scoop Ice Cream (peanut butter flavor) | 7.0g |
| Hand-Dipped Shake (peanut butter) | 7.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store cooks with: No frying oil used; ice cream and dairy items are made with 18% butterfat (butter fat PUFA fraction ~0.04); hot food items (grilled cheese, hot dog) not prominently offered at most locations and likely prepared with butter on a flat-top griddle given the dairy-forward brand identity; no cooking oil publicly disclosed. Across the 81 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store cook with?
Our research indicates: No frying oil used; ice cream and dairy items are made with 18% butterfat (butter fat PUFA fraction ~0.04); hot food items (grilled cheese, hot dog) not prominently offered at most locations and likely prepared with butter on a flat-top griddle given the dairy-forward brand identity; no cooking oil publicly disclosed. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store cooks with No frying oil used; ice cream and dairy items are made with 18% butterfat (butter fat PUFA fraction ~0.04); hot food items (grilled cheese, hot dog) not prominently offered at most locations and likely prepared with butter on a flat-top griddle given the dairy-forward brand identity; no cooking oil publicly disclosed, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store seed oil free?
Largely yes. Our research indicates Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store cooks with No frying oil used; ice cream and dairy items are made with 18% butterfat (butter fat PUFA fraction ~0.04); hot food items (grilled cheese, hot dog) not prominently offered at most locations and likely prepared with butter on a flat-top griddle given the dairy-forward brand identity; no cooking oil publicly disclosed, which is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.
What is the safest thing to order at Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store?
Hand Packed Strawberry Pint is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store?
Peanut Butter Waffle Bowl Sundae is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store, 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 Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store 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.