Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Single Scoop Ice Cream (plain flavor) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Root Beer Float | 1.0g PUFA |
| Kids Scoop Cup (plain) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Double Scoop Ice Cream (plain flavor) | 2.0g PUFA |
| Hand-Dipped Shake (vanilla/chocolate/strawberry) | 2.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Peanut Butter Waffle Bowl Sundae | 10.0g PUFA |
| Fudge Brownie Sundae | 9.0g PUFA |
| Double Scoop Ice Cream (peanut butter flavor) | 7.0g PUFA |
| Hand-Dipped Shake (peanut butter) | 7.0g PUFA |
| Peanut Butter Sundae | 6.0g PUFA |
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 25 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium 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.
What is the safest thing to order at Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store?
Single Scoop Ice Cream (plain flavor) 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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