Parlor Doughnuts Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Parlor Doughnuts cooks with: Undisclosed — no public frying-oil or ingredient statement found (their nutrition/allergen guide is not posted online); estimated as a soy-leaning vegetable oil blend, ~0.35 PUFA share. Across the 16 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
Safest Orders at Parlor Doughnuts
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: French Toast Layered Doughnut, 5.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chorizo Breakfast Taco | 3.0g |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich | 3.0g |
| French Toast Layered Doughnut | 5.0g |
What to Avoid at Parlor Doughnuts
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Coconut Cream Filled Layered Doughnut | 7.0g |
| Peanut Butter Cup Layered Doughnut | 6.0g |
| OG Pepperoni Layered Doughnut | 6.0g |
| French Toast Layered Doughnut | 5.0g |
| Maple Bacon Layered Doughnut | 5.0g |
Every Parlor Doughnuts item, ranked
All 16 items we have for Parlor Doughnuts, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Latte | 0.0g |
| Cold Brew | 0.0g |
| Hot Chocolate | 1.0g |
| Chorizo Breakfast Taco | 3.0g |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich | 3.0g |
| Avocado Toast | 3.0g |
| Honey Glazed Layered Doughnut | 4.0g |
| Doughnut Holes (6 pc) | 4.0g |
| French Toast Layered Doughnut | 5.0g |
| Maple Bacon Layered Doughnut | 5.0g |
| Chocolate Chocolate Layered Doughnut | 5.0g |
| Churro Layered Doughnut | 5.0g |
| Strawberry Shortcake Layered Doughnut | 5.0g |
| Peanut Butter Cup Layered Doughnut | 6.0g |
| OG Pepperoni Layered Doughnut | 6.0g |
| Coconut Cream Filled Layered Doughnut | 7.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Parlor Doughnuts use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Parlor Doughnuts cooks with: Undisclosed — no public frying-oil or ingredient statement found (their nutrition/allergen guide is not posted online); estimated as a soy-leaning vegetable oil blend, ~0.35 PUFA share. Across the 16 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Parlor Doughnuts cook with?
Our research indicates: Undisclosed — no public frying-oil or ingredient statement found (their nutrition/allergen guide is not posted online); estimated as a soy-leaning vegetable oil blend, ~0.35 PUFA share. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Parlor Doughnuts use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Parlor Doughnuts cooks with Undisclosed — no public frying-oil or ingredient statement found (their nutrition/allergen guide is not posted online); estimated as a soy-leaning vegetable oil blend, ~0.35 PUFA share, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Parlor Doughnuts seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Parlor Doughnuts cooks with Undisclosed — no public frying-oil or ingredient statement found (their nutrition/allergen guide is not posted online); estimated as a soy-leaning vegetable oil blend, ~0.35 PUFA share, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Parlor Doughnuts?
Chorizo Breakfast Taco is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Parlor Doughnuts, at an estimated 3.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Parlor Doughnuts?
Coconut Cream Filled Layered Doughnut is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Parlor Doughnuts, at an estimated 7.0g 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. 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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