Pretzelmaker Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Pretzelmaker cooks with: Soybean oil brush, not butter: the chain's own ingredient statement (PM-Allergen_Ingred_Nutri_6.15.26.pdf, linked from pretzelmaker.com/nutritionals) lists 'Pretzel Butter' as soybean oil and hydrogenated soybean oil with salt, sunflower lecithin, artificial butter flavour and beta carotene, no dairy, and the allergen grid marks the plain bites Soy and Wheat only. The dough pre-mix also carries soybean oil. Cheese dips are dairy; the pretzel dogs are beef. Earlier record claiming a butter brush was wrong. Corrected 2026-09-04 from the chain's documents.. Across the 47 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Pretzelmaker
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: Mini Dog Pretzel Bites + Lemonade (Original), 5.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Caramel | 0.0g |
| Vanilla Glaze | 0.0g |
| Pizza Sauce | 0.5g |
| Original Salted Pretzel | 1.0g |
| Original Unsalted Pretzel | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at Pretzelmaker
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Mini Dog Pretzel Bites (16 pc) | 22.8g |
| Mozzarella Stuffed Pretzel Bites (Large) | 18.8g |
| Unsalted Pretzel Bites - Large | 17.4g |
| Garlic Pretzel Bites - Large | 17.4g |
| Salted Pretzel Bites - Large | 17.4g |
Every Pretzelmaker item, ranked
All 47 items we have for Pretzelmaker, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Lemonade (Original) | 0.0g |
| Flavored Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Frozen Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Raspberry Frozen Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Icee | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Frozen Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Caramel | 0.0g |
| Vanilla Glaze | 0.0g |
| Pizza Sauce | 0.5g |
| Strawberry Smoothie | 0.9g |
| Mango Smoothie | 0.9g |
| Strawberry Banana Smoothie | 0.9g |
| Original Salted Pretzel | 1.0g |
| Original Unsalted Pretzel | 1.0g |
| Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel | 1.0g |
| Garlic Pretzel | 1.0g |
| Parmesan Pretzel | 1.0g |
| Combo Box of Bites (Assorted) | 1.0g |
| Peach Smoothie | 1.0g |
| Cream Cheese Dip | 1.0g |
| Honey Mustard Dip | 2.0g |
| Cheddar Cheese | 3.5g |
| Nacho Cheese | 3.5g |
| Pretzel Bites Combo | 5.0g |
| Mini Dog Pretzel Bites Combo | 6.0g |
| Mozzarella Stuffed Pretzel Bites Combo | 7.0g |
| Box of Bites | 7.0g |
| Salted Pretzel Bites - Small | 8.4g |
| Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites - Small | 8.4g |
| Unsalted Pretzel Bites - Small | 8.4g |
| Mozzarella Stuffed Pretzel Bites (Regular) | 8.6g |
| Parmesan Pretzel Bites - Small | 8.9g |
| Garlic Pretzel Bites - Small | 9.0g |
| Mini Dog Pretzel Bites (8 pc) | 10.2g |
| Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites - Regular | 10.8g |
| Salted Pretzel Bites - Regular | 10.8g |
| Garlic Pretzel Bites - Regular | 10.8g |
| Unsalted Pretzel Bites - Regular | 10.8g |
| Parmesan Pretzel Bites - Regular | 10.9g |
| Parmesan Pretzel Bites - Large | 16.7g |
| Unsalted Pretzel Bites - Large | 17.4g |
| Garlic Pretzel Bites - Large | 17.4g |
| Salted Pretzel Bites - Large | 17.4g |
| Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites - Large | 17.4g |
| Mozzarella Stuffed Pretzel Bites (Large) | 18.8g |
| Mini Dog Pretzel Bites (16 pc) | 22.8g |
Frequently asked
Does Pretzelmaker use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Pretzelmaker cooks with: Soybean oil brush, not butter: the chain's own ingredient statement (PM-Allergen_Ingred_Nutri_6.15.26.pdf, linked from pretzelmaker.com/nutritionals) lists 'Pretzel Butter' as soybean oil and hydrogenated soybean oil with salt, sunflower lecithin, artificial butter flavour and beta carotene, no dairy, and the allergen grid marks the plain bites Soy and Wheat only. The dough pre-mix also carries soybean oil. Cheese dips are dairy; the pretzel dogs are beef. Earlier record claiming a butter brush was wrong. Corrected 2026-09-04 from the chain's documents.. Across the 47 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Pretzelmaker cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean oil brush, not butter: the chain's own ingredient statement (PM-Allergen_Ingred_Nutri_6.15.26.pdf, linked from pretzelmaker.com/nutritionals) lists 'Pretzel Butter' as soybean oil and hydrogenated soybean oil with salt, sunflower lecithin, artificial butter flavour and beta carotene, no dairy, and the allergen grid marks the plain bites Soy and Wheat only. The dough pre-mix also carries soybean oil. Cheese dips are dairy; the pretzel dogs are beef. Earlier record claiming a butter brush was wrong. Corrected 2026-09-04 from the chain's documents.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Pretzelmaker use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Pretzelmaker cooks with Soybean oil brush, not butter: the chain's own ingredient statement (PM-Allergen_Ingred_Nutri_6.15.26.pdf, linked from pretzelmaker.com/nutritionals) lists 'Pretzel Butter' as soybean oil and hydrogenated soybean oil with salt, sunflower lecithin, artificial butter flavour and beta carotene, no dairy, and the allergen grid marks the plain bites Soy and Wheat only. The dough pre-mix also carries soybean oil. Cheese dips are dairy; the pretzel dogs are beef. Earlier record claiming a butter brush was wrong. Corrected 2026-09-04 from the chain's documents., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Pretzelmaker seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Pretzelmaker cooks with Soybean oil brush, not butter: the chain's own ingredient statement (PM-Allergen_Ingred_Nutri_6.15.26.pdf, linked from pretzelmaker.com/nutritionals) lists 'Pretzel Butter' as soybean oil and hydrogenated soybean oil with salt, sunflower lecithin, artificial butter flavour and beta carotene, no dairy, and the allergen grid marks the plain bites Soy and Wheat only. The dough pre-mix also carries soybean oil. Cheese dips are dairy; the pretzel dogs are beef. Earlier record claiming a butter brush was wrong. Corrected 2026-09-04 from the chain's documents., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Pretzelmaker?
Caramel is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Pretzelmaker, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Pretzelmaker?
Mini Dog Pretzel Bites (16 pc) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Pretzelmaker, at an estimated 22.8g 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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