Sheridan's Frozen Custard Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Sheridan's Frozen Custard cooks with: No frying oil — custard base is dairy fat (cream, milk, egg yolks); waffle cones likely use soybean/cottonseed shortening (standard industry formulation); peanut butter mix-ins contribute peanut-oil PUFA; Oreo/cookie mix-ins contribute soybean-oil PUFA. Across the 69 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Sheridan's Frozen Custard
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: Vanilla Custard Cup 2 Scoops, 1.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Single Scoop Custard (vanilla/chocolate) | 1.0g |
| Vanilla Custard Pint | 1.0g |
| Vanilla Custard Cup 3 Scoops | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Custard Cup 2 Scoops | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Custard Cup 3 Scoops | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at Sheridan's Frozen Custard
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fish Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Burger and Fries Supreme | 12.0g |
| Chicken Sandwich | 12.0g |
| Pork Tenderloin Sandwich | 11.0g |
| Double Cheeseburger | 8.0g |
Every Sheridan's Frozen Custard item, ranked
All 69 items we have for Sheridan's Frozen Custard, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Strawberry Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Single Scoop Custard (vanilla/chocolate) | 1.0g |
| Sundae with Strawberry Topping | 1.0g |
| Kids Cup (single flavor) | 1.0g |
| Vanilla Custard Cone 2 Scoops | 1.0g |
| Mango Dango Sundae | 1.0g |
| Vanilla Custard Pint | 1.0g |
| Vanilla Custard Cup 3 Scoops | 1.0g |
| Vanilla Malt Regular | 1.0g |
| Buck-A-Roo Sundae | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Shake Regular | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Malt Regular | 1.0g |
| Pina Colada Smoothie | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Custard Cup 2 Scoops | 1.0g |
| Razzle Dazzle Sundae | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Custard Cup 3 Scoops | 1.0g |
| Vanilla Custard Cup 2 Scoops | 1.0g |
| Create Your Own Sundae | 1.0g |
| Fruit Smoothie | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Custard Cone 2 Scoops | 1.0g |
| Root Beer Float Regular | 1.0g |
| Root Beer Float Large | 1.0g |
| Vanilla Shake Regular | 1.0g |
| Double Scoop Custard (vanilla/chocolate) | 2.0g |
| Concrete (plain custard, no mix-ins) | 2.0g |
| Concrete with Fresh Fruit (strawberry/peach) | 2.0g |
| Custard Shake (vanilla/chocolate/strawberry) | 2.0g |
| Sundae with Hot Fudge | 2.0g |
| Sundae with Caramel | 2.0g |
| Waffle Cone (filled, plain custard) | 2.0g |
| Vanilla Shake Large | 2.0g |
| Joe's Key Lime Pie Concrete | 2.0g |
| Caramel Pretzel Crunch Concrete | 2.0g |
| Chocolate Shake Large | 2.0g |
| Strawberry Shortcake Sundae | 2.0g |
| Create Your Own Concrete Regular | 2.0g |
| Create Your Own Concrete Large | 2.0g |
| Grant's Grasshopper Concrete | 2.0g |
| Vanilla Custard Quart | 2.0g |
| Royal Turtle Sundae | 2.0g |
| Chocolate Kiss Concrete | 2.0g |
| Birthday Cake Concrete | 2.0g |
| Concrete with Cheesecake Mix-in | 3.0g |
| Banana Split | 3.0g |
| Ice Cream Sandwich | 3.0g |
| New York Cheesecake Slice | 3.0g |
| Royal Turtle Sundae (with pecans) | 3.0g |
| Hunk of Love Sundae | 3.0g |
| Salted Caramel Brownie Sundae | 3.0g |
| Brownie | 3.0g |
| Mocha Almond Concrete | 4.0g |
| Veggie Burger | 4.0g |
| Concrete with Oreo/Cookie Mix-in | 5.0g |
| Concrete with Brownie Mix-in | 5.0g |
| Custard Shake (Oreo/cookie) | 5.0g |
| Dirt and Worms Concrete | 5.0g |
| Pure Steak Burger | 5.0g |
| Burger with Cheddar | 5.0g |
| Concrete with Reese's Mix-in | 6.0g |
| Concrete with Peanut Butter Mix-in | 7.0g |
| Custard Shake (peanut butter) | 7.0g |
| Waffle Cone (filled, peanut butter custard) | 7.0g |
| Fudge Brownie Pothole Concrete | 7.0g |
| Double Burger | 7.0g |
| Double Cheeseburger | 8.0g |
| Pork Tenderloin Sandwich | 11.0g |
| Burger and Fries Supreme | 12.0g |
| Chicken Sandwich | 12.0g |
| Fish Sandwich | 13.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Sheridan's Frozen Custard use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Sheridan's Frozen Custard cooks with: No frying oil — custard base is dairy fat (cream, milk, egg yolks); waffle cones likely use soybean/cottonseed shortening (standard industry formulation); peanut butter mix-ins contribute peanut-oil PUFA; Oreo/cookie mix-ins contribute soybean-oil PUFA. Across the 69 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Sheridan's Frozen Custard cook with?
Our research indicates: No frying oil — custard base is dairy fat (cream, milk, egg yolks); waffle cones likely use soybean/cottonseed shortening (standard industry formulation); peanut butter mix-ins contribute peanut-oil PUFA; Oreo/cookie mix-ins contribute soybean-oil PUFA. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Sheridan's Frozen Custard use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Sheridan's Frozen Custard cooks with No frying oil — custard base is dairy fat (cream, milk, egg yolks); waffle cones likely use soybean/cottonseed shortening (standard industry formulation); peanut butter mix-ins contribute peanut-oil PUFA; Oreo/cookie mix-ins contribute soybean-oil PUFA, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Sheridan's Frozen Custard seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Sheridan's Frozen Custard cooks with No frying oil — custard base is dairy fat (cream, milk, egg yolks); waffle cones likely use soybean/cottonseed shortening (standard industry formulation); peanut butter mix-ins contribute peanut-oil PUFA; Oreo/cookie mix-ins contribute soybean-oil PUFA, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Sheridan's Frozen Custard?
Single Scoop Custard (vanilla/chocolate) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Sheridan's Frozen Custard, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Sheridan's Frozen Custard?
Fish Sandwich is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Sheridan's Frozen Custard, at an estimated 13.0g 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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