Sheridan's Frozen Custard Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Single Scoop Custard (vanilla/chocolate) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Sundae with Strawberry Topping | 1.0g PUFA |
| Kids Cup (single flavor) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Double Scoop Custard (vanilla/chocolate) | 2.0g PUFA |
| Concrete (plain custard, no mix-ins) | 2.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Concrete with Peanut Butter Mix-in | 7.0g PUFA |
| Custard Shake (peanut butter) | 7.0g PUFA |
| Waffle Cone (filled, peanut butter custard) | 7.0g PUFA |
| Fudge Brownie Pothole Concrete | 7.0g PUFA |
| Concrete with Reese's Mix-in | 6.0g PUFA |
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 25 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.6g 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.
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?
Concrete with Peanut Butter Mix-in is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Sheridan's Frozen Custard, 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. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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