Smallcakes Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Smallcakes cooks with: butter and palm oil (estimated). Across the 49 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Smallcakes
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: Pink Vanilla Cupcake, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Mini Cupcake (2-pack) | 1.0g |
| Classic Vanilla Cupcake | 2.0g |
| Classic Chocolate Cupcake | 2.0g |
| Lemon Cupcake | 2.0g |
| Salted Caramel Cupcake | 2.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Smallcakes
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Dozen Cupcakes - Assorted | 24.0g |
| Mini Dozen Cupcakes | 18.0g |
| Half Dozen Cupcakes - Assorted | 12.0g |
| Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcake | 5.0g |
| Cookie Cake (small) | 5.0g |
Every Smallcakes item, ranked
All 49 items we have for Smallcakes, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Lemonade with Strawberry Poppers | 0.0g |
| Mini Cupcake (2-pack) | 1.0g |
| Ice Cream - Vanilla Bean (cup) | 1.0g |
| Ice Cream - Salted Caramel (cup) | 1.0g |
| Ice Cream - Birthday Cake (cup) | 1.0g |
| Classic Vanilla Cupcake | 2.0g |
| Classic Chocolate Cupcake | 2.0g |
| Lemon Cupcake | 2.0g |
| Salted Caramel Cupcake | 2.0g |
| Banana Pudding Cupcake | 2.0g |
| Coconut Cupcake | 2.0g |
| Cake Pop | 2.0g |
| Cupcake Shake | 2.0g |
| Ice Cream Shake | 2.0g |
| Ice Cream - Chocoholic (cup) | 2.0g |
| Ice Cream - Peanut Butter Cup (cup) | 2.0g |
| Ice Cream - Cookies N Cream (cup) | 2.0g |
| Ice Cream - Blue Monster Cookie (cup) | 2.0g |
| Famous Red Velvet Cupcake | 3.0g |
| Strawberry Cupcake | 3.0g |
| Carrot Cake Cupcake | 3.0g |
| Cookies & Cream Cupcake | 3.0g |
| Birthday Cake Cupcake | 3.0g |
| Cinnamon Roll Cupcake | 3.0g |
| Confetti Cupcake | 3.0g |
| S'mores Cupcake | 3.0g |
| Pink Vanilla Cupcake | 3.0g |
| Pink Chocolate Cupcake | 3.0g |
| Chocoholic Cupcake | 3.0g |
| Vanilla N Chocolate Cupcake | 3.0g |
| Lemon Drop Cupcake | 3.0g |
| Wedding Cake Cupcake | 3.0g |
| Hot Fudge Sundae Cupcake | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Cream Cupcake | 3.0g |
| German Chocolate Cupcake | 3.0g |
| Caramel Crunch Cupcake | 3.0g |
| Cannoli Cupcake | 3.0g |
| Smash Cake (mini 4-inch) | 4.0g |
| Peanut Butter Cup Cupcake | 4.0g |
| Cupcake in a Jar | 4.0g |
| Cookie Sandwich | 4.0g |
| Brownie | 4.0g |
| Cheesecake (slice) | 4.0g |
| Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcake | 5.0g |
| Cookie Cake (small) | 5.0g |
| Half Dozen Cupcakes - Assorted | 12.0g |
| Mini Dozen Cupcakes | 18.0g |
| Dozen Cupcakes - Assorted | 24.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Smallcakes use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Smallcakes cooks with: butter and palm oil (estimated). Across the 49 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Smallcakes cook with?
Our research indicates: Butter and palm/soybean-based vegetable shortening blend in cake batter and buttercream frosting; no official nutrition data published by corporate — inferred from allergen disclosure and standard franchise bakery practice. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Smallcakes use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Smallcakes cooks with butter and palm oil (estimated), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Smallcakes seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Smallcakes cooks with Butter and palm/soybean-based vegetable shortening blend in cake batter and buttercream frosting; no official nutrition data published by corporate — inferred from allergen disclosure and standard franchise bakery practice, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Smallcakes?
Mini Cupcake (2-pack) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Smallcakes, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Smallcakes?
Dozen Cupcakes - Assorted is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Smallcakes, at an estimated 24.0g 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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