Voodoo Doughnut Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Voodoo Doughnut cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 49 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Voodoo Doughnut fry in? The full answer
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Safest Orders at Voodoo Doughnut
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: Raised Glazed + Single Doughnut + Bottled Water, 5.2g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Diablos Rex | 3.0g |
| Maple Old Fashioned | 4.2g |
| Grape Ape | 4.8g |
| Vegan Raised Glazed | 5.0g |
| Raised Glazed | 5.2g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Voodoo Doughnut
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Voodoo Dozen | 64.6g |
| Classic Dozen | 54.1g |
| Vegan Voodoo Dozen | 36.0g |
| Vegan Apple Fritter | 16.7g |
| Memphis Mafia | 15.4g |
Every Voodoo Doughnut item, ranked
All 49 items we have for Voodoo Doughnut, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| La Colombe Triple Draft Latte | 0.3g |
| La Colombe Mocha Latte | 0.3g |
| La Colombe Vanilla Latte | 0.3g |
| Hot Chocolate | 1.0g |
| Plain Cake | 2.0g |
| Cinnamon Sugar Cake | 2.0g |
| Marshall Mathers | 2.7g |
| Chocolate Cake | 3.0g |
| Diablos Rex | 3.0g |
| Blueberry Cake | 3.1g |
| Sprinkle Cake | 3.2g |
| Maple Blazer Blunt | 3.4g |
| Glazed Old Fashioned | 4.0g |
| Pride Bar | 4.0g |
| Maple Old Fashioned | 4.2g |
| Chocolate Old Fashioned | 4.2g |
| Oh Captain My Captain | 4.6g |
| Grape Ape | 4.8g |
| Churro Cheesecake | 5.0g |
| Raspberry Romeo | 5.0g |
| Vegan Raised Glazed | 5.0g |
| Raised Glazed | 5.2g |
| Maple Bar | 5.8g |
| Strawberry Go-Tart | 5.8g |
| Mango Tango | 5.8g |
| Chocolate Ring | 6.0g |
| Banana Cream Pie | 6.0g |
| Buttermilk Bar | 6.2g |
| Vegan Chocolate Ring | 6.3g |
| Vegan Maple Bar | 6.3g |
| The Homer | 6.4g |
| Bacon Maple Bar | 6.6g |
| Voodoo Doll | 6.6g |
| Portland Cream | 6.6g |
| Maple Cream | 6.6g |
| Vegan Maple Cream | 6.8g |
| Vegan Portland Cream | 6.8g |
| Vegan Voodoo Doll | 6.8g |
| Vegan Dirt | 7.7g |
| Dirt | 8.3g |
| Old Dirty Bastard | 9.4g |
| Apple Fritter | 13.2g |
| Cock N Balls | 14.6g |
| Memphis Mafia | 15.4g |
| Vegan Apple Fritter | 16.7g |
| Vegan Voodoo Dozen | 36.0g |
| Classic Dozen | 54.1g |
| Voodoo Dozen | 64.6g |
Frequently asked
Does Voodoo Doughnut use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Voodoo Doughnut cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 49 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Voodoo Doughnut cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean oil blend. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Voodoo Doughnut use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Voodoo Doughnut cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Voodoo Doughnut seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Voodoo Doughnut cooks with soybean oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Voodoo Doughnut?
Diablos Rex is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Voodoo Doughnut, at an estimated 3.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Voodoo Doughnut?
Voodoo Dozen is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Voodoo Doughnut, at an estimated 64.6g 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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