Winchell's Donuts Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Winchell's Donuts cooks with: soybean and cottonseed oil. Across the 89 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Winchell's Donuts
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: Glazed Buttermilk Bar + Regular Drip Coffee, 4.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Bagel with Egg and Cheese | 4.0g |
| Bagel with Ham Egg and Cheese | 4.0g |
| Egg & Cheese Burrito | 5.0g |
| Bagel with Sausage Egg and Cheese | 5.0g |
| Buttermilk Bar | 6.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Winchell's Donuts
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Winchell's Dozen | 36.0g |
| Half Dozen Donuts | 18.0g |
| Cinnamon Roll | 10.0g |
| Apple Fritter | 9.0g |
| Donut Holes (6 pc) | 9.0g |
Every Winchell's Donuts item, ranked
All 89 items we have for Winchell's Donuts, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Hot Coffee (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Iced Coffee (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Cold Brew Iced Coffee | 0.0g |
| Regular Drip Coffee | 0.0g |
| Decaf Coffee | 0.0g |
| Fountain Soda | 0.0g |
| Bottled Soda | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Cranberry Juice | 0.0g |
| Calypso Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Calypso Strawberry Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Whole Milk | 0.0g |
| French Vanilla Cappuccino | 1.0g |
| Mocha Cappuccino | 1.0g |
| English Toffee Coffee | 1.0g |
| Hot Cocoa | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Milk | 1.0g |
| Strawberry Milk | 1.0g |
| Strawberry Frosted Donut | 3.0g |
| Glazed Raised Donut | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Iced Raised Donut | 3.0g |
| Maple Iced Raised Donut | 3.0g |
| Cherry Iced Raised Donut | 3.0g |
| Granulated Sugar Raised Donut | 3.0g |
| Glazed with Sprinkles Raised Donut | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Iced with Sprinkles Raised Donut | 3.0g |
| Old Fashioned Glazed Cake Donut | 3.0g |
| Old Fashioned Chocolate Iced Cake Donut | 3.0g |
| White Iced Cake with Rainbow Sprinkles | 3.0g |
| White Iced Cake with Chocolate Sprinkles | 3.0g |
| White Iced Cake with Peanuts | 3.0g |
| White Iced Cake with Coconut | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Iced Cake Donut | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Iced Cake with Sprinkles | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Iced Cake with Peanuts | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Iced Cake with Coconut | 3.0g |
| Dark Chocolate Cake Donut | 3.0g |
| Dark Chocolate Cake with Sprinkles | 3.0g |
| Maple Iced Cake Donut | 3.0g |
| Cherry Iced Cake Donut | 3.0g |
| Glazed Blueberry Cake Donut | 3.0g |
| Cinnamon Crumb Cake Donut | 3.0g |
| Raised Cinnamon Crumb Donut | 3.0g |
| Raised Glazed Raspberry Jelly Donut | 3.0g |
| Raised Granulated Sugar Strawberry Jelly Donut | 3.0g |
| Raised Granulated Sugar Lemon Jelly Donut | 3.0g |
| Glazed Cake Donut Holes | 3.0g |
| Sprinkled Cake Donut Holes | 3.0g |
| Cinnamon Crumb Cake Donut Holes | 3.0g |
| Boston Cream Donut | 4.0g |
| Glazed Buttermilk Bar | 4.0g |
| Chocolate Glazed Buttermilk Bar | 4.0g |
| Maple Buttermilk Bar | 4.0g |
| Blueberry Fritter | 4.0g |
| Cherry Fritter | 4.0g |
| Bear Claw with Apple and Cinnamon | 4.0g |
| Chocolate Iced Bavarian Creme Filled Bar | 4.0g |
| Maple Bar with Bacon Bits | 4.0g |
| Bagel with Egg and Cheese | 4.0g |
| Bagel with Ham Egg and Cheese | 4.0g |
| Croissant with Ham and Cheese | 4.0g |
| Egg & Cheese Burrito | 5.0g |
| Bagel with Sausage Egg and Cheese | 5.0g |
| Croissant with Egg and Cheese | 5.0g |
| Croissant with Ham Egg and Cheese | 5.0g |
| Jelly Filled Donut | 6.0g |
| Old Fashioned Donut | 6.0g |
| Buttermilk Bar | 6.0g |
| Cake Donut (Plain) | 6.0g |
| Bacon Egg & Cheese Burrito | 6.0g |
| Vegetarian Breakfast Burrito | 6.0g |
| Croissant with Sausage Egg and Cheese | 6.0g |
| Chocolate Glazed Donut | 7.0g |
| Maple Bar | 7.0g |
| Glazed Twist | 7.0g |
| Chocolate Cake Donut | 7.0g |
| Chicken and Potato Breakfast Burrito | 7.0g |
| Beef and Potato Breakfast Burrito | 7.0g |
| Beef and Bean Breakfast Burrito | 7.0g |
| Apple Fritter | 9.0g |
| Donut Holes (6 pc) | 9.0g |
| Croissant | 9.0g |
| Asada Torta | 9.0g |
| Carnitas Torta | 9.0g |
| Pierna Torta | 9.0g |
| Pastrami Torta | 9.0g |
| Cinnamon Roll | 10.0g |
| Half Dozen Donuts | 18.0g |
| Winchell's Dozen | 36.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Winchell's Donuts use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Winchell's Donuts cooks with: soybean and cottonseed oil. Across the 89 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Winchell's Donuts cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean/cottonseed vegetable oil blend (trans fat-free; multiple 2026 sources confirm — NOT palm shortening as currently listed). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Winchell's Donuts use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Winchell's Donuts cooks with soybean and cottonseed oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Winchell's Donuts seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Winchell's Donuts cooks with soybean and cottonseed oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Winchell's Donuts?
Egg & Cheese Burrito is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Winchell's Donuts, at an estimated 5.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Winchell's Donuts?
Winchell's Dozen is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Winchell's Donuts, at an estimated 36.0g 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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