Starbucks Italy Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Starbucks Italy cooks with: no restaurant frying (donuts and Krapfen arrive ready-made); Starbucks Italy publishes no oil or ingredient statement on its menu pages, only allergen icons. Estimates assume the sunflower/palm blends typical of Italian bakery goods and whole milk in drinks (unverified). Across the 152 menu items we analyzed, it averages 1.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Starbucks Italy
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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Aerocano™ | 0.0g |
| Decaffeinato | 0.0g |
| Orzo | 0.0g |
| Shakerato | 0.0g |
| Succo di melagrana e mela BIO | 0.0g |
What to Avoid at Starbucks Italy
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Carrot cake | 8.0g |
| Muffin vegano al cacao | 6.0g |
| Muffin vegano ai mirtilli | 6.0g |
| Schiacciatina cotoletta plant based | 6.0g |
| Muffin al limone | 5.0g |
Every Starbucks Italy item, ranked
All 152 items we have for Starbucks Italy, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Aerocano™ | 0.0g |
| Decaffeinato | 0.0g |
| Espresso | 0.0g |
| Caffè Americano | 0.0g |
| Orzo | 0.0g |
| Iced Caffè Americano | 0.0g |
| Cold Brew | 0.0g |
| Shakerato | 0.0g |
| Succo di melagrana e mela BIO | 0.0g |
| Succo di mirtillo BIO | 0.0g |
| Kombucha allo zenzero | 0.0g |
| Kombucha al tè verde | 0.0g |
| Acqua naturale | 0.0g |
| Acqua frizzante | 0.0g |
| Birra bionda 4 luppoli | 0.0g |
| Chinotto | 0.0g |
| Aranciata rossa | 0.0g |
| Limonata | 0.0g |
| Infuso ananas, limone e menta | 0.0g |
| Infuso lampone e limone | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Açai Starbucks Refresha® Drink | 0.0g |
| Cool Lime Starbucks Refresha® Drink | 0.0g |
| Mango Dragonfruit Starbucks Refresha® Drink | 0.0g |
| Teavana™ Emperor's Cloud & Mist Tea | 0.0g |
| Teavana™ Breakfast English Tea | 0.0g |
| Green Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Green Iced Tea & Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Spremuta di arancia | 0.0g |
| Centrifugato Vitaminico | 0.0g |
| Centrifugato Depurativo | 0.0g |
| Centrifugato Energizzante | 0.0g |
| Iced Caramel Protein Americano | 0.0g |
| Espresso con Panna | 0.1g |
| Espresso Macchiato | 0.1g |
| Smoothie frutta rossa BIO | 0.1g |
| Smoothie frutta bianca BIO | 0.1g |
| Smoothie frutta gialla BIO | 0.1g |
| Kefir BIO fragola e lamponi | 0.1g |
| Kefir BIO al naturale | 0.1g |
| Pink Coconut Starbucks Refresha® Drink | 0.1g |
| Dragon Coconut Starbucks Refresha® Drink | 0.1g |
| Marocchino | 0.2g |
| Iced Cold Foam Cappuccino | 0.2g |
| Espresso Frappuccino® | 0.2g |
| Milk chocolate gold coin | 0.2g |
| Flat White | 0.3g |
| Cappuccino | 0.3g |
| Iced Pecan Maple Macchiato | 0.3g |
| Iced Caramel Macchiato | 0.3g |
| Iced Starbucks® Caffè Latte | 0.3g |
| Ice Chai Tea Latte | 0.3g |
| Iced Matcha Green Tea Latte | 0.3g |
| Iced Caramel Protein Latte | 0.3g |
| Iced Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte | 0.3g |
| Pecan Maple Macchiato | 0.4g |
| Starbucks® Caffè Latte | 0.4g |
| Caramel Macchiato | 0.4g |
| Latte Macchiato | 0.4g |
| Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte | 0.4g |
| Iced Pumpkin Spice Caramel Macchiato | 0.4g |
| Iced Apple Crumble Matcha Latte | 0.4g |
| Pumpkin Cream Iced Matcha Latte | 0.4g |
| Classi Chai Tea Latte | 0.4g |
| Matcha Green Tea Latte | 0.4g |
| Pumpkin Spice Latte | 0.5g |
| Pumpkin Spice Caramel Macchiato | 0.5g |
| Iced White Chocolate Mocha | 0.5g |
| Iced Brown Sugar Oat Shaken Espresso | 0.5g |
| Iced Caffè Mocha | 0.5g |
| Pumpkin Spice Matcha Latte | 0.5g |
| All butter shortbread biscuits | 0.5g |
| White Hot Chocolate | 0.6g |
| Classic Hot Chocolate | 0.6g |
| Caffè Mocha | 0.6g |
| White Chocolate Mocha | 0.6g |
| Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino | 0.6g |
| Caramel Frappuccino® | 0.6g |
| White Mocha Frappuccino® | 0.6g |
| Chocolate Cream Frappuccino® | 0.6g |
| Vanilla Cream Frappuccino® | 0.6g |
| Caramel Cream Frappuccino® | 0.6g |
| Strawberry & Cream Frappuccino® | 0.6g |
| Matcha Green Tea Cream Frappuccino® | 0.6g |
| Chai Cream Frappuccino® | 0.6g |
| Java Chip Frappuccino® | 0.8g |
| Croissant | 0.8g |
| Yogurt greco ai frutti con bosco | 0.8g |
| Yogurt greco con miele millefiori | 0.8g |
| Cookies & Cream Frappuccino® | 0.9g |
| Pain au chocolat | 0.9g |
| Caramel waffles | 1.0g |
| Cookie straw | 1.0g |
| Strawberry cheesecake | 1.0g |
| Cornetto integrale al miele | 1.5g |
| Cinnamon swirl | 1.5g |
| Triple chocolate cookie | 1.5g |
| Red velvet cookie | 1.5g |
| Chocolota chip cookie | 1.5g |
| Panino zucca e speck | 1.5g |
| Bagel con salmone | 1.5g |
| Toast classico e triplo formaggio | 1.5g |
| Croissant salato prosciutto cotto | 1.5g |
| Croissant salato prosciutto crudo | 1.5g |
| Biskotto ripieno di albicocca | 1.5g |
| Biskotto ripieno di nocciola | 1.5g |
| Ticchia | 1.5g |
| Anellini ripieni di albicocca | 1.5g |
| Brownie doppio cioccolato | 1.8g |
| Cinnamon Roll con glassa | 2.0g |
| Brookie | 2.0g |
| Mini donuts | 2.0g |
| Panino bacon e uova | 2.0g |
| Piadatina | 2.0g |
| Mini muffin cioccolato | 2.0g |
| Muffin con arancia | 2.0g |
| Chocolate cake | 2.0g |
| Raspberry & coconut loaf cake | 2.0g |
| Cornetto vegano quinoa e farro | 2.5g |
| Girella cannella e noci pecan | 2.5g |
| Dark chocolate caramel donut | 2.5g |
| Apple Donut | 2.5g |
| Donut biscotto alla cannella | 2.5g |
| Cheescake donut | 2.5g |
| Donut caramello e crumble | 2.5g |
| Barrette ai cereali e miele | 2.5g |
| Barrette cacao e frutti rossi | 2.5g |
| Mixed fruits and nuts | 2.5g |
| Sfoglia Vegana al cioccolato | 3.0g |
| Krapfen | 3.0g |
| Treccia sciroppo d'acero e noci pecan | 3.0g |
| Foccacciotto mozzarella, pomodoro e melanzane | 3.0g |
| Tramezzino con bresaola, provola dolce e crema di carciofi | 3.0g |
| Tramezzino melanzane e zucchine | 3.0g |
| Cous Cous Primavera | 3.0g |
| Insalata pollo e formaggio | 3.0g |
| Insalata mediterranea | 3.0g |
| Bulgur con zucca e peperoni | 3.0g |
| Focaccia con prosciutto | 4.0g |
| Tramezzino con salmone affumicato e avocado | 4.0g |
| Tramezzino salmone e avocado | 4.0g |
| Tramezzino senza glutine | 4.0g |
| Crackerini semi di sesamo, lino e chia | 4.0g |
| Croccante agli arachidi | 4.5g |
| Muffin al limone | 5.0g |
| Bluberry muffin | 5.0g |
| Triple chocolate muffin | 5.0g |
| Club sandwich | 5.0g |
| Banana loaf cake | 5.0g |
| Muffin vegano al cacao | 6.0g |
| Muffin vegano ai mirtilli | 6.0g |
| Schiacciatina cotoletta plant based | 6.0g |
| Carrot cake | 8.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Starbucks Italy use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Starbucks Italy cooks with: no restaurant frying (donuts and Krapfen arrive ready-made); Starbucks Italy publishes no oil or ingredient statement on its menu pages, only allergen icons. Estimates assume the sunflower/palm blends typical of Italian bakery goods and whole milk in drinks (unverified). Across the 152 menu items we analyzed, it averages 1.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Starbucks Italy cook with?
Our research indicates: no restaurant frying (donuts and Krapfen arrive ready-made); Starbucks Italy publishes no oil or ingredient statement on its menu pages, only allergen icons. Estimates assume the sunflower/palm blends typical of Italian bakery goods and whole milk in drinks (unverified). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Starbucks Italy use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Starbucks Italy cooks with no restaurant frying (donuts and Krapfen arrive ready-made); Starbucks Italy publishes no oil or ingredient statement on its menu pages, only allergen icons. Estimates assume the sunflower/palm blends typical of Italian bakery goods and whole milk in drinks (unverified), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Starbucks Italy seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Starbucks Italy cooks with no restaurant frying (donuts and Krapfen arrive ready-made); Starbucks Italy publishes no oil or ingredient statement on its menu pages, only allergen icons. Estimates assume the sunflower/palm blends typical of Italian bakery goods and whole milk in drinks (unverified), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Starbucks Italy?
Aerocano™ is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Starbucks Italy, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Starbucks Italy?
Carrot cake is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Starbucks Italy, at an estimated 8.0g 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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