What oil does Cinnabon fry in?
Cinnabon fries in soybean oil.
In detail: margarine (palm oil-based blend with soybean oil); palm shortening in dough; PUFA fraction ~0.15 for roll base; churro/stix fried in soybean oil 0.55.
Ordering at Cinnabon? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderCinnabon at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | C (8.0 g average per item, 147 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Cinnabon
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 |
|---|---|
| Grilled Cheese Panini (Cheese Roll) | 1.4g |
| MiniBon Roll | 2.2g |
| BonBites (4-pack) | 2.3g |
| Caramel Lover MiniBon Roll | 2.3g |
| Egg & Cheese Sandwich with Cheese Roll | 2.5g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your Cinnabon order
Pick your meal, sides, sauces and drink in the app and see your seed oil total before you order. It logs to your day in one tap. Free on iPhone and Android.
Build my orderWhat oil do other chains like Cinnabon use?
- What oil does Starbucks use? Canola and sunflower oil
- What oil does Dunkin' use? Palm oil
- What oil does Tim Hortons use? Palm oil
- What oil does Krispy Kreme use? Palm oil and vegetable oil blend
- What oil does Scooter's Coffee use? Soybean and canola oil (estimated)
- What oil does Shipley Do-Nuts use? Palm oil
- What oil does Duck Donuts use? Palm oil
- What oil does Honey Dew Donuts use? Palm and soybean oil
Why the frying oil matters
Most fast-food chains fry in seed oils like soybean, canola, corn, or a blend of them, which are high in polyunsaturated fat (PUFA). A handful still use beef tallow or other stable fats, which are far lower in PUFA. The oil a kitchen fries in is the single biggest driver of how much seed oil ends up on your plate. See the full breakdown on the Cinnabon report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.
Frequently asked
What oil does Cinnabon fry in?
Cinnabon fries in soybean oil. In detail: margarine (palm oil-based blend with soybean oil); palm shortening in dough; PUFA fraction ~0.15 for roll base; churro/stix fried in soybean oil 0.55.
Does Cinnabon use seed oils?
Yes. Cinnabon fries in soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is C, about 8.0 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Cinnabon use beef tallow?
No. Cinnabon fries in soybean oil, not beef tallow.
Does Cinnabon use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Cinnabon fries in soybean oil. If you have a peanut allergy, ask the restaurant directly, because oils and suppliers can vary by location.
What is the lowest seed oil order at Cinnabon?
Egg & Cheese Sandwich with Cheese Roll (2.5 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich with Cheese Roll (3.2 g) and Smoked Turkey Club Panini (Cheese Roll) (4.8 g).
Which Cinnabon item has the most seed oil?
OREO Bon MiniBon CinnaPack - 15 Pack, at about 59.7 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.