What oil does Daylight Donuts fry in?
Daylight Donuts most likely fries in soybean and palm oil, but the chain has not confirmed it.
In detail: soy/palm blend shortening (commercial donut fry cube — industry standard for franchise donut chains; no public disclosure found).
Ordering at Daylight Donuts? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderDaylight Donuts at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean and palm oil (estimated) |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | A (2.0 g average per item, 73 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes · Palm oil: No |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Daylight 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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Glazed Ring | 0.8g |
| Chocolate Iced Ring | 0.8g |
| Maple Iced Ring | 0.8g |
| Strawberry Iced Ring | 0.8g |
| White Iced Ring w/ Coconut | 1.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your Daylight Donuts 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 orderWhy 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 Daylight Donuts 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 Daylight Donuts fry in?
Daylight Donuts most likely fries in soybean and palm oil, but the chain has not confirmed it. In detail: soy/palm blend shortening (commercial donut fry cube — industry standard for franchise donut chains; no public disclosure found).
Does Daylight Donuts use seed oils?
Yes. Daylight Donuts most likely fries in soybean and palm oil. The chain has not confirmed it. Its seed oil grade is A, about 2.0 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Daylight Donuts use beef tallow?
No. Daylight Donuts most likely fries in soybean and palm oil, not beef tallow. The chain has not confirmed it.
Does Daylight Donuts use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Daylight Donuts most likely fries in soybean and palm oil. The chain has not confirmed it. 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 Daylight Donuts?
Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Burrito (6.0 g of polyunsaturated fat).
Which Daylight Donuts item has the most seed oil?
Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Burrito, at about 6.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.