What oil does Dunkin' fry in?
Dunkin' fries in palm oil.
In detail: Donuts fried in palm oil (low PUFA, ~9% of fat); soybean oil appears in doughs, muffins, egg patties, hash browns, and spreads.
Ordering at Dunkin'? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderDunkin' at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Palm oil |
| Seed oils | In some items |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | A (2.0 g average per item, 307 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Palm oil: No |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Dunkin'
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 |
|---|---|
| Cheddar Bagel Twist | 0.4g |
| Plain Stuffed Bagel Minis | 0.5g |
| Everything Stuffed Bagel Minis | 0.6g |
| Plain Bagel with Cream Cheese | 0.7g |
| Cinnamon Raisin Bagel with Cream Cheese | 0.7g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Build my orderWhat oil do other chains like Dunkin' use?
- What oil does Starbucks use? Canola and sunflower 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
- What oil does Einstein Bros Bagels use? 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 Dunkin' 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 Dunkin' fry in?
Dunkin' fries in palm oil. In detail: Donuts fried in palm oil (low PUFA, ~9% of fat); soybean oil appears in doughs, muffins, egg patties, hash browns, and spreads.
Does Dunkin' use seed oils?
Yes, in some items. Our notes: Donuts fried in palm oil (low PUFA, ~9% of fat); soybean oil appears in doughs, muffins, egg patties, hash browns, and spreads.
Does Dunkin' use beef tallow?
No. Dunkin' fries in palm oil, not beef tallow.
Does Dunkin' use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Dunkin' fries in palm 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 Dunkin'?
Bacon & Cheddar Omelet Bites (2.5 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Egg White & Veggie Omelet Bites (3.0 g) and Wake-Up Wrap - Egg & Cheese (3.2 g).
Which Dunkin' item has the most seed oil?
Chipotle Loaded Hash Browns, at about 15.2 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.