What oil does Gigi's Cupcakes fry in?
Gigi's Cupcakes cooks with butter and vegetable oil blend.
In detail: butter and vegetable shortening blend (soybean-based shortening is the primary fat source per brand allergen disclosures; real butter also used in batter and frosting).
Ordering at Gigi's Cupcakes? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderGigi's Cupcakes at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Butter and vegetable oil blend |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | B (4.1 g average per item, 64 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Butter: No · Vegetable oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Gigi's Cupcakes
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 |
|---|---|
| Salted Caramel Cupcake | 3.0g |
| Lemon Drop Cupcake | 3.0g |
| Strawberry Fields Cupcake | 3.0g |
| Mini Cupcake (assorted) | 3.0g |
| Funfetti Cupcake | 4.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your Gigi's Cupcakes 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 Gigi's Cupcakes 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 Gigi's Cupcakes fry in?
Gigi's Cupcakes cooks with butter and vegetable oil blend. In detail: butter and vegetable shortening blend (soybean-based shortening is the primary fat source per brand allergen disclosures; real butter also used in batter and frosting).
Does Gigi's Cupcakes use seed oils?
Yes. Gigi's Cupcakes cooks with butter and vegetable oil blend. Its seed oil grade is B, about 4.1 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Gigi's Cupcakes use beef tallow?
No. Gigi's Cupcakes cooks with butter and vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow.
Does Gigi's Cupcakes use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Gigi's Cupcakes cooks with butter and vegetable oil blend. 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 Gigi's Cupcakes?
Salted Caramel Cupcake (3.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Lemon Drop Cupcake (3.0 g) and Strawberry Fields Cupcake (3.0 g).
Which Gigi's Cupcakes item has the most seed oil?
Whole Cake (6-inch), at about 30.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.